2012, The fact that Corrosion of Conformity's new album is self-titled makes perfect sense. Thirty years into an expansive and rollercoaster career, CORROSION OF CONFORMITY is less a sneer at missing link Pepper Keenan and more a statement about what the band has become. With Corrosion of Conformity playing sludgy, stoner-y rock for the last twenty years, nobody should be surprised that most of the songs here are rooted in The Riff. Woody Weatherman leaves his mark on every minute of this album. CORROSION OF CONFORMITY isn't a comeback album or an example of diminishing returns. It's a testament to immense talent and the elusive endowment of staying power.