''Animosity'' is the second studio album by American heavy metal band

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. It was released on October 25, 1985. The album cover art was done by artist

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Track listing

Covers

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, longtime fans of Corrosion of Conformity, performed the song "Holier" at least twice live in concert (Los Angeles and Donington). *

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covered the song "Holier" on their 1998 release ''Direct Reaction Now!'' (it was the

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). * Severed Head of State covered "Prayer" on their 2002 EP release ''No Love Lost''. *

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covered "Loss for Words" several times during their ''

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'' tour and released their version on ''

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'' in 2020. * A cover of "Hungry Child" appears on

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's compilation album ''

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'' * All Out War covered "Mad World" as a hidden track on their 1998 LP "For Those Who Were Crucified".

Personnel

;Corrosion of Conformity * Mike Dean – vocals, bass guitar *

Woody Weatherman Toney Woodroe Weatherman (born July 29, 1965) is an American musician, best known as the lead guitarist of heavy metal band Corrosion of Conformity. Career Weatherman was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and now lives in Virginia. He started ...

– guitars *

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– drums, vocals ;Production *

– front cover *Simon Bob Sinister – back cover *

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– executive producer *Bill Metoyer – engineering (tracks 1–5) *

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– engineering (track 6–10) *Eddy Schreyer – mastering

References

External links

Encyclopedia Metallica: Metallica performs C.O.C.'s "Holier"

A long review of Corrosion of Conformity – Animosity LP

Mr. Bungle performs "Loss For Words" live
1985 albums Corrosion of Conformity albums Metal Blade Records albums Albums with cover art by Pushead {{1980s-punk-album-stub