Corey Taylor - CMFT

CMFT is the solo album from Slipknot/Stone Sour singer Corey Taylor. These are a collection of songs that Taylor has written over time, which don’t really fit with either band so of course they were released under his name. The songs are a departure from both bands, but at the same time Taylor’s vocal style is unmistakable. Don’t expect aggressively fast vocals like you would hear in Slipknot, expect Stone Sour vocals with more range. While Slipknot and Stone Sour are pretty clear in what they are, CMFT is in a way a tribute to all of Taylor’s musical influences. Out of all the acts associated with Corey Taylor, CMFT is the most well-rounded. It's got a little country if you want it (“Hwy 666,” Samantha’s Gone,” “The Maria Fire”), some punk vibes (“Meine Lux,” “European Tour Bus Bathroom Song”), some mandatory hard rock (“Halfway Down,” “Culture Head,” the superbly titled “Everybody Dies On My Birthday”), and even a sprinkle of street cred hip hop fun (“CMFT Must Be Stopped” featuring Tech N9ne and Kid Bookie).

While the range of musical styles is refreshing, it’s the love songs that get me. “Home” is a piano song that Taylor wrote about his wife, and it’s beautiful enough to add to any playlist for your significant other. “Black Eyes Blue” is a catchy tune, and more proof that Taylor is as talented a lyricist as he is a singer.

Don’t let the reputation of Taylor’s previous work affect your opinion of CMFT. If you’re looking for Slipknot Jr. or Stone Sour Part 2, you’re in the wrong place. CMFT is a fun album to put on at a party. Or a rowdy bonfire. Or a long drive to nowhere.

CMFT can’t be stopped.

“I don’t trust anyone…who uses God as an excuse

I don’t trust anyone…so fuck you, and anyone who looks like you”

Corey Taylor / Culture Head