''CMFT'' is the debut solo album by American musician
Corey Taylor
Corey Todd Taylor (born December 8, 1973) is an American musician, songwriter, author and actor. He is the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Slipknot (band), Slipknot, in which he is designated #8, as well as the lead vocalist, guitarist, ly ...
. It was released on October 2, 2020, by
Roadrunner Records
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.
Critical reception
''Wall of Sound'' scored the album 7.5/10, stating: "
orey Taylor isdoing something that he's always wanted to do. You're not going to hear these songs on a
Stone Sour
Stone Sour was an American rock band formed in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1992. The band performed for five years before disbanding in 1997. They reunited in 2000; since 2015, the group has consisted of Corey Taylor (lead vocals, guitar), Josh Rand ...
or
Slipknot
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album, but you will hear them on ''CMFT'' which presents the iconic frontman's progression as a musician and just how talented he can be when he tries his hand at genres that have piqued his interest over the years."
Track listing
All lyrics and music are written by Corey Taylor, except where noted.
CMFB… Sides
On 25 February 2022, Taylor released a follow-up to CMFT called "CMFB… Sides" It includes nine unreleased B-sides, acoustic renditions, live versions, and covers of tracks that inspired Slipknot.
CMFB… Sides Track listing
All lyrics and music are written by Corey Taylor, except where noted.
Personnel
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.
Musicians
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Corey Taylor
Corey Todd Taylor (born December 8, 1973) is an American musician, songwriter, author and actor. He is the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Slipknot (band), Slipknot, in which he is designated #8, as well as the lead vocalist, guitarist, ly ...
– vocals, guitar, piano, production
*
Christian Martucci
Christopher Anthony Martucci (born June 5, 1977), known professionally as Christian Martucci, is an American guitarist and vocalist. He is the lead guitar player for The Drowns, Stone Sour, Corey Taylor, and former member of Black Star Riders.
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– guitar, vocals
* Zach Throne – guitar, vocals
*
Jason Christopher
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– bass, vocals
* Walter Bäcklin – additional keyboards, programming
* Dustin Robert – drums, percussion, vocals
Technical personnel
* Jay Ruston –
production
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,
engineering
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,
mixing
* Tristan Hardin – recording and mixing assistant, additional engineering
* John Douglass – additional engineering
* Paul Logus –
mastering
* Rem Massingill – guitar technician
* Robbie Cope – drum technician
Charts
See also
*''
Look Outside Your Window''
References
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2020 debut albums
Corey Taylor albums
Roadrunner Records albums