Mastodon Discussion Thread

Lithium93_ · 27-01-2017 12:26am #1

Seeing as other threads on the band are several years old, thought it'd be time for a new one. Especially with their new album Emperor Of Sand to be released on March 31st.

01. Sultan’s Curse
02. Show Yourself
03. Precious Stones
04. Steambreather
05. Roots Remain
06. Word To The Wise
07. Ancient Kingdom
08. Clandestiny
09. Andromeda
10. Scorpion Breath
11. Jaguar God

Passenger · 27-01-2017 12:36am

They haven't released a bad album yet. Expect this release to be no different.

Arghus · 27-01-2017 2:49am

That artwork...my eyes...

Still though, a solid band in fairness!

Mushy · 27-01-2017 8:10am

Looking forward to this one. Sultans Curse sounds decent from the clips, haven't looked for full song though! Getting a very Crack the Skye vibe from it.

GLaDOS · 27-01-2017 12:39pm

Very much looking forward to this!

Missed their last couple of gigs here for various reasons so another Irish date would be swell.

GLaDOS · 27-01-2017 1:06pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Og39iIBeOHI

entropi · 28-01-2017 12:14am

Listening to Leviathan as I type. Fantastic band, can't wait to try see them again at Download.

Passenger · 28-01-2017 1:12am

That track is distinctly Mastodon alright.

Gunslinger92 · 29-01-2017 10:21am

GLaDOS wrote: »

Very much looking forward to this!

Missed their last couple of gigs here for various reasons so another Irish date would be swell.

They love Ireland, they'll be back soon

Very much enjoying the new track!

Nailz · 02-02-2017 1:04pm

Arghus wrote: »

That artwork...my eyes...

Still though, a solid band in fairness!

Still better than The Hunter's artwork though. It'd be hard to beat album covers like Blood Mountain's, Leviathan's, and Crack The Skye's!

Gonzovision · 03-02-2017 9:46am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdxZ4YXFcpQ

Lithium93_ · 03-02-2017 8:20pm

Wrongway1985 · 07-03-2017 7:08pm

GLaDOS · 10-03-2017 8:14pm

Thoughts on the songs released from the upcoming album?

I'd rate them all as good, without being great.

Passenger · 10-03-2017 8:19pm

GLaDOS wrote: »

Thoughts on the songs released from the upcoming album?

Nondescript tbh.

Anesthetize · 11-03-2017 10:07pm

The new songs are a bit too dull and predictable for my liking.

Wrongway1985 · 11-03-2017 10:55pm

Ya for me they haven't released a bad album so with that and may be wrong but im guessing some of ye are the same that with that comes higher expectations and so far they are probably not being met.

Songs are good nothing more I'd have to look at it over the course of the whole album all the same but if these were released by another band I can't truly say I'd give them a fair go.

irishguitarlad · 19-03-2017 7:02pm

I'm loving Show Yourself. I'd say I have listened to it about fifty times today. I love Mastodon by the way and my favorite album is Blood Mountain.

Lithium93_ · 23-03-2017 8:39pm

Album leaked online on Saturday.

Wrongway1985 · 23-03-2017 9:15pm

Lithium93_ wrote: »

Album leaked online on Saturday.

I know :pac::pac::pac:

It's actually a great listen, stand by my last post in terms of grabbing a new audience as I think possibly a number of the tracks aren't as impacting in isolation but overall yeah not gonna run away with myself and say it's outstanding or anything theres certainly moments but a worthy release yet again, "Steambreather" may be my favourite one on there.

seachto7 · 24-03-2017 9:45am

I'm going to pi55 into the wind, and BUY this album.

And remember folks, don't be b*tching and moaning if Mastodon can't afford to tour in Europe again.

Nailz · 31-03-2017 11:14am

seachto7 wrote: »

I'm going to pi55 into the wind, and BUY this album.

And remember folks, don't be b*tching and moaning if Mastodon can't afford to tour in Europe again.

To be fair, nowadays I think bands are more likely to make their money from touring than the album sales, and they're always around. :pac:

Listening to the album this morning, I'm really enjoying it, it's another good album to add to the Mastodon discography of consistently good releases. It is very accessible, but probably because of that it doesn't quite grab me like anything they've released pre-The Hunter, but nothing after Crack The Skye really has in all honesty. Having said that, I still enjoy the last 3 albums.

Passenger · 01-04-2017 9:45pm

Been giving this a spin the past couple days. Have to say that it works great as a collection of tracks as opposed to the individual tracks they released beforehand.

They're still maintaining their trajectory in a mainstream direction and it's very accessible. Lyrically it's standard Mastodon fare.

The standout track so far imho.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0weBagBHlk0

GLaDOS · 04-04-2017 10:30am

It's decent, nothing special

seachto7 · 10-04-2017 10:45am

Album is growing on me. Decent enough.

Lithium93_ · 18-08-2017 4:15pm

New album Cold Dark Place coming next month.

http://teamrock.com/news/2017-08-18/mastodon-new-album-cold-hard-place-september-2017

Passenger · 18-08-2017 4:23pm

A new album this quickly is a pleasant surprise as I really enjoyed Emperor of Sand.

Anesthetize · 18-08-2017 7:05pm

I wasn't a fan of Emperor of Sand. That album cover is very inviting however. I hope they go down the progressive/experimental path again and give us something we haven't heard before.

GLaDOS · 19-08-2017 6:23pm

Yeah didn't enjoy Emperor of Sand much myself. Hopefully this goes for a different sound.

Passenger · 01-09-2017 1:41pm

New track from the upcoming album.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u44bs_Cwoms

Wrongway1985 · 01-09-2017 8:11pm

Yeah Emperor of Sand enjoyed greatly in end moreso after saw a number of the tracks live in the summer...

That track is decent for a start but album is confirmed as well not being an album at all but a 4 track E.P

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