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    Posted: August 31 2009 at 21:53
So, Mastodon is a band I have never gotten into. I always thought they were just another screaming metal prog band (and I do not mean for that to sound derogatory). And now I listen to their new song Oblivion, and I am blown away. Instead of screaming, there are tons of clean vocals, even a lottle harmonizing, mixed with beautifully intricate and melodic instrumentation. What happened? Somewhere this band changed. Is it just the new album? I'm definitely getting it after hearing that amazing song. 
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I love everything Mastodon has done and Crack The Skye is an interesting chapter in the progression and growth of this band,who I consider one of the most important prog metal bands of this decade.
 
The new vocal style was a pleasant surprise.The only thing about the album that disappointed me was that drummer extraordinaire Brann Dailor toned things down a bit.
 
I don't know if the changes in the bands sound will continue on whatever album they release after CtS,but I like them either way,so it doesn't matter,


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Well, "Crack the Skye" is probably Mastodon's most "accessible" album yet. After you've grown accustomed to their style, if you still dig them, i suggest checking out "Leviathan" & "Blood Mountain" in order to not miss out on more beautiful (although abrasive) music.

Originally posted by TheProgtologist TheProgtologist wrote:

Crack The Skye is an interesting chapter in the progression and growth of this band,who I consider one of the most important prog metal bands of this decade.


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In my opinion, Leviathan is still the best, but Crack the Skye is great and is miles better than Blood Mountain.
 
Blood Mountain sounds to me like they were trying to make Crack the Skye, but couldn't decide quite what to do with the album.  CtS is much more streamlined and consistent.
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Points: 7826 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 01 2009 at 18:59
I love Mastodon as well!Thumbs Up

Not for the same reasons you do (being that I love screamy prog metalTongue), but they are a great band.


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Originally posted by GoldenSpiral GoldenSpiral wrote:

In my opinion, Leviathan is still the best, but Crack the Skye is great and is miles better than Blood Mountain.
 
Blood Mountain sounds to me like they were trying to make Crack the Skye, but couldn't decide quite what to do with the album.  CtS is much more streamlined and consistent.
 
Blood Mountain doesn't sound like that to me exactly, but I do agree that it's clear that they were trying to transition with that album with mixed results. It blew me away the first time I heard it, and then started to lose weight with each listen. I still enjoy it quite a bit, but its definitely not their best.
 
I also agree that Leviathan is still their best, but Crack the Skye is nearly as good. Let's not forget about Remission either. That's a great, albeit really heavy, album.
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Mastodon was always f**king good man, nothing wrong with the screaming, that was part of the style mang.
And yeah, as with Chris (and Chris, goddamn 2 Chris' in one thread lol) I think Leviathan is still their peak and CTS is in second place. 
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Leviathan>Cracke the skye>>>>Blood Mountain.
 
I really love the song hearts alive, one of my favorite guitar solo's from the group. Leviathan is just really fresh IMO. While I cant help but feel that the group sold out with CtS, I still really enjoy it, except the last song. Blood mountain is too samesy for me, while the wolf is loose and bladecatcher are really good, every song follows the same tempo, same flow... I dont know, I just cant get into it.
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Hey, don't get me wrong. I love screaming prog, and screaming metal in general. Some interesting stuff going on out there with deathcore. And my favorite band is Opeth. So, definitely not averse to screaming. This new Mastodon stuff just threw me for a loop the first time I heard it.
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Ah yes, much love for Remission as well.  March of the Fire Ants was the first mastodon song I ever heard and my jaw hit the floor.  I didn't know anyone made music that heavy.
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Originally posted by GoldenSpiral GoldenSpiral wrote:

Ah yes, much love for Remission as well.  March of the Fire Ants was the first mastodon song I ever heard and my jaw hit the floor.  I didn't know anyone made music that heavy.
 
First song I heard from them too.When Remission came out a friend of mine who is a very accomplished drummer said to me...."Dude,you gotta hear this new band Mastodon.Their drummer is f**kin SICK!!!!!"


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I enjoy what I've heard from Mastodon so far. I've only listened to "Crack the Skye" but I found it to be excellent and I'm interested in checking out the rest of their work.

They are coming to town to play with Dethklok in a few months, so that should be an interesting show.


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I'm seeing them on the tour with Dethklok too.
 
Saw both bands live on their last tours and both were excellent.


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Originally posted by TheProgtologist TheProgtologist wrote:

I love everything Mastodon has done and Crack The Skye is an interesting chapter in the progression and growth of this band,who I consider one of the most important prog metal bands of this decade.
 
The new vocal style was a pleasant surprise.The only thing about the album that disappointed me was that drummer extraordinaire Brann Dailor toned things down a bit.
 
I don't know if the changes in the bands sound will continue on whatever album they release after CtS,but I like them either way,so it doesn't matter,
Its saying something when Dailor can tone things down and still blow most drummers away. This is a band that gets better with every album, but I must be one of the few that think Blood Mountain is better than Leviathan.
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Yeah, after hearing "Crack the Sky"I'm definitely thinking about seeing them with Dethklok. I think CtS may be the best CD I've heard so far this year. It is just amazing. 
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Originally posted by ~Rael~ ~Rael~ wrote:

I think CtS may be the best CD I've heard so far this year.
 
Yep, I totally agree. I've got high hopes for the new Porcupine Tree album though....but that's irrelevant. I love all of Mastodon's stuff, but CtS is just on a whole different planet.
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Remember fellas, be sure to share some impressions with us if you see Mastodon while they're on tour. I'll be seeing them in couple months and i'll be sure to report back here with all my interpretations of the beautiful experience.


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Yes, I'm really looking forward to seeing them and Converge (and Dethklok). What a show that's going to be.
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^f**king hell, Converge and Mastodon at one show, enough to cream yourself 10 times over really.
Man I'm glad I took your suggestion to listen to Converge, Chris, they've quickly shot up to be one of the most inspiring bands I've ever heard
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Points: 7826 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: September 14 2009 at 14:30
I'm still debating whether or not I should give Crack the Skye the honor of a 5 star album or not...

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