Mastodon
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Topic: Mastodon
Posted By: ~Rael~
Subject: Mastodon
Date Posted: August 31 2009 at 21:53
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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.
------------- I repeat myself when under stress, I repeat myself when under stress, I repeat myself when under stress, I repeat myself when under stress, I repeat myself when under stress . . . |
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Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: August 31 2009 at 22:12
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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, -------------  |
Posted By: Dominic
Date Posted: September 01 2009 at 00:52
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.
 Fo' sho. ------------- 
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TheProgtologist wrote:Posted By: GoldenSpiral
Date Posted: September 01 2009 at 09:42
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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. ------------- http://www.myspace.com/altaic" rel="nofollow - http://www.myspace.com/altaic ALTAIC "Oceans Down You'll Lie" coming soon |
Posted By: J-Man
Date Posted: September 01 2009 at 18:59
I love Mastodon as well! Not for the same reasons you do (being that I love screamy prog metal  ), but they are a great band.------------- 
Check out my YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/user/demiseoftime" rel="nofollow - http://www.youtube.com/user/demiseoftime |
Posted By: Moatilliatta
Date Posted: September 01 2009 at 19:41
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. ------------- www.last.fm/user/ThisCenotaph  
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Posted By: Petrovsk Mizinski
Date Posted: September 01 2009 at 20:43
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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. |
Posted By: Dim
Date Posted: September 01 2009 at 20:59
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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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Posted By: ~Rael~
Date Posted: September 01 2009 at 21:13
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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.
------------- I repeat myself when under stress, I repeat myself when under stress, I repeat myself when under stress, I repeat myself when under stress, I repeat myself when under stress . . . |
Posted By: GoldenSpiral
Date Posted: September 02 2009 at 10:35
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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. ------------- http://www.myspace.com/altaic" rel="nofollow - http://www.myspace.com/altaic ALTAIC "Oceans Down You'll Lie" coming soon |
Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: September 02 2009 at 11:37
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!!!!!" ------------- |
Posted By: Jozef
Date Posted: September 02 2009 at 11:40
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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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Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: September 02 2009 at 11:41
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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. ------------- |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: September 02 2009 at 17:34
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. ------------- Spending more than I should on Prog since 2005 
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Posted By: ~Rael~
Date Posted: September 10 2009 at 08:11
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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. ------------- I repeat myself when under stress, I repeat myself when under stress, I repeat myself when under stress, I repeat myself when under stress, I repeat myself when under stress . . . |
Posted By: Tarquin Underspoon
Date Posted: September 13 2009 at 20:16
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. ------------- "WAAAAAAOOOOOUGH! WAAAAAAAUUUUGGHHHH!! WAAAAAOOOO!!!" -The Great Gig in the Sky |
Posted By: Dominic
Date Posted: September 13 2009 at 22:25
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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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Posted By: Moatilliatta
Date Posted: September 13 2009 at 22:45
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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. ------------- www.last.fm/user/ThisCenotaph
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Posted By: Petrovsk Mizinski
Date Posted: September 13 2009 at 22:51
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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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Posted By: J-Man
Date Posted: September 14 2009 at 14:30
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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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Posted By: el dingo
Date Posted: September 15 2009 at 04:57
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Not that I'm trying to influence you or anything, but anything less that a 4.5 will be punishable by something, well, erm, extremely nasty I haven't thought of yet  ------------- It's not that I can't find worth in anything, it's just that I can't find worth in enough. |
Posted By: earlyprog
Date Posted: November 27 2009 at 12:00
| All the hype about the latest Mastodon offering made me try it and I found something best described as the Mars Volta with a dose of...(I don't know). Then I moved on to "Blood Mountain" and discover who? Cedric Bixler-Zavala! Was I surprised? No! |
Posted By: Prog-jester
Date Posted: November 27 2009 at 14:36
same here, never liked them before "Crack the Skye", but now it's my FAVOURITEST RELEASE FROM 2009 with "Oblivion" being my favouritest track
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Posted By: hirszu
Date Posted: November 27 2009 at 18:59
I've only listened to the newest one and I don't get this music. but you can recommend me some stuff if you'd like 
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Posted By: Kashmir75
Date Posted: December 04 2009 at 19:54
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I really didn't get them at first. Which is weird, because it's not as if I'm unused to screaming prog metal, Opeth being one of my top bands. But then I heard 'Crack the Skye'. A great record. I even find myself liking their previous stuff more now. Mastodon are clearly one of the forerunners in the scene at the moment. Dream Theater and even Opeth should watch their backs carefully. ------------- Hello, mirror. So glad to see you, my friend. It's been a while... |
Posted By: LOUDTRAX
Date Posted: December 07 2009 at 15:08
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Crack the Skye is surely they're peak so far commercially, but i also liked Call of the Mastodon and Remission ------------- www.Loudtrax.com |
Posted By: TheProgtologist
Date Posted: December 07 2009 at 17:49
You need to get Mastodon's "Leviathan" album.It's a masterpiece. ------------- |
Posted By: Jet Wesley
Date Posted: December 07 2009 at 19:48
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I saw Mastodon a while back at Leeds and i was massively unimpressed! As a result i haven't listened to them since. Now i have some free time ill see if i can get into them, maybe starting with Leviathan... ------------- www.motiontheoryband.com |
Posted By: JROCHA
Date Posted: December 07 2009 at 20:21
| Great Band, I like all their material very much. |
Posted By: WileyMarshall
Date Posted: December 07 2009 at 20:25
| Mastodon is my one and only prog metal exception. I wouldn't really say they cop out musically with the overuse of screams, more of just gruff vocals. Crack the Skye might be my favorite metal album (well, really one of the only on regular rotation) |