Just got this cd today. The track listing is as follows.

Blood and Thunder
I Am Ahab
Seabeast
Island
Iron Tusk
Megalodon
Naked Burn
Aqua Dementia
Hearts Alive
Joseph Merrick

This album is just as kick ass as their previous full length album Remission. Although not as heavy.

This album although F'n heavy, is a lot more musical than Remission, and not quite as dense and thick.

The vocal style is a little different as well. There are some actually singing parts, and most of the screaming is toned down, so it's not as extreme, but more hoarse.

As for the mix, I am happy with it, although the drums and bass could be a tiny bit louder. But I am pleased with it.

Hmm...sounds good. It's next on my list to get. :bassist:

I bought it today, haven't listened yet though.

After 1 listen, it's OK. I like Remission a lot better so far. However, judging after one listen with this band is a serious mistake, so I will probably change my tune one way or the other.

How would you describe the sound of this band? I have thought about picking up this album cos it got 5/5 on Metaljudgement.com, but I dont really did the Black Metal vocals (ie high pitched screeching) - the growly stuff is fine...

How would you describe the sound of this band? I have thought about picking up this album cos it got 5/5 on Metaljudgement.com, but I dont really did the Black Metal vocals (ie high pitched screeching) - the growly stuff is fine...
I would call this growly and not high pitched screeching. There is some actual clear singing too. Don't get me wrong, after one listen it's clear its a good album, but Remission was a VERY good album. I need to take it out of the car and listen to it in the house.

Off topic, but im getting an ad for CHristian Music at the bottom of this page!! - Is this a hint?

Sounds interesting. How do they sound like? Death metal? Who would you compare them to?

A metal band that doesn't look like st00pid gothic clowns, that's refreshing! Plus, that band name rocks!

Sounds interesting. How do they sound like? Death metal? Who would you compare them to?

A metal band that don't look like st00pid gothic clowns, that's refreshing! Plus, that band name rocks!Not Christian music.

Not death metal.


You guys should listen to some samples, they are really w/o comparision, though you can hear many different influences.

Also, it's really growing on me.

Hmm, I don't have a sound card... :hmm:

But I'll gladly give 'em a listen next time I visit my record store! :)

Is it musically interesting or is it 3-chord-per-song nu-metal crap? Also, I like death and black metal vocals, but I'm not crazy about the forced screaming that so many nu-metal bands overuse.

Hmm, I don't have a sound card... :hmm:

But I'll gladly give 'em a listen next time I visit my record store! :)

Is it musically interesting or is it 3-chord-per-song nu-metal crap? Also, I like death and black metal vocals, but I'm not crazy about the forced screaming that so many nu-metal bands overuse.

It's musically interesting. I think you'll like the vocals, not nu-metal style.

Thanks, I'll give 'em a try. :cool:

Dave - you should definitely check this band out. I don't have the new CD but Remission is VERY good and I would start there.

Cool, Val! :bassist:

Check it out: Mastodon in the New York Times!
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/27/arts/music/27mast.html?oref=login

Check it out: Mastodon in the New York Times!
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/27/arts/music/27mast.html?oref=login
Nice!

Check it out: Mastodon in the New York Times!
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/27/arts/music/27mast.html?oref=login

And, if you don't want sign up for an account, you can go to

www.bugmenot.com for a login/password to view the article.

You guys should listen to some samples, they are really w/o comparision, though you can hear many different influences.


I've referred to them as Black Sabbath on better drugs than booze and coke... like crank and stem cells.

I've referred to them as Black Sabbath on better drugs than booze and coke... like crank and stem cells.
mmmm....crank and stem cells....:cool:

you just invented perpetual motion O' Bearded one.

At first listen I liked "Remmision" better but with further listening it sounds better everytime!!!

Mastodon are a 'people's metal band'. They're a band you can appreciate and love regardless of whether or not you like metal. In terms of appeal, I think they're up their with early Metallica, Zeppelin and Sabbath, though those aren't accurate comparisons to their sound, it's clear everyone should check them out.

They also do a smashing cover of "Emerald" by Thin Lizzy, pummels the original into oblivion, I'm sorry to say.