Speaking as someone who didn't like their last two albums very much I think this new song's pretty good.
― ultros ultros-ghali, Friday, 27 January 2017 17:58 (seven years ago) link
Blood Mountain is great y'all. The Hunter is the only one that I can't really get with although I love "Black Tongue".
I like Brendan O'Brien's production work because he really shines a light on their awesome guitar riffs. New song is dope, BTW.
― Al Moon Faced Poon (Moodles), Friday, 27 January 2017 18:27 (seven years ago) link
feel like the drums get sorta buried in the riff clouds on crack the skye and this new song, but i'm looking forward to the record anyway
― who is extremely unqualified to review this pop album (BradNelson), Friday, 27 January 2017 18:28 (seven years ago) link
you're probably right, I prefer guitar over drums production on this type of album because it sounds more naturalistic to me and just louder overall. But that creates a situation where the drums do end up taking a little bit of a backseat.
― Al Moon Faced Poon (Moodles), Friday, 27 January 2017 18:43 (seven years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdxZ4YXFcpQ
hm
― who is extremely unqualified to review this pop album (BradNelson), Friday, 3 February 2017 12:37 (seven years ago) link
Can't listen right now, is that a bad hm?
― chap, Friday, 3 February 2017 12:52 (seven years ago) link
it's an undecided hm
― who is extremely unqualified to review this pop album (BradNelson), Friday, 3 February 2017 12:55 (seven years ago) link
I uh can't imagine their fanbase getting super stoked about this lol
― a serious and fascinating fartist (Simon H.), Friday, 3 February 2017 13:03 (seven years ago) link
The first track had me a little bit intrigued but now I think I'll just give this album a miss
― ultros ultros-ghali, Friday, 3 February 2017 13:26 (seven years ago) link
I don't hate this track, but I don't really get why they keep trying out these pop metal tracks that just don't play to their strengths. Also leaning way to much on Bran Dailor's vocals.
― Al Moon Faced Poon (Moodles), Friday, 3 February 2017 14:45 (seven years ago) link
Brann is the weakest of the vocalists, easily.
― chap, Friday, 3 February 2017 14:46 (seven years ago) link
It's not nearly as bad as I was expecting from the reaction. I ike the off kilter solo.
― chap, Friday, 3 February 2017 16:03 (seven years ago) link
Oh I don't hate it but it's just vanilla radio-rock and I don't feel the need to ever hear it again.
― ultros ultros-ghali, Friday, 3 February 2017 16:30 (seven years ago) link
I suspect this isn't what the whole album will sound like, but we'll see
― Al Moon Faced Poon (Moodles), Friday, 3 February 2017 16:43 (seven years ago) link
I also suspect it might be a better tune than it first appears, as I find many Mastodon tracks to be.
― chap, Friday, 3 February 2017 16:46 (seven years ago) link
Like that Mark Twain quote about Wagner's music being better than it sounds?
― Don Van Gorp, midwest regional VP, marketing (誤訳侮辱), Friday, 3 February 2017 19:06 (seven years ago) link
this rocks i think
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ry7FStwey4
― the raindrops and drop tops of lived, earned experience (BradNelson), Tuesday, 7 March 2017 18:27 (seven years ago) link
OK, so now I've heard three songs from the new album and I still haven't been convinced to pre-order it. This is a bad sign. I guess I kinda wanted them to still be capable of surprising me, and none of these songs do that. I liked the last album, but... I might be over these guys.
― Don Van Gorp, midwest regional VP, marketing (誤訳侮辱), Tuesday, 7 March 2017 20:54 (seven years ago) link
Mastodon have a new 4 song ep out and I'm loving it. It's a little cleaner and less brutal than their last album, basically just straight up modern rock. I really like this change of pace.
― Moodles, Friday, 22 September 2017 16:45 (six years ago) link
Also getting a bit of a Pink Floyd vibe in places.
― Moodles, Friday, 22 September 2017 16:52 (six years ago) link
Apparently three of the tracks are left over from the Once More 'Round the Sun sessions, and the other is from the Emperor of Sand sessions, so it's no surprise it's more mainstream. I've only listened to it once but I liked it.
― grawlix (unperson), Friday, 22 September 2017 17:11 (six years ago) link
At first listen "Cold Dark Place" seemed very Southern rock, not a stretch geographically but still something of a surprise ... sounded good to me.
― Brad C., Friday, 22 September 2017 17:30 (six years ago) link
My understanding is that Brent Hinds was really driving this one, and he's definitely their southern rock guy
― Moodles, Friday, 22 September 2017 17:44 (six years ago) link
"Blue Walsh" is great
― calstars, Thursday, 28 September 2017 00:49 (six years ago) link
Mastodon was teasing a new song and it was just released today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiXTJvnWA_4
Not for a new album, but a "collection of rare tracks" called Medium Rarities that will be out 9/11.
http://linkstorage.linkfire.com/medialinks/images/872f0207-db7f-495f-9c50-1f5f7b4c6f1d/artwork-440x440.jpg
Track listing:
Fallen Torches (Previously Unreleased)A Commotion (Feist Cover)Asleep in the Deep (Instrumental version)Capillarian Crest (Live)A Spoonful Weighs A Ton (The Flaming Lips Cover)Toe To Toes (Instrumental version)Circle of Cysquatch (Live)Atlanta (Butthole Surfers Cover)Jaguar God (Instrumental)Cut You Up With A Linoleum Life (Aqua Teen Hunger Force)Blood & Thunder (Live)White Walker (from Game of Thrones mix tape)Halloween (Instrumental version)Crystal Skull (Live)Orion (Metallica Cover)Iron Tusk (Live)
― Loud guitars shit all over "Bette Davis Eyes" (NYCNative), Friday, 31 July 2020 19:47 (three years ago) link
I'll check it out, but a little disappointed it isn't all new stuff
― Mario Meatwagon (Moodles), Friday, 31 July 2020 20:56 (three years ago) link
I think they are working on new material as well?
― chap, Sunday, 2 August 2020 12:18 (three years ago) link
Medium Rarities
that got an actual groan from me - well done!
― StanM, Monday, 26 October 2020 17:51 (three years ago) link
It's alright, I'm really glad to finally have "Cut You Up with a Linoleum Knife" and some of those live tracks are pretty killer, but all of the instrumental versions get annoying and that "A Spoonful Weighs a Ton" cover is pretty awful.
― soaring skrrrtpeggios (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Monday, 26 October 2020 18:03 (three years ago) link
Medium Raritiesthat got an actual groan from me - well done!
steak in the conference room?
― Give me a Chad Smith-type feel (map), Monday, 26 October 2020 18:29 (three years ago) link
pretty good new song from the weirdly stacked soundtrack to a new DC comics cartoon thing
https://www.stereogum.com/2147433/mastodon-forged-by-neron/music/
― intern at pepe le pew research (Simon H.), Wednesday, 12 May 2021 14:56 (two years ago) link
― calstars
Been revisiting Cold Dark Place (ironically some of their warmest songs) recently and I concur.
― chap, Wednesday, 12 May 2021 23:02 (two years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haT5ars6RXc
posting the new song in here, plus this interview that makes me really excited about the album https://www.kerrang.com/features/how-collective-grief-shaped-mastodons-most-grandiose-gut-wrenching-album-ever/
― STOCK FIST-PUMPER BRAD (BradNelson), Wednesday, 15 September 2021 22:20 (two years ago) link
i also just put on remission and i'm headbanging
Pre-ordered the new album, along with this absurd T-shirt:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0797/5345/products/MST10017_1200x1200.png
― but also fuck you (unperson), Wednesday, 15 September 2021 22:54 (two years ago) link
That looks dope
― calstars, Wednesday, 15 September 2021 23:01 (two years ago) link
Another new song/video: "Teardrinker". I'm into it. Reminds me of something from Once More 'Round the Sun.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx1L2XW1N0c
― but also fuck you (unperson), Friday, 1 October 2021 12:00 (two years ago) link
Really dig the new one, love when the synth kicks in during the back half. Really excited to hear the whole thing now.
― a superficial sheeb of intelligence (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Friday, 1 October 2021 13:38 (two years ago) link
fantastic
― STOCK FIST-PUMPER BRAD (BradNelson), Friday, 1 October 2021 13:54 (two years ago) link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F76JslnhBo
dopest one yet
― STOCK FIST-PUMPER BRAD (BradNelson), Wednesday, 20 October 2021 16:53 (two years ago) link
I like that they are finding some different directions to take the guitars. Last album or two had a bit too much of just make everything sound huge all the time. I think they actually benefit from not doubling up everything to oblivion.
― Mr. Cacciatore (Moodles), Wednesday, 20 October 2021 17:24 (two years ago) link
Yeah that's proper good. I often enjoy their less obviously heavy material - that EP a few years back for example.
― chap, Friday, 22 October 2021 16:52 (two years ago) link
record's their best since crack the skye imo
― STOCK FIST-PUMPER BRAD (BradNelson), Friday, 29 October 2021 02:03 (two years ago) link
Crazy, I gave up on Mastodon years ago. Everything they'd done after Crack the Skye was forgettable, so I'll (cautiously) check the new one out.
― A. Begrand, Friday, 29 October 2021 03:15 (two years ago) link
Looking forward to checking it out tomorrow. I like their latter-day albums (Emperor of Sand in particular) so my hopes are high.
― but also fuck you (unperson), Friday, 29 October 2021 03:25 (two years ago) link
The Hunter is the only one I didn't really vibe with
― Muad'Doob (Moodles), Friday, 29 October 2021 03:33 (two years ago) link
seconded
― thing that i used to think was cool but now i just don't have time for (stevie), Friday, 29 October 2021 08:09 (two years ago) link
I've liked the singles well enough, but Brad and and stevie's praise has me stoked. Like Moodles, The Hunter is the only one I don't love, Emperor of Sand and that EP were both great.
― a superficial sheeb of intelligence (jon /via/ chi 2.0), Friday, 29 October 2021 14:09 (two years ago) link
enjoyed this while i was working today, but it seemed to go on for a heck of a long time
― o shit the sheriff (NickB), Friday, 29 October 2021 14:52 (two years ago) link