Album Rating: 3.5

if only i had such an impressive vocabulary I could subjectively criticize this album as being contrived. ironically enough by using so many adjectives it screams “LOOK AT HOW BIG MY LITERARY BALLS ARE!”, in a much contrived fashion. but seriously, this review fails to point out how this album deserves a rating of poor. disagreeing with conceptual and production values is not enough. these songs are good

Album Rating: 2.5

he doesn't even compare mastodon to a7x lolol at all the people getting their panties in a bunch at that.

I'm gonna shove ma tongue up Greer's ass when I say this review is good & most of the people trying to slate it couldn't do better so

Album Rating: 1.5

Sure it's a bit Spinal Tap, but that's also part of the enjoyment of the record. I mean,

Album Rating: 4.0 | Sound Off

It wasn't a direct comparison of A7X to Mastodon, but he has a storied habit of dropping names in reviews and many times Nick throws the term Metal into one big umbrella when there's many different facets.

I mean I think if you read this Nick's probably right to do so:

http://www.somethingawful.com/d/your-band-sucks/metal.php

Mastodon are wearing off me a bit but still a good album

Album Rating: 4.5

words in this review that are overly-complex:



propensity

ruminations

enigmatic

isomorphic

rote

defibrillate

resuscitate

curio

Users who should never review again:

derekchewie11

Album Rating: 4.0

how the hell are ruminations, enigmatic, defibrillate or resuscitate overly complex words?

good review, but i disgree. i enjoy this a ton.

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

Ok this is something that's really bothered me...who is singing the first few verses in Oblivion?!?! It doesn't sound like either Troy or Brent, and Brann said in an interview that they only got one feature (Scott Kelly) on the album. Help a brother out; I'm sure once someone gives me an answer I'm gonna feel stupid, but I need to know.This Message Edited On 03.25.09

Album Rating: 4.0

could it be Bill?

Album Rating: 4.5 | Sound Off

I considered that this morning. That'd be hella cool if that was the case actually, I think whoever is singing those parts has an interesting voice and having three different singing styles adds yet another element to the song.



I mean I know Bill does some backing screams and stuff with a lot of songs on Remission but I've never heard about him doing any clean vocals.

Interesting, first negative review I've seen for this from any outlet. Not a bad review, I gotta check it out now that I've seen an opposing opinion.

Album Rating: 4.0

yeah that other vocalist on Oblivion is soo cool and if it is Bill then he should be doing more singing for the band

Album Rating: 4.0

I checked the wiki for Mastodon, apparently Brann does vocals for the band? Didn't know that.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLjMM0VauT8

Yeah, most definitely Brann. I knew he did backup vocals for stuff like Colony of Birchmen live, I just didn't expect him to get anything on record.

words in this review that are overly-complex:

propensity
ruminations
enigmatic
isomorphic
rote
defibrillate
resuscitate
curio

I've never paid much attention to Mastodon, but since so many people seem to like this album, I thought I'd check it out. It's not bad, it's nothing amazing but it definitely doesn't deserve a two.