Album Rating: 4.0
I like both singles. Only listened to each once though, and I’m gonna keep it that way. I want them fresh when I listen to the album in its entirety.
I feel the same way about a Brent-less album. I do feel they’ll still pull it off, they’re all so fucking talented, but Brent has always been the member I most associate with Mastodon when I hear their name. His vocals specifically— esp on blood mountain and CtS. He’s def taken somewhat of a backseat in the past few albums, comparatively to their earlier works. I especially like Brann coming into his own as a solid vocalist, Roots Remain is one of their best songs, especially post Crack the Skye.
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Album Rating: 4.0
I really like this album and thought a Mastodon double album was a great idea. But turns out, a super fucking long album Mastodon is perfect…two is one too many.
I am kinda liking this new-ish release tactic of announcing the new album a mere month or two in advance. I remember when we’d be waiting 4-5 fucking months for albums. At the same time, it really helped to build up the hype, helped it marinate longer.
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