Average Rating: 3.78 Rating Variance: 0.70 Objectivity Score: 68% (Fairly Balanced)
Sort by: Rating | Release Date | Rating Date | Name4.5 superbLinkin Park MeteoraMuse Origin of Symmetrywhoever hates on this album should really shut the fuck up...and before hating, learn to play space dementia on piano...then get back to me.Muse Black Holes & Revelations4.0 excellentMastodon Crack the SkyeMastodon LeviathanWith their second full album, Mastodon offers us a real standout in the prog metal genre. Leviathan gives a taste of Mastodon's true achieved potential as a band. The opening track of "Blood and Thunder" is set aside from the rest of the album, however, not in a good way. I do not find this song as good as the rest of the album as a whole. "I am Ahab" gives us a very fast and energetic riff to applaud; but is far from the high point. The third track "Seabeast" is the front-runner for best song the album. "Seabeast" delivers a strong song throughout, plus a last-minute breakdown that hits the listener hard with an awe-inspiring sound. The fourth track "Island" delivers a very gritty riff that is not too strong but by no means weak. The fifth track "Iron Tusk" gives drummer Brann Dailor extended bragging rights with a well rounded double bass, and is backed by the signature gritty guitar sound noticed throughout the album. The sixth track "Megalodon" is a filler for the album with a forgettable riff and weak presence in comparison. The seventh track "Naked Burn" has a cool build-up and mid-segments, however, could use something more. The eighth track "Aqua Dementia" delivers some great vocals and changes pace several times. in the parts where the song gets melodic it almost sounds despairing; and the final minute of the song caps off with the sound of crashing waves. After my first listen of "Aqua Dementia" i noticed myself to be transfixed by how well put together it was. Then the transition to the 13-minute epic "Hearts Alive" begins. This song is our second in argument for the best song on this album. "Hearts Alive" demonstrates the true talent of Mastodon; and lacks nothing. In saying that, it may have given too much. "Hearts Alive" has some dragged out parts after its great build-up and sudden transition into the metal-esque area. The song is great overall, but if you cut out its longer segments, it can be more than great. The last track "Joseph Merrick" is a slow and quiet instrumental that gives a "calm after the storm." This instrumental is unique to the album, and Mastodon themselves. overall the album is an excellent compilation to showcase the true ability in todays prog metal; and Mastodon shows us why they are on top of that genre. The unique guitar grit and the snap of the snare showcase to the listener a little something more (and better) than todays prog metal scene.2.5 averageMastodon RemissionMastodon Blood Mountain
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