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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1820 on: April 07, 2017, 01:30:48 PM »
This is definitely their most consistent album since Crack the Skye.

There's really no weak song or boring moment.
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1821 on: April 07, 2017, 01:33:10 PM »
Very touching. I thought Troy's characterization of "sincere" is perfect.
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1822 on: April 07, 2017, 01:57:47 PM »
Yep, Roots is fantastic. The verses are just as powerful as the chorus, and who could forget the riff after the second chorus? Not to mention the solo. Just amazing all around.
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1823 on: April 07, 2017, 02:11:10 PM »
Finally got around to listening to this. It's a really solid album that I enjoyed every song on.


My favorites from it are Sulatan's curse, Roots Remain, Steambreather, Ancient Kingdom, and Clandestiny
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1824 on: April 07, 2017, 07:30:51 PM »
What's up with the lack of Brent in all of the videos they've been releasing? Could they just not get him serious for a few minutes?
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1825 on: April 08, 2017, 05:20:02 AM »
Probably. Brent looks like a guy that is just in character all the time, being high, ridiculous and a joker 24/7. He seems to be most serious when he's playing guitar.  :lol
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1826 on: April 09, 2017, 10:28:25 AM »
Emperor Of Sand was recorded in one month.

And it sounds great.

I don't understand why it takes some bands YEARS to *track* an album.

It's ridiculous.
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1827 on: April 09, 2017, 01:55:41 PM »
Quote from: Kotowboy on April 09, 2017, 10:28:25 AM
Emperor Of Sand was recorded in one month.

And it sounds great.

I don't understand why it takes some bands YEARS to *track* an album.

It's ridiculous.

It will be interesting what the guys do with the extra material(originally was going to be a double?).

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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1828 on: April 09, 2017, 02:26:10 PM »
I'm not really big into Mastodon, but I gave this album a chance and I'm really enjoying it.

Steambreather and Ancient Kingdom are the obvious standouts to me.
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1829 on: April 09, 2017, 03:28:46 PM »
I don't think I've seen one negative comment on here so far. I mean, I'm totally biased but it is a great album.
« Last Edit: April 10, 2017, 03:09:40 AM by twosuitsluke »
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1830 on: April 09, 2017, 04:00:09 PM »
Quote from: twosuitsluke on April 09, 2017, 03:28:46 PM
I don't think I've seen one negative comments on here so far. I mean, I'm totally biased but it is a great album.

Well, now that you say that, I've listened to it twice and maybe I'm not in the mood but I'm finding it hard to get into.  Sounds a bit samey and I have to really pay attention to keep focused on it.  I can't put my finger on it, but it's early days.  Was it an instant hit for you guys, or did it take a few listens?
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1831 on: April 10, 2017, 03:01:29 AM »
Instant for me.

Once More was the one that took a while.
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1832 on: April 10, 2017, 05:40:19 AM »
Quote from: Kotowboy on April 10, 2017, 03:01:29 AM
Instant for me.

Once More was the one that took a while.

Once More was an instant hit for me.  :lol
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1833 on: April 10, 2017, 05:58:07 AM »
Those albums were both pretty instant for me. Crack the Skye took some time to grow on me (and is now my favourite of theirs)
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1834 on: April 10, 2017, 06:36:56 AM »
I liked this one pretty much instantly, and it might end up being my favorite of theirs.
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1835 on: April 10, 2017, 06:44:44 AM »
Here's a question:

What's your favourite moment on any mastodon album ?

Mine is : 

"Sinister twin. Choking on fear. Bonded iron. Sink to the core.."

Chills every time.
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1836 on: April 10, 2017, 06:58:02 AM »
Quote from: Kotowboy on April 10, 2017, 06:44:44 AM
What's your favourite moment on any mastodon album ?
HEY! HO! LET'S FUCKING GO!
HEY! HO! LET'S GET UP AND ROCK AND ROLL!

The build up near the end of The Czar is up there too. (The part starting just before, and including, "Spiraling up through the crack in the sky")
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1837 on: April 10, 2017, 07:10:33 AM »
Quote from: home on April 10, 2017, 06:58:02 AM
Quote from: Kotowboy on April 10, 2017, 06:44:44 AM
What's your favourite moment on any mastodon album ?
HEY! HO! LET'S FUCKING GO!
HEY! HO! LET'S GET UP AND ROCK AND ROLL!

The build up near the end of The Czar is up there too. (The part starting just before, and including, "Spiraling up through the crack in the sky")

Speaking of The Czar, the opening to Escape is pretty much the highlight of that song for me.

& yeah, I actually had to look up the lyric Kotow mentioned... I really need to relisten to CTS sometime.  :\
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1838 on: April 10, 2017, 07:12:20 AM »
Quote from: PixelDream on April 07, 2017, 04:43:47 AM
Of course Anthony Fantano doesn't like the album, what a surprise.

Who is Anthony Fantano and why should I care what he thinks?


Quote from: home on April 10, 2017, 06:58:02 AM
Quote from: Kotowboy on April 10, 2017, 06:44:44 AM
What's your favourite moment on any mastodon album ?
HEY! HO! LET'S FUCKING GO!
HEY! HO! LET'S GET UP AND ROCK AND ROLL!

Seriously?
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1839 on: April 10, 2017, 07:13:05 AM »
Quote from: Elite on April 10, 2017, 07:12:20 AM
Quote from: PixelDream on April 07, 2017, 04:43:47 AM
Of course Anthony Fantano doesn't like the album, what a surprise.

Who is Anthony Fantano and why should I care what he thinks?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvNjCNBVs9k
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1840 on: April 10, 2017, 07:14:45 AM »
Quote from: Elite on April 10, 2017, 07:12:20 AM

Quote from: home on April 10, 2017, 06:58:02 AM
Quote from: Kotowboy on April 10, 2017, 06:44:44 AM
What's your favourite moment on any mastodon album ?
HEY! HO! LET'S FUCKING GO!
HEY! HO! LET'S GET UP AND ROCK AND ROLL!

Seriously?

Unlikely  :lol

For me, how about most of Hearts Alive  :heart
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1841 on: April 10, 2017, 07:16:17 AM »
Quote from: Elite on April 10, 2017, 07:12:20 AM
Quote from: PixelDream on April 07, 2017, 04:43:47 AM
Of course Anthony Fantano doesn't like the album, what a surprise.

Who is Anthony Fantano and why should I care what he thinks?


Quote from: home on April 10, 2017, 06:58:02 AM
Quote from: Kotowboy on April 10, 2017, 06:44:44 AM
What's your favourite moment on any mastodon album ?
HEY! HO! LET'S FUCKING GO!
HEY! HO! LET'S GET UP AND ROCK AND ROLL!

Seriously?

A youtuber who reviews music and memes.

And... dead serious :p
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1842 on: April 10, 2017, 12:46:54 PM »
That section does kick some serious ass, come on.  :metal
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1843 on: April 10, 2017, 02:50:02 PM »
I legitimately do really like that section a lot. Far from my favorite moment but I do enjoy it quite a bit.

As for my favorite moment...I'm not too sure. I'm insanely indecisive and my tastes change and vary so much that I probably couldn't pick one since there are so many that would be contenders.

My favorite moment is the moment I found Mastodon. D'AWWW!  :heart
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1844 on: April 10, 2017, 02:58:53 PM »
First thing that popped in my head was THAT riff in The Czar. And that other riff that comes after it. And the last part of The Czar.
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1845 on: April 10, 2017, 06:47:17 PM »
It's tough to pick one favorite moment, but the last minute or so of Seabeast comes to mind for me  :metal
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1846 on: April 10, 2017, 07:00:12 PM »
Quote from: Rattlehead on April 10, 2017, 06:47:17 PM
It's tough to pick one favorite moment, but the last minute or so of Seabeast comes to mind for me  :metal

Yeah, that's a great one.

Another one for me would be when the Sanitarium riff kicks in in Megalodon.
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1847 on: April 10, 2017, 10:59:26 PM »
I'd say the intro to Crack The Skye, the entire build up to the first verse. Both beautiful and incredibly powerful.
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1848 on: April 11, 2017, 04:53:25 AM »
Roots Remain's solo reminds me A LOT of the CTS general vibe, and the piano ending... Beautiful.

Just wondering... In which track did Brann play bass, in homage to his grandma?
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1849 on: April 12, 2017, 02:34:08 PM »
Hey gang I put on Emperor Of Sand to do some work and it really clicked. I mean - I loved it instantly but it *really* clicked.

I think it's one of their best albums.
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1850 on: April 12, 2017, 09:46:06 PM »
It really is a great album. The only song that I don't like is Word to the Wise, I just can't seem to get into it.
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1851 on: April 13, 2017, 12:07:36 AM »
Quote from: Rattlehead on April 12, 2017, 09:46:06 PM
It really is a great album. The only song that I don't like is Word to the Wise, I just can't seem to get into it.

I'm the same but with Scorpion Breath. I'm sure it will click with me soon.
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1852 on: April 13, 2017, 01:04:14 AM »
Word to the Wise is jam packed with hooks. The chorus is especially fantastic.

Scorpion breath is the only one that I'm not getting at all so far. I don't think there's anything to get about it, actually.
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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1853 on: April 13, 2017, 02:24:52 AM »
 - - Provisional ranking : - -

1. The Hunter
2. Crack The Skye
3. Blood Mountain
4. Emperor of Sand
5. Leviathan
6. Once More Round The Sun
7. Remission
8. Call Of The Mastodon.

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Re: The Mastodon Thread v. Once More
« Reply #1854 on: April 13, 2017, 04:47:13 AM »
...

Also - Emperor Of Sand got to #1 in the US and UK Rock albums charts plus #1 on the US Billboard for physical only sales and #8 in the UK physical sales. #11 in the UK overall.

Pretty good !

I hope they continue to grow in popularity steadily and maybe album #10 will be an Actual No.1 album.
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