Author Topic: The Mastodon Thread v. Emperor of Sand! (Read 266341 times)

aprilethereal · « **Reply #910 on:** August 16, 2013, 12:15:47 PM »

As much as I love Blood Mountain, I'd rather have him thinking in line with Crack The Skye

Dark Castle · « **Reply #911 on:** August 16, 2013, 12:18:41 PM »

An even better outcome would be BM+CtS

Kotowboy · « **Reply #912 on:** August 16, 2013, 12:44:23 PM »

Brent looks so much better with short hair

aprilethereal · « **Reply #913 on:** August 16, 2013, 02:46:11 PM »

No way

Kotowboy · « **Reply #914 on:** August 16, 2013, 04:56:44 PM »

Mastodon appear to be turning into one of those bands that don't put out bad albums.

The Hunter was written and recorded in the studio in a hurry with barely any material and it's still awesome.

For this new album they're taking their time again and demoing everything beforehand like with Crack The Skye so

I have high hopes.

Jaffa · « **Reply #915 on:** September 06, 2013, 03:09:37 AM »

So, which album should I start with? Seems like Crack The Skye is the fan favorite, but is it a good place to start with Mastodon, or would I be better off starting with one of their earlier albums?

Mladen · « **Reply #916 on:** September 06, 2013, 03:39:22 AM »

If you're into really heavy, start with Leviathan. If you're into melodic and accessible, start with The Hunter. If you're into progressive, start with Crack the Skye. I guess, I dunno.

aprilethereal · « **Reply #917 on:** September 06, 2013, 04:07:30 AM »

Crack The Skye without a doubt. It's the most consistent, and although it's pretty "progressive", I still find it very accessible. Maybe also The Hunter, although that one is less awesome (still really good) and a lot more straight forward. CTS was my first Mastodon album and I think it's a good choice as an introduction to the band.

Jaffa · « **Reply #918 on:** September 07, 2013, 12:05:19 PM »

Alright, thanks for the tips.

Outcrier · « **Reply #919 on:** September 07, 2013, 12:28:13 PM »

Quote from: Jaffa on September 06, 2013, 03:09:37 AM

So, which album should I start with? Seems like Leviathan is the fan favorite, but is it a good place to start with Mastodon, or would I be better off starting with one of their earlier albums?

FTFY

Dark Castle · « **Reply #920 on:** September 07, 2013, 12:32:00 PM »

Blood Mountain>Crack The Skye>Leviathan>The Hunter>Remission>Call Of the Mastodon

That'd be the order I go and it happens to be my rankings as well

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #921 on:** September 07, 2013, 12:32:43 PM »

Leviathan and Crack The Skye seem to be loved fairly equally.

Though usually not by the same people.

Orthogonal · « **Reply #922 on:** September 07, 2013, 12:33:33 PM »

Quote from: Jaffa on September 06, 2013, 03:09:37 AM

So, which album should I start with? Seems like Crack The Skye is the fan favorite, but is it a good place to start with Mastodon, or would I be better off starting with one of their earlier albums?

That's where I started. It's a great entry point if you prefer a little more prog.

Outcrier · « **Reply #923 on:** September 07, 2013, 12:58:42 PM »

Just listen to Hearts Alive and be hooked!
You know, hooks, megalodons, seabeasts
fail "trying to be funny" attempt

me7 · « **Reply #924 on:** September 07, 2013, 01:03:45 PM »

From a prog metal lover's perspective, Crack the Skye is their most even album at walking a line between sludge and prog. I'd recommend it as a start since it is rather proggy but still representative of Mastodon.

Jaffa · « **Reply #925 on:** September 07, 2013, 05:31:49 PM »

Well, for clarification, I really don't listen to very much prog. That's not to say that I don't enjoy the genre, because I do, but my background is much more metal than prog.

aprilethereal · « **Reply #926 on:** September 07, 2013, 11:42:41 PM »

Then you might try Blood Mountain. Very unique album, pretty heavy, some prog influence, and better songwriting than on Leviathan IMO. Although CTS is really not an overly proggy album either, so I'd still recommend that one as an introduction to the band. And I think it's a lot easier to get into than BM.

black_biff_stadler · « **Reply #927 on:** September 08, 2013, 04:17:44 PM »

I think anyone who hasn't given Remission at least 10 full devoted listenings is depriving themselves of the true Mastodon experience.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #928 on:** September 08, 2013, 05:45:30 PM »

I started with Leviathan. I was hooked instantly so maybe start there.

Then the production will only get better as you go on.

However - the same will be true if you start with Remission too.

But Remission has barely any clean singing on whilst Leviathan onwards has progressively more clean singing and the music gets slightly less heavy.

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #929 on:** September 08, 2013, 07:35:28 PM »

Quote from: Kotowboy on September 08, 2013, 05:45:30 PM

Then the production will only get better as you go on.

Except for Crack The Skye. That album sounds like ass.

Dark Castle · « **Reply #930 on:** September 08, 2013, 07:40:37 PM »

Quote from: Buddyhunter1 on September 08, 2013, 07:35:28 PM

Quote from: Kotowboy on September 08, 2013, 05:45:30 PM
Then the production will only get better as you go on.

Except for Crack The Skye. That album sounds like ass.

.... wut

aprilethereal · « **Reply #931 on:** September 08, 2013, 10:29:59 PM »

Quote from: Buddyhunter1 on September 08, 2013, 07:35:28 PM

Quote from: Kotowboy on September 08, 2013, 05:45:30 PM
Then the production will only get better as you go on.

Except for Crack The Skye. That album sounds like ass.

me7 · « **Reply #932 on:** September 09, 2013, 03:43:27 AM »

Crack the Sky indeed sounds like ass. Great songwriting but terrible production. It sounds thin, lifeless and dull.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #933 on:** September 09, 2013, 05:34:32 AM »

I have no problem at all with that album's production.

I do like The Hunter though. The drums sound amazing on that album.

Buddyhunter1 · « **Reply #934 on:** September 09, 2013, 08:51:58 AM »

Blood Mountain is the best-sounding Mastodon album imo, it's got the rawness and balls of the first two albums mixed with the crisp, clear production of The Hunter.

Dark Castle · « **Reply #935 on:** September 09, 2013, 08:54:02 AM »

Quote from: Buddyhunter1 on September 09, 2013, 08:51:58 AM

Blood Mountain is the best-sounding Mastodon album imo, it's got the rawness and balls of the first two albums mixed with the crisp, clear production of The Hunter.

Okay, I agree with this. Blood Mountain Master Race.

black_biff_stadler · « **Reply #936 on:** September 09, 2013, 07:43:21 PM »

1. Remission
2. Leviathan
3. Lifesblood
4. Crack the Skye
5. Blood Mountain
6. The Hunter

Kotowboy · « **Reply #937 on:** September 10, 2013, 05:47:03 AM »

I can't rank the albums. They're all brilliant in their own way. It would change on a daily basis.

lordxizor · « **Reply #938 on:** October 14, 2013, 06:40:51 PM »

Finally got around to getting Blood Mountain and The Hunter based on everyone's recommendations. Loving both of them. Mastodon may be my favorite musical discovery of the year. Gotta digest these, and the several other new albums I've gotten recently, then I'll pick up the rest of their albums.

wolfking · « **Reply #939 on:** October 14, 2013, 06:46:01 PM »

1. Leviathan
2. Remission
3. Blood Mountain
4. Call of the Mastodon
5. The Hunter
6. Crack the Skye

Kotowboy · « **Reply #940 on:** October 14, 2013, 06:51:04 PM »

Crack The Skye
Leviathan
Blood Mountain
The Hunter

Remissions
Call Of The Mastodon

Kotowboy · « **Reply #941 on:** October 28, 2013, 10:54:30 AM »

I'll just leave this here :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC2zcKJl0Zc&feature=youtu.be

Onno · « **Reply #942 on:** October 28, 2013, 12:56:45 PM »

That's epic! Too bad it's only digital.

aprilethereal · « **Reply #943 on:** October 28, 2013, 01:24:05 PM »

adace · « **Reply #944 on:** October 28, 2013, 02:49:32 PM »

News: DreamTheaterForums is a place for people who just don't have the time for music anymore.

Author Topic: The Mastodon Thread v. Emperor of Sand! (Read 266341 times)