Author Topic: The Mastodon Thread v. Emperor of Sand! (Read 266536 times)

NoseofNicko · « **Reply #1995 on:** September 01, 2017, 11:22:32 PM »

Yeah start with Crack the Skye.

home · « **Reply #1996 on:** September 02, 2017, 02:49:06 AM »

Crack the Skye is a great place to start

I got into Mastodon with Once More Round The Sun, which probably is their most accessible album, and still one of my favourites of theirs.

twosuitsluke · « **Reply #1997 on:** September 02, 2017, 03:12:24 AM »

Crack the Skye would probably get my vote too. I'd also actually suggest checking out their latest. It's AotY for me so far and is a great blend of all their different sides, in my opinion.

jakepriest · « **Reply #1998 on:** September 02, 2017, 08:24:51 AM »

I'd start with Emperor of Sand actually.

DoctorAction · « **Reply #1999 on:** September 02, 2017, 08:29:37 AM »

I started with Leviathan when it came out. Nothing wrong with fling chronologically from there, imo!

Mister Gold · « **Reply #2000 on:** September 02, 2017, 09:42:30 AM »

Quote from: Progmetty on September 01, 2017, 10:41:21 PM

Recommendations for a n00b please. I read The Hunter is their most critically acclaimed, start there?

Nah, the band's two most critically acclaimed albums are Leviathan and Crack the Skye. Either of those two albums are good starting places, but they're both quite different.

Mladen · « **Reply #2001 on:** September 02, 2017, 10:20:14 AM »

Crack the Skye is a good starting point.

Then you can move onto Leviathan and Emperor of sand. If you like the former better, go with Remission and Blood mountain afterwards. If you prefer Emperor, check out The Hunter and Once more 'round the sun.

Progmetty · « **Reply #2002 on:** September 02, 2017, 10:58:34 AM »

Thanks fellas!

fadetoblackdude7 · « **Reply #2003 on:** September 02, 2017, 01:11:49 PM »

I'd say start with Crack the Skye and Leviathan. By far their 3 best albums IMO

home · « **Reply #2004 on:** September 02, 2017, 02:21:08 PM »

Quote from: fadetoblackdude7 on September 02, 2017, 01:11:49 PM

I'd say start with Crack the Skye and Leviathan. By far their 3 best albums IMO

What's the third?

Tomislav95 · « **Reply #2005 on:** September 02, 2017, 03:00:54 PM »

Quote from: home on September 02, 2017, 02:21:08 PM

Quote from: fadetoblackdude7 on September 02, 2017, 01:11:49 PM
I'd say start with Crack the Skye and Leviathan. By far their 3 best albums IMO
What's the third?

CtS is so good it counts as two albums.

jakepriest · « **Reply #2006 on:** September 03, 2017, 08:23:37 AM »

So I haven't noticed until now, but Mastodon released a new track.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u44bs_Cwoms

Mladen · « **Reply #2007 on:** September 03, 2017, 11:57:12 PM »

It's very good.

fadetoblackdude7 · « **Reply #2008 on:** September 04, 2017, 07:01:34 AM »

Hahaha whoops

SystematicThought · « **Reply #2009 on:** September 18, 2017, 09:33:13 PM »

North Side Star
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64l100fzJxw

3:31 had my jaw on the floor. I know I may be a minority in this, but I want an album of tracks like this. This has held my attention far more than Emperor of Sand has. I love it so far

jakepriest · « **Reply #2010 on:** September 19, 2017, 12:53:48 AM »

The EP is pretty incredible. That's all I'm gonna say.

twosuitsluke · « **Reply #2011 on:** September 19, 2017, 02:21:12 AM »

Quote from: SystematicThought on September 18, 2017, 09:33:13 PM

North Side Star
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64l100fzJxw

3:31 had my jaw on the floor. I know I may be a minority in this, but I want an album of tracks like this. This has held my attention far more than Emperor of Sand has. I love it so far

Yep, this sounds awesome!

The whole EP is on YouTube, I haven't listened yet but will be at some point today.

Polarbear · « **Reply #2012 on:** September 19, 2017, 03:30:16 AM »

Blue Walsh is one the best things i have ever heard from Mastodon!

Brann has become an incredible singer!

wolfking · « **Reply #2013 on:** September 19, 2017, 05:34:28 AM »

North Side Star is pretty interesting. Reminds me a lot of The Tea Party in places actually.

Toes to Toes is better than most of EOS IMO.

mikeyd23 · « **Reply #2014 on:** September 19, 2017, 07:39:38 AM »

I really like North Side Star, looking forward to hearing more!

Samsara · « **Reply #2015 on:** September 19, 2017, 08:03:16 AM »

Not listening. Just patiently waiting...ok, not so patiently...for the EP to arrive.

Art · « **Reply #2016 on:** September 26, 2017, 06:00:03 AM »

This EP is awesome.

portnoy311 · « **Reply #2017 on:** September 26, 2017, 06:09:12 AM »

Absolutely amazing.

Zydar · « **Reply #2018 on:** September 26, 2017, 06:34:54 AM »

Yup, amazing stuff.

Podaar · « **Reply #2019 on:** September 26, 2017, 06:43:22 AM »

The EP is up on Spotify. It's terrific!

faizoff · « **Reply #2020 on:** September 26, 2017, 09:04:56 AM »

I've been out of touch with this band since Once More Round the Sun and forgot to check out Emperor of Sand when it came out. Going to listen to that and then this new EP now.

mike099 · « **Reply #2021 on:** September 26, 2017, 12:11:23 PM »

Quote from: faizoff on September 26, 2017, 09:04:56 AM

I've been out of touch with this band since Once More Round the Sun and forgot to check out Emperor of Sand when it came out. Going to listen to that and then this new EP now.

Emperor of the Sand is really consistent all the way thru. If you get a chance, bring up the video of 'Show Yourself'.

twosuitsluke · « **Reply #2022 on:** September 26, 2017, 12:20:28 PM »

Quote from: faizoff on September 26, 2017, 09:04:56 AM

I've been out of touch with this band since Once More Round the Sun and forgot to check out Emperor of Sand when it came out. Going to listen to that and then this new EP now.

I really love EoS. It is so much better than their previous two albums by quite a long shot. I still think this is going to be my AotY.

Liking the new EP but after only 2 listens it's still growing.

Quote from: mike099 on September 26, 2017, 12:11:23 PM

If you get a chance, bring up the video of 'Show Yourself'.

+1

faizoff · « **Reply #2023 on:** September 26, 2017, 02:31:23 PM »

I listened to the album and EP back to back and it's an amazing listen. While 'Once' wasn't a bad album I just couldn't listen to it repeatedly due to how terrible the sound was. I'm glad they went back to Brendan O'Brien. This album sounds great even on a streaming service. Will have to get the CD asap.

Shadow Ninja 2.0 · « **Reply #2024 on:** January 28, 2018, 10:42:17 PM »

Moor · « **Reply #2025 on:** January 29, 2018, 01:29:10 AM »

Very well deserved! What an album! (and what a suit

Mladen · « **Reply #2026 on:** January 29, 2018, 11:04:35 AM »

Congrats to the boys. Well deserved.

SystematicThought · « **Reply #2027 on:** January 29, 2018, 08:22:51 PM »

I see they announced a summer US tour with Primus. I'm interested because I love both, but I hope Primus doesn't focus too much on their last album, I thought it was awful. But most seemed to like The Seven, so I'm sure it will be a great show

lordxizor · « **Reply #2028 on:** January 29, 2018, 08:40:44 PM »

That's kind of a disappointing tour pairing for me. Never been able to get into Primus and I really want to see Mastodon. looks like it may be a coheadlining show? Might have to pass unless Mastodon still get 1.5+ hours on stage.

Podaar · « **Reply #2029 on:** March 30, 2018, 08:12:05 AM »

Hey ho, let's fuckin' go
Hey ho, let's get up and rock n' roll

News: Video of online chat between fans and members of Dream Theater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx8cLlXnHpA&feature=youtu.be (*no chickens were harmed during the filming of this chat)

Author Topic: The Mastodon Thread v. Emperor of Sand! (Read 266536 times)