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  • dcfaithful
    dcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    Big Mastodon fan here. Have been since Remission.

    My first live experience was seeing them with Slayer and Children of Bodom at a MySpace secret show in SLC, Utah back in August of 2006. My, was that a wonderful day of unexpected metal. Mastodon killed it. They were supporting Leviathan and the absolutely played each song perfectly. I was really impressed.

    Saw them last October in support of Crack The Skye, and again... they did a wonderful job. The show was much more elaborate. They've certainly been gaining popularity. They are scheduled for yet another show here very soon and I cannot wait! Also really excited about the new album.

    Mastodon and Down are probably my two favorite modern metal bands. Type O Negative would top that list... but, ya know... with Peter Steele passing they are kind of no more.
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  • DewieCox
    DewieCox Posts: 11,432
    Solid, but not up there with Blood Mtn. or Crack the Skye for me.
  • october22
    october22 Posts: 2,533
    So what do you guys think of the new album??
  • dcfaithful
    dcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    october22 wrote:
    So what do you guys think of the new album??
    Haven't had a chance to hear it yet. :(
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  • Sawyer
    Sawyer Posts: 2,411
    it is THE workout album...seeing them in Mil town
  • october22
    october22 Posts: 2,533
    Sawyer wrote:
    it is THE workout album...seeing them in Mil town

    Very good to hear! I have had the album now for two days but haven't been able to listen to it yet! Stuck at work for a bit longer but can't wait to crank it when I get off (wow, that's kind of a filthy sounding sentence...)
  • dcfaithful
    dcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    october22 wrote:
    Sawyer wrote:
    it is THE workout album...seeing them in Mil town

    Very good to hear! I have had the album now for two days but haven't been able to listen to it yet! Stuck at work for a bit longer but can't wait to crank it when I get off (wow, that's kind of a filthy sounding sentence...)

    :lol::lol:
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  • Mamasan23
    Mamasan23 Posts: 16,390
    I'm listening to it right now, it's pretty amazing! Getting a serious kick out of Bedazzled Fingernails :lol:
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  • october22
    october22 Posts: 2,533
    Mamasan23 wrote:
    I'm listening to it right now, it's pretty amazing! Getting a serious kick out of Bedazzled Fingernails :lol:

    Same here! I honestly didn't know what to expect with a title like that but the song rules. The whole album is amazing!

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  • intodeep
    intodeep Posts: 7,249
    So I think the band is stalking me i seem to see them everywehre. I've seen them out on the town twice this week along.
    Saw Troy and Brann ath the Kyuss/Sword/Monsto show on Monday night (sure it had some to do with troy's brother being in Monstro)
    Saw Brent at the Wilco show (yeh did not expect to see him there!) last night about 4 rows behind me.

    I think they are stalking me and it needs to stop. :lol:

    I like that i see them at shows though. Love knowing I am listening or listened to the same shit they do.

    As for the new album..... its not blown me away but i'll give it some more time.
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  • october22
    october22 Posts: 2,533
    edited October 2011
    Alright so I've had some time to get into the record and I have to say I think it's awesome. It's pretty cool that they've proven they don't need a theme to anchor to for the inspiration to make a great record.

    The only song I don't really get is "All the Heavy Lifting". It's way too generic for Mastodon both lyrically and musically. I hate to say it but it sounds like Disturbed or something (who totally blow, though I'm sure "Lifting" is still better than anything they've ever written). Anyone else feel that way?
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  • intodeep
    intodeep Posts: 7,249
    The album is growing on me. I was very underwhelmed at first. Slowly i'm liking it. I still think it is their worst yet, but the standard is pretty high so that does not mean it is not a good album
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  • october22
    october22 Posts: 2,533
    intodeep wrote:
    The album is growing on me. I was very underwhelmed at first. Slowly i'm liking it. I still think it is their worst yet, but the standard is pretty high so that does not mean it is not a good album


    That's probably true. I still need more time for a final determination but it will be very tough to beat the last three records. I will put it over Remission, however. I like Remission a lot but this newer sound is more my usual style. Over the years, I see myself playing this over Remission.
  • october22
    october22 Posts: 2,533
    Actually it sounds more like an awesome Queens of the Stone Age record than a Mastodon record. That's not a bad thing. Just my thoughts.
  • intodeep
    intodeep Posts: 7,249
    Yeah i agree. When i first heard it iwas like it sounds like a more technical version of the sword. I see the QOTSA thing. My buddy called it a stoner metal album. Its got some good stuff on it for sure
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  • october22
    october22 Posts: 2,533
    So the album's really sinking in now more and more. I'm really feeling Dry Bone Valley a lot now. My current favorite on the record at this point. It switches a lot and I can't really include the first 2 tracts on the record as I listened to them constantly leading up to the release. Eventually they will blend into the rest as time goes by but right now I'm more interested in the "new" stuff. I just love Brann's vocals on DBV. Almost has an old-school feel to it and the rolling drums are killer. What are your favorites?
  • october22
    october22 Posts: 2,533
    Shit man. Not that many people into talking Mastodon here I guess. That's cool but I trolled around the boards over at MastodonRocks.com and those guys are real dicks to each other there. Made me appreciate the usual respectful tone here.
  • Mamasan23
    Mamasan23 Posts: 16,390
    october22 wrote:
    Shit man. Not that many people into talking Mastodon here I guess. That's cool but I trolled around the boards over at MastodonRocks.com and those guys are real dicks to each other there. Made me appreciate the usual respectful tone here.


    Sorry to hear that :cry: Maybe I just need to listen to the new album more, but Crack the Skye is still my fave!
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  • dcfaithful
    dcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    october22 wrote:
    Shit man. Not that many people into talking Mastodon here I guess. That's cool but I trolled around the boards over at MastodonRocks.com and those guys are real dicks to each other there. Made me appreciate the usual respectful tone here.

    There were a lot of assholes on the Black Crowes thread too. But it seems that forum has completely disappeared. :?

    This is one of the nicer forums I've visited, which is why I regularly come back. Good people here.
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  • Deadman
    Deadman Posts: 795
    This band can do no wrong for me. While quite different for them, this is probably my album of the year. Stargasm is my fave track on the record. Totally agree on the QOTSA sound. Hear some Alice in Chains at times too.

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