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Mastodon - Emperor of Sand ALBUM REVIEW
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- Опубликовано: 15 авг 2024
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On Emperor of Sand, Mastodon pads out rehashed ideas from their last several albums with alt-rock choruses that went out of style with the 90s.
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FAV TRACKS: STEAMBREATHER, SCORPION BREATH
LEAST FAV TRACK: SHOW YOURSELF
MASTODON - EMPEROR OF SAND / 2017 / REPRISE / SLUDGE METAL, PROGRESSIVE METAL, STONER METAL, ALTERNATIVE METAL
4/10
Y'all know this is just my opinion, right?
Are you fucking kidding me? This is a perfect fusion of their old sludgy sound and their recent, more accessible melodic metal approach. Easily an 8/10.
I feel the same way. Im revisiting this after hushed and grim review and id gibe this a 7 or 8 as well. I thought it was unique and it definitely didnt sound like their copying 90s grunge. Lol no hard feelings i like watching this dude review but i rarely agree with what he says. Lol
@@kyledunnuck1782 Anthony is insane. And what’s so bad about the Hunter? That’s a solid album too for what it is. Fantano seems more bothered by them “softening the blow” than actually focusing on what’s there. This is the same guy that rags on Deftones and then turns around and praises some crappy pop or rap album haha. I don’t take this review that seriously but it is entertaining.
exact same opinion wtf Anthony.
Yeah man I just listened to this album and was curious what Fantano had to say and I completely disagree with him. At least a 7/10
It's not Remission 4/10
wtf, do a mastodon cover
I love that this is the most accurate summary of this review.
@@PetroDragonicApocalypse cuz its a fucking good album
That’s a deflection against the criticisms in this review. You’re essentially turning his main points of this review into something else.
I remember I watched this video before I had gotten around to listening to the album. Then I listened to it, and felt like we had listened to two completely different things. As time has gone on, I feel that disconnect even more. This has become one of my very favorite records from Mastodon.
Same in 2023.
It truly is a good record. An actually comforting album. I think Fantano just had his mind set on what he expected it to be like. And it definitely wasn't that. But I can agree with him on the cheese factor. I kind of get the vibe that they're just making records to make records at this point. Like a job. Not for the creative outlet. Because a lot of the hooks and soaring vocals are in fact lazy. But nevertheless it's pretty cohesive and a nice background album
Exactly the same for me. Before watching this I only heard Jaguar God and Steambreather so I thought maybe the rest of the songs were bad, but I just listened to the full album and the only songs I didn't really like were the first 2. This may be my favourite other than Leviathan.
@@chimp_gaming. Those were the two best songs on the album lol
*Yells at Opeth for rehashing old prog ideas, gives Pale Communion a 5, and refuses to review Sorceress
*Gives Mastodon a 4 for trying to change their sound and not rehash old ideas
Honestly, pale communion and sorceress are easily the worst of opeth's discography, imo they should've stuck with what they had with heritage. (Up until their new album cuz its awsome)
@@M.J.B27 Heritage is their worst album from the prog rock era. The latest album is the best one though.
@@kanglongshankz3313 awful take
@@Sognafar your take is?
@@M.J.B27 sorceress is an incredible song!
As for the "cheesy" lyrics like "don't let time slip away", maybe it had to do with the album's theme over cancer and terminal illness, a theme which you didn't seem to bring up at all. Usually an album's story is an important part of it.
I wouldn't consider the new Gojira album dumbed down, it had a lot of great tracks that stood out unlike EOS. My only problem with Magma is as an album it doesn't really feel like a full album.
It's not that cancer is tragic so automatically you can't dislike it, but knowing it's about cancer adds a lot of context and makes some of the cheesier hooks more understandable.
Holy shit what are you doing here? I didn't know that you liked Mastodon. Love your videos btw
EmperorTigerstar A subject matter like cancer is no excuse for lazy and tepid lyrics.
also I'm listening to music for the ~music~, not for a story. if I wanted a story I'd read a book lulz
EmperorTigerstar it's like a video game, like Destiny really, the back story is awesome, but everything else about the game SUCKS!!!! And just like Destiny I still appreciate Bungie made Halo, like how Mastodon made the 4 best metal albums of the last two decades almost now.
Cailou going hard on this one.
I can't decide if you look more like ellen degeneres or gordon ramsay...
MIDA$ i am the reincarnation of kodak black
That's Renate Kunast a german politican.
Gucci Mane Künast doesn't like it either
I'm French, please explain what's funny there
Band puts out same material: They aren't growing or experimenting.
Band experiments: They need to make another (insert earlier album title)
This works for more than Mastodon.
Lol this works with Metallica, Opeth, Dream Theater, Radiohead, and other artists that experimented new things.
I strongly disagree with this review.
fantano basically diacarded the entire theme of the album and just chopped it down for not fulfilling his wants of what Mastodon music should be. I hate lazy ass accusations of reaching for commerciability and dumbing down their music to reach a broader audience argument. Mastodon isn't a band interested in commercial success (rock and metal doesn't sell). they also have changed and evolved with each record. THEY ARE NEVER GONNA MAKE ANOTHER CTS, or BM or Leviathan. they already did it and slayed it. they have evolved as musicians and grown as vocalists ( Brann and Troy especially) thru actually sing instead of growl, and shout.
this is a fine record, worthy of being among their finest.
Agreed. Anthony got it wrong this time and the like/dislike ratios tell the full story.
I used to be in the same mindset as Fantano, especially after Crack the Skye. I really disliked The Hunter because *I* wanted their follow up album to essentially be Crack the Skye part 2. For a few years a was upset about it and constantly spouted the same stuff Fantano is saying here, until one day I watched an interview with Troy where he said something so simple that just flipped a switch in my head. He said "Why would we want to make the same album twice?". At that point I realized I had it all wrong and was able to re-listen to The Hunter without being burdened with my pre-conceived notions of what I said the album should be, and was able to absolutely fall in love with it, as well as OMRTS and Emperor. That simple sentence really changed my closed-mindedness when it comes to music as a whole and really allowed to to enjoy much more than I was prior to hearing it.
They are very much in it for commercial success. When you come away from screaming your lungs out on remission and start singing “I killed a man cause he killed my goat”. I personally enjoy that song, but these guys didn’t get on late night multiple times for no reason, they know exactly what they’re doing.
@@ThrashisBack6 the hunter has unironically always been in my top 3 albums by then lmao CTS being #1 and OMRTS being tied bc my metal extremist phase all but died out by the time I found mastodon and I used to listen to the hunter on acid I wanna go back
Every Mastodon album is awesome. End of story.
Dude..a 4? It's at least a 6 or 7. I'm Mastodone with you.
The album > This review
Nah, The Album Is Bad
true
Tbh this had some of their most pristine (clean) vocal performances idk what he's talking about.
IKR
Truth
Word.
Agreed.
Facts
In my honest opinion they don't have a single album that's below an 8.
SupremeOverlord agree, emperor and crack the skye are my personal favorites.
WyGuy Dojo agreed
WyGuy Dojo with the exception of this one, of course
rushfan2112 what?
I give this one a 9, The Hunter is the worst to me but it's still a 8. Everything else is 10/10 for me.
Damn this man really hates Brann Dailor singing
Ha! He is the best singer in the band. imo
I'm noticing that, too...
Clearly he hates Fergie and Jesus.
because he is used in the shitiest fucking way possible. his lines are stale and uimaginative and the lyrics are korntier
mATHETICS You know that Brann writes the majority of Mastodon's lyrics himself right? It's not like Brent and Troy just say "Brann sing this" and he does it
I thought that Jaguar God was the best song on the album. Gives me The Sparrow vibes from The Hunter, which is my favorite song of theirs.
Jedisponge16 fuckin A. The Sparrow got me into them
I'm so glad that people can have different opinions and difference makes the world go round. But how the fuck could you prefer The Sparrow to songs off Leviathan or Blood Mountain? :O
@@Claidheambmor Song is spiritual journey. Imo their earlier work is just less pleasant to listen to. Cool riffs, but songs like The Sparrow are more interesting.
Bad 90's songs: Alice in Chains? Sound Garden? You don't like those bands, Anthony?
tl;dr By all means this is not a metal or sludge album. Brett Hinds himself said that they're trying to move away from their roots and go towards a different path. I'm okay with that. I can see why a lot of people like this album. It appeals to a younger, "softer" (not an insult) crowd that simply likes (and this is a stretch) heavy rock. The rocking riffs and grunting vocals of Remisson are way gone. Ever since The Hunter, they've been pulling away from Lifesblood (Call of the Mastodon), Remission, Blood Mountain, etc.
That's what progressive means. Disclaimer: Crack the Skye was their greatest and most successful attempt at going progressive. I loved it. Mastodon is no longer a metal/sludge band. Same as what Anthony said; Bands like Baroness are not either. Trust me when I say this. I have a tattoo based off of the artwork from Baroness' Purple (Credit: Marald Van Haasteren; Crossroads of Infinity) that takes up my entire back. I appreciate both the metal days and the progressive days. Although I'm not a huge fan of this Mastodon album, I can appreciate it for what it is. If you watch their series on "The Making of", you can see that the lyrics are really centered around the life situations and tragedies that they've had to deal with for the past 1.5-2 years. Bill's mother died of cancer and he's always been battling with his addictions (and fortunately beat them). Troy's wife had to deal with cancer as well. "The Sultan's Curse" is an alias of cancer. The entire story that unfolds throughout the album is about this as well, in a metaphorical sense. Their more progressive albums, including Crack the Skye, have had a story to them. This is a more personal note for the band's members.
Being a fan of heavy sludge (Kylesa's early days, Black Tusk, Red Fang's heavier stuff, Baroness' First/Second/Third/Red Album, Neurosis) I will always pick the earlier days of sludge metal bands that go progressive over their more recent, lighter material. It's not harsh exactly, the review he gave. Anthony has his favorites. He's human. He has his own taste in music. He tries to remain unbiased but that's nearly impossible when music is such a major factor in one's life. I, for one, completely agree with his review. But, that doesn't mean I dislike this album. I'm seeing Mastodon tomorrow at Stage AE in Pittsburgh and will fully enjoy them playing their new album live. Of course, I'd like to see them play Lifesblood EP, Remisson, etc.. but I'm a fan of it all. Some people in the comments section have to realize that just because Anthony doesn't like it and says it's "bland" doesn't mean he thinks everyone should hate it. Nobody should think that. It's music. Everyone has a different taste for it.
I fucking love this comment.
respect your opinion buuuuut, I think you would've liked this album if it wasn't a Mastodon album.
bands are allowed to change
kicksex Yeah, he has pretty much hated everybody they've done since Brann got a vocal mic
show yourself would sound like a shitty green day song no matter who claimed a name for it.
this album is shit. change has nothing to do with it--the fact that it's all been done before does.
kicksex this isn't a good album by anyone's standard. Like he said, it really does sound like bad foo fighters with some Mastodon influences
Chandler so you don't like the album because of a single song? Hmm.
Any other thoughts that people haven't been repeating since the single came out? The rest of the album was pretty fucking good. Scorpion Breath is heavy as hell.
Man..I fucking love this album..Steambreather,Jaguar God and Ancient Kingdoms fucking rock..9/10 for me.
Same man Roots Remain is fucking killer
Those three songs are exactly my favourite ones two. Brann really stepped it up with his vocals on this record. And Troy's epic Ancient kingdom part is one of his best vocal performances to date.
Michael Smith Roots Remain is awesome. Very Crack The Skye.
Ancient Kingdoms hooked me on this album. The vocal delivery all around is awesome! As always, the concept is hard to follow from the lyrics but who cares? The dirtiest of B. Hinds on Jaguar God is unbelievable! And Brann's lead in followed by the harmony with Sanders in Word to the Wise's chorus -- gold!
cramthe man agreed. I kinda new he wouldn't like it as much as the first four, but I didn't think he'd hate it
Im not sure how you get an Alice in Chains, STP, Soundgarden type sound out of this at all. You lost me. Completely.
The word here is grunge. I don't see it either.
I listened to a song on The Hunter that reminded me of Alice in Chains. Think it was Dry Bone Village. I also get Soundgarden vibes at times, because SG also experimented with psychedelic elements. There is a connection.
Agreed, you should drink his milkshake
This guy is stupid. Can't believe he has 1.5M subscribers.
The ‘man-rock’ vocal
The fact that once more round the sun got a 7 and emperor a 4 is a bit disturbing.
Plus, literally the exact same "90s radio rock vocals" criticism that he applies to EoS applies even more to OMRtS.
I feel like the ratings are spot on. Anthony rates a little hard and I thoroughly enjoyed once more, but I was disappointed by emperor. Mastodon has always been my favorite band and maybe my taste in music has changed, but this was not a good album.
migu247 I think once more around the sun is a lot better than emperor of sand, but I still don't think it's that bad.
Let’s not lie OMRTS is a lot better guys...
yeah, what is going on?
Yo Antonio, why is "revivalism" more attractive to you when it comes to hip-hop but not contemporary rock (minus Ghost)? respect your opinion even if I disagree but I think this is an interesting question.
Which revivalists does he like besides joey?
Cause he has double standards in regards to music.
Brian Iniguez he's shown a lot of love for thrash metal revivalism
The question, regarding opinion, boils down to: "Why is your opinion so seemingly inconsistent?"
Million Dollar Rabies the question is "when is revivalism done well and when is it not and what makes it good vs. bad?"
Classic review for Crack the Skye?
Leviathan*
Or Blood Mountain. Any of those three would suffice.
I feel like I'm the only person who likes Once More 'Round The Sun.
Damjan P me too
yeah man, the hunter just seemed so uninspired, as if someone forced them to make it. But they definately redeemed themselves with once more, though
Damjan P one of my favorite albums
That album is so good, holy shit. I also think Emperor Of Sand is a good album, dunno what made him hate the vocals, lol
Damjan P same
I'm really torn, I completely respect your opinion on the album, but I feel like so many of your complaints are just so overly critical for no reason. Is the album perfect? Not at all. However, I think its a pretty damn good album with some of the best vocals to date. Brent's guitar parts are fantastic and I personally love Brann's vocals on the album. You also completely ignored the concept of the album which has a heavy influence on both the lyrics and melodies. This review just came across as nitpicky.
Judge me, but I love "pop" Mastodon... And I'm a stoner doom death metal guy
Luiz Jordão I'm kind of with you on that one. Show yourself was a good change of pace for me, this coming from a guy who just picked up an After the Burial album.
Whoa you mean someone who listens to Djenty Metalcore can also listen to Pop Rock with metal undertones?
Who said "djenty"? How old are you, man? I just don't see why making few poppier songs is so bad. That's all. And Mastodon does it very nicely.
adoro achar brasileiro por aqui
A gente tá em toda parte...
You didn't even like Jaguar God?
*triggered*
gregfox jaguar god is one of the greatest songs of this decade
MAJESTIC SONG
That's what I was thinking. Jaguar God is my favourite from the album.
Def a standout track, and I’m not even a big fan of this album either.
Sultans curse is one of the coolest metal songs I have ever heard. Brents vocals freakin rock.
At this point I can confirm you're just trying to piss people off with your metal reviews.
bet you would have given it a 9/10 if Kendrick had a verse
Legend has it that if you rub Anthony's forehead a mystical genie will come out of his ear
No Life Harris where does the forehead stop?
Isn't the "genie" just Cal in a costume tho?
aR0ttenBANANA96 but isn't Cal just Anthony in a costume, meaning that Anthony will come out of his own ear?
Yeah, Anthony is a character created by Cal.
Dead Meme that's his Stando
Great album. You grow up. You get wiser. You live your life. Ever changing.
Mastodon is a great band to grow up with.
I'd die a happy man if Mastodon dropped a new album with just robot singing on top of simple chords. Not that I'd like it, but needledrop would go mad.
Man this was a harsh review. Personally i loved this album, in my opinion they blend their modern sound with their older sound, giving birth to a new Mastodon. The vocals are the best the band has given to date.
I liked your review, but i don't agree with it.
Same here, i love the concept around the album and the whole feel of the album in general, really do love this album a lot
He's like one of those guys that can't have his rock and metal touching on the same plate. Why even bother with the review. This is where metal bands are going dude, you find yourself laughing at the music, you're reviewing the wrong music and you're wasting my time as a listener who takes it seriously
I'm always a bit confused by how an artist's new material pretty much HAS to be compared to their older stuff, you know? Like yeah, maybe Mastodon's not so heavy or "metal" anymore, they're like prog or whatever, so why not review the album as such? And not as a "watered down Mastodon from a decade ago". Feels like it doesn't allow the album to stand on its own, be whatever the musicians in the group want to represent nowadays. I get a lot of what you mean, but I'm still kinda digging this album. Steambreather's fucking great.
Aaron Whence Because if a band that didn't have the discography behind them that Mastodon does put out an album like Emperor of Sand, I would listen to it once, think it was mediocre, and never listen to it again. Context is important in the development of a sound and it's particularly relevant when it comes to forming opinions on direction, progress, artistic vision, etc.
Nice thoughts man, cheers! But also, when it comes to context; isn't the thematic background of an album even more important when it comes to, say, artistic vision? Especially since this here is a concept album. Context-wise I'd be very eager to hear someone discombobulate the artwork, the lyrics, the sounds relating to the theme or the story and their relationship to the music, rather than compare it all what the previous album did. Makes it seem like a "BAND review" (or a "Where are they now?"-segment) and not necessarily an "ALBUM review", you know?
I'd like to also add that after my first listen of this album I did go "Well, it's not Crack The Skye." But what is it then, that's the question.
Aaron Whence well as a band puts out albums it builds a name for itself and builds a fan base that likes that particular name. When u try to change the sound, u have to understand that the fan base will compare it to the old works because that is precisely what made them a fan. If slipknot started putting out country tunes, u would compare it to their old style and would most likely be disappointed as there metal songs are what gave them appeal thruout their career.
That being said, change isn't inherently bad and a lot of recent albums of bands that I've liked have changed, with me still enjoying their sound and I disagree with him calling the album bland as I reasonably enjoyed it (but I'm admittedly biased as I enjoy when bands find a middle ground between really heavy sounds and really melodic ones)
Its funny because radiohead can do whatever the fuck they want with their sound and will be praised for it(which i also do), but when metal or rap does it its a sellout, even if the quality doesn't suffer(looking at you metallica and megadeth)
This album is a pretty logical step from Once More Round the Sun. Not sure how you could like one so much better than the other.
I absolutely adore this album. How can you not like songs like Steambreather, Andromeda, and maybe even Jaguar God
I'm honestly not sure what album you listened to for this review.
Hey, I'm a butthurt fanboy. This album was great.
You should try reviewing this album again.. After actually listening to it.
Radu Ladosi you should try commenting again after actually finding out what an opinion is
Well it's his opinion "Fanthony Scamtano" should actually listen to it.
I agree this album really grew on me and became special, but I've always fuckin loved this band.
The Hunter is an awesome album. If you narrowly look at a band through a lense you create it will distort the work as an objective product.
Albert Draper Exactly
"WRONG"
To me it's very boring. None of the songs stuck. Black Tongue is one of their best songs though.
Albert Draper Exactly. Mastodon one of the most versatile bands. They are the modern day Metallica.
If there's any justice in this world, in thirty years we will look upon The Hunter with the same reverence with which we view Dark Side of the Moon today. The Hunter is brilliant. I don't understand the hate for it. I don't know what people are missing but they're missing it big time.
I like it. I'd say its a 7 or an 8 for me.
So 8/1000? Got it.
Well you wouldn't want to put it into a tube...
Charlie Pearson 8 out of 1?
A 10 ? WOW nice (ppppp) one (ppppp) melon
dead mem son
:C should i delete it ?
Is In Rainbows your fav Rad10head album? It's mine! Hard 2 believe that album is old as it really is now.
yes it is and yes it sounds so new everytime i listen to it, same with kid a
I never get bored of In Rainbows!
Before you mock the lyrics on this album, you should consider the subject matter first.
andywellsey That’s like saying certain subject matter instantly makes the content good or bad. If they put out a song whose lyrics were “Cancer bad, doctor good!” would you defend it?
Matt Cooke I don't think it's about the subject matter, as much as it is reflective of their mental and emotional states as creators of art, and how they collectively expressed the broad range of traumas the subject matter created within their lives.
That's just my take, but I think it gives a broader perspective on from what, exactly, this album was born. I think this RUclipsr missed that bit of insight that might change the way he appreciates this particular work of art.
andywellsey
Like when he said Ember City's chorus was melodramatic but Brann wrote it just before his mom died.
A lot of bad art can come from powerful emotional experiences. It doesn't diminish the importance of those experiences, it's just a reflection of the artist's skill if they can't translate them into moving art. I say this as a massive Mastodon fan (of their first four albums at least). I personally felt that Crack the Skye had much more powerful lyrics than any of the songs on this album imo, and more importantly the music was just more interesting.
You can write corny lyrics about a serious subject lmao
How the fuck is sounding like QOTSA a bad thing? Even if it's Mastodon doing it, QOTSA is a badass band.
ANGRY COMMENT!
Just watched your review. I have listened to this album several times. Honestly, I think you make some valid points, but your rating is so low it can't be taken seriously. You come across as setting out to criticize the band before the review is even started. I understand some of your points. I won't argue that there is an effort here to appeal to a broader audience. I think they will tell you that was by design truthfully, so if this is your big beef with the band then leave it at that. This album is well crafted from top to bottom, which in today's music industry may seem like a futile effort. Many bands are questioning that medium altogether. I deem your rating of 4 out of 10 an insult to the band and their fans. Again, I think you make some valid points, but your rating is so low it can't be taken seriously.
You completely missed the point of this album.
How this album got a 4 and OMRtS got a 7 is fucking beyond me :s I'd rate this as the best album they've done since CTS
Understandable opinion and review. I disagree, but i get it. I just dont think anyone should expect "sludge metal" out of these dudes anymore. How many times do they have to say that theyre not a bunch of pissed off 20 year olds anymore? Me personally, if i want to hear their old heavier music, i go listen to it. Its great. Theyve done it and they did it better than most if you ask me. The stuff theyve been making since Crack the Skye i love just as much. There are plenty of good sludge metal bands out there, not so much "radio rock" thats even half decent or worth a shit. Then again, my 2 cents isnt worth a shit either.
You give Beyonce's Lemonade an 8 and Adele's 25 a 7. We get it, it's just your opinion, but you criticize this album's lyrics for being cheesy, yet corny and shallow pop music you rate higher. Apparently I'm looking for metal reviews on the wrong channel.
Ok boomer
Anthony, been watching your content for about a year now, never disagreed with you more than this. Emperor of Sand is a phenomenal album, and I hate to say it but you sound real pretentious in this video. This isn't watered-down or trying to "make it more unimaginative", and frankly that is fucking insulting to say about a band with as much talent as these guys just for wanting to keep making music they find to sound unique. This takes everything they succeeded with in the Remission days and shines some new light throughout their traditional formula. Sure, Show Yourself is a garbage track, but Precious Stones, Seambreather, Scorpion Breath and Jaguar God are all excellent examples of musical development through their career. I don't understand your complaints with this album whatsoever.
8.5/10
I laugh at the fact that he thinks he knows what Mastodon is trying to prove. He seems to believe they have an agenda to be a mainstream, and that they are trying to become a syrupy pop rock band, e.g.: Linkin Park. Can't they just mature and write more mature music, not just teenage angst sci-fi concept albums? That was cool when I was young, but as a human being, I am growing older and evolving with a more broad world view. You know, real life situations, needing to see other perspectives, and enjoying some wacky stories. Mastodon is painting broader strokes with their brushes, armed with steroid infused musicianship, and soaring vocals. He is way too stuck in the past, just like the guy who wants to hear Reign in Blood and Master of Puppets over and over. Each new Mastodon album is different. I keep seeing him view things with the filter of what they should be, and not who they are now. I think that he is not able to separate himself objectively from their past discography, and not really let the newer material soak in. It is a pretty good ride. I do believe he has some valid points that pertain to the view by people who do not want Mastodon to change from what they were, but it is a pretty hollow argument for not liking the new material, which by many fan's view, is equally as good. They may not be my personal favorites yet, but they are not the crap that this guy insinuates they are.
Wow, I guess we're listening to two completely different albums. Because I absolutely love Emperor of Sand.
DISAGREE!!! WRONG! SAD!!
Cracks me the fuck up how because a band doesn't sound the same that they used to, that they are purposely "trying to be blander... more commercial, and easier to digest". No, simpletons... imagine this alternative... sometimes... brace yourselves... sometimes bands WRITE WHAT THE FUCK THEY GOT DAMN WANT TO! I know right? Mind-fucking-blowing. Look, I'll be the first to admit that I didn't like the Masta-tool version of the band that can be seen on some of their newer records (I actually can't really stand Crack The Skye), but this new album is exquisitely written. Every single note seems to have a purpose... and imo, it's quite apparent. This is most definitely one of my favorite Mastodon albums... not only does it "sound like Mastodon", but it also takes risks that work... and regardless of how "heavy" the music may be at times, the subject matter is as heavy as it gets and the songwriting is the best that it's been in quite some time. Again, just my opinion, but it's actually quite rare for bands to purposely focus on changing their sound to be more "bland", lmao.
So basically he is reviewing this as a metal album which it never set out to be
lol what the fuck are you talking about Anthony? did we even listen to the same album?
Considering the first 4 Mastodon albums this one is definitely disappointing, but a 4? Really? It's not that bad.
This album is a piece of art, it's beatifully crafted through inmense effort and intense personal implication, there hasn't been an album with so much emotional intensity since crack the skye.
I agree this record offers little new elements, still somehow it manages to create an intense, new atmosphere, that I love. This record is definitely the superior of the last three and is one of my favorite.
You're fake news, Fantano
Yeah! Now we have a new review to forever bitch about and it will haunt him until he either changes the score or dies.
I loved the record. It's definitely my fav out of the 3 albums they made after Crack the Skye. Steambreather, Word to the Wise, and Scorpion Breath are the best tracks for me.
KBGrevolver He completely trashed word to the wise. And that's one of my favorite tracks
KBGrevolver But yet again your opinion does not count as long as you have that avatar.
?
ok
How about that music? I sure do like it.
Why is everyone expecting Mastodon to stay the same? Honestly people who don't write music aren't allowed opinions about what other musicians do.
I disagree with your assessment, but respect what you have to say. Love the frequency and overall quality of content Antwon
10 OUTTA 10 REVIEW IT AGAIN
10 OUTTA 10 REVIEW IT AGAIN
10 OUTTA 10 REVIEW IT AGAIN
I'm basically subscribed to this channel just so I can listen to Fantano shit on everything I love.
"hunt for ogres and dwarves/ lion slicer"
But sure, tell me their lyrics are too cheesy Now.
I honestly don't get the alt-rock chorus criticism. They're incredibly fucking catchy and that's great. Isn't it?
never liked metal
loved this album instantly
oh... well I liked it...
Even though I completely disagree with the score, I think this is a really good review. This album sounds like (Crack the Skye + Hunter + Blood Mountain)/3, with some of those 90's elements which Antony is talking about. I honestly cannot think of any other band that combines hardcore, prog and 90's grungy sound in such an enjoyable fashion. 8/10 material.
I agree with all of your sentiments that Fantano underrated and possibly misrepresented the album, but all of your harsh and overly negative complaining in the comment section and in the Like/Dislike ratio will only discourage Fantano from making more metal reviews. He already seems to dislike Prog metal in particular, but I don't want the prog metal community's disapproval to stop him from doing reviews because even though I disagree with his opinions on the genre, doesn't mean I don't want him to make content about it.
"12 minutes, this must be a strong 8"
Definitely not my favorite Mastodon record, but I still really enjoyed it nonetheless.
Mastodon is still my shit.
I don't know man, I think Jaguar God is the best song on that album
2:40 Okay. Tell me one fucking artist who hasn't gone mainstream in his carrier. There's no one.
Every band changes their style over the years to make it less wild and stuff.
Compare Korn's, Trivium's, Anthrax's, Metallica's, Slipknot's, Rise Against's and As I Lay Dying's style with their old ones.
All of them got softer and more mainstream, it's just in the opinion of the listener which style is better (although I think that
most bands go the wrong way with their change).
It's not a crime to do it and I think Mastodon did a good job on the album. It's not as good as I expected it to be but it's
already good because of the amount of feelings put in there.
Makes no sense to me. He rated The Hunter a 6/10. OMRTS a 7/10 and THIS A 4/10?? WHAT. WHAT!! I Personally think this album is better than their last two albums...Think he's being waaaaaaay too harsh here
Gotta disagree with you on this one Anthony
Just gotta accept the band will never be the same. It all changed after Crack the Skye (2009). That's the last time Mastodon dropped an album where every single song was flawless. Now I just pick and choose songs from their records since The Hunter. They're still great songwriters but their albums just aren't as tight and feel more like a collection of songs than a seamless story. Leviathan, Blood Mountain, and Crack the Skye is their flawless trilogy imo. Remission as a brutally heavy honorable mention ;)
What good progressive metal with clean vocals would you recommend then ?
Ben Vincent coheed
Dream Theater
are you gonna finish that croissant?
God, I love this album even more now!
This is still one of the most wild reviews. Just can't imagine a world where I could give EOS a 4, but its subjective like always.
This Album was fucking great, the hell you talking about? This Album is emotional as hell.
When is the Radiohead WORST TO BEST coming out melon?
I like 'Show Yourself' more than every song on Meliora.
Mastodon with The Hunter, which features tracks such as Black Tongue, Deathbound, and Spectrelight, sound like 'anything but a metal band', the Emperor of Sand is a 4, the Violent Sleep of Reason is 'not good', the last Lamb of God wasn't even worth reviewing, but all hail Ghost, apparently. Uhuh, okay.
I wouldn't go as far as to say that you're the Armond White of metal reviews, Anthony, but CoverKillerNation you ain't.
Show Yourself is terrible. It took me longer to unlock my phone than it did to decide to skip the song.
I'm a big fan of Mastodon, it's a shame that I agree on the score. Funny how many fans lose their shit though.
Ok
Isn't Mastodon a Pokémon?
How can someone not like Jaguar God? I'm mad and I've had enough
Because Anthony is a hip hop/rap head who forces himself to listen to rock and metal just so he can claim that he’s the biggest music guru on the interwebs. He doesn’t know shot about this genre, so he ends up making horrible takes when he reviews a rock album.
If this was a QOTSA album, you'd give it 9.5. You need to judge music for what it is. You're so wrapped up in pre-conceptions about everything you review
Seen these guys live at Bonnaroo a few years ago while tripping on lsd and as a hip hop head I finally understood the appeal of Metal... One of the greatest live performances I've ever seen...
Wrongthony Againtano
Give Brent a fucking break. HE WAS IN THE MOON. The moon has 1/10th the gravity of the earth (even less when you're IN IT). Consequently, its not going to be as heavy as usual.
OPETH YOURE A PROGRESSIVE ROCK BAND NOW , THERE IS NO GOING BACK
everything he hates about this album, I love
I used to be in the same camp as fantano but something about this album has really grown on me. There's a lot of really cool ideas and some great songs. It's not as good as their first four but I think it's by far the best thing they've done since CtS
I agree. I was underwhelmed by this album. I was hoping for a heavier sound
have you tried good headphones? because is damn heavy
This is the first Fantano review I am actually pretty angry at, and I don't know how to get over it. Any suggestions, people?
Watch one of his thinkpiece videos. Those highlight pretty well that no matter how much he dislikes an album, he knows very well that it's only his opinion and doesn't have any problems with people liking this stuff, or anything that he hates. I'm basically a Steven Wilson stan, so Anthony has already said things that pissed me off a little, but damn... I'm not coming to this guy to "validate" my taste. I'm curious about his opinion, and it's just natural that we don't always agree.
Kenny Geiger Realize that it's just his opinion and if you like this album you should just continue liking it. Not sure why so many people feel offended and upset that he doesn't like the same music as them.
Guy Man fuck that opinions are bullshit
Recognize that somebody somewhere absolutely hates any given thing that you love, then accept that sometimes those people will be people whose opinions you respect.
Only the first? Man, I envy you.