Mastodon has become one of those bands that everyone needs to know. Metal head and those (non)alike will tell you that these guys have serious skills. So after a year since their award winning album “Blood Mountain” that news broke that they were recording their four
th studio, everyone’s ears were hungry for their genius. Finally the time has come, “Crack the Skye” is release onto the world.
I actually got to hear most of the album, excluding the final track, “The Last Baron,” about a month head in advance. What I heard made my jaw drop. This band was no longer jerking around and they proved it with just the opening track, “Oblivion,” having about ¾ of the band doing vocals. The album then gives way to their single, “Divinations” which just surf the ether. “Quintessence” then picks up the weight and grooves it way in that led ways into the Russian inspired tracks, “The Czar” and “Ghost of Karelia” which just haunts your soul. The album then takes a turn for the tragic with the emotional “Crack the Skye” that then drops us off at the epic quest of “The Last Baron.”
The sound of this album is truly mind altering. Wind and the Ether, the Sprit World, all of this played a part in the making of this album. The ideal song to hear this quality is, “Ghost of Karelia.” All of the band members are in sync with one another as they harmonize in instrument and voice. The screaming they on
ce did is still on here, but they use it wisely, thinking carefully where each part is leading and how their voices should sound. The lyrics they sing deal with the concept of a boy projecting himself out of his body, getting lost in space, and finding help in the Mad Monk Rasputin. The lyrics also derive from the drummer’s childhood with dealing with his sister’s death. All of this leads to an emotional album, dealing with despair, lost, hopelessness, and faith. This can be seen throughout Paul Romano’s awesome artwork.
I can’t true see a down side to this album as I listen. They moved on from their past albums and are ready for a new future. As well, as the days went on after CTS release, I don’t think they have sold out. They are trying out something new while still keeping with familiar styles. This is the Mastodon I’ve hoped for in the past.
This is an incredible album, one that must not be passed up. Once you’ve listen to it as lease once you will understand why I’m giving “Crack the Skye” 5 out of 5 stars. So go get this album and enjoy it and if you can, try to find the all instrumental version of the album, it’s an awesome experience as well. Enjoy your music sound-land.
Cheers.
th studio, everyone’s ears were hungry for their genius. Finally the time has come, “Crack the Skye” is release onto the world.I actually got to hear most of the album, excluding the final track, “The Last Baron,” about a month head in advance. What I heard made my jaw drop. This band was no longer jerking around and they proved it with just the opening track, “Oblivion,” having about ¾ of the band doing vocals. The album then gives way to their single, “Divinations” which just surf the ether. “Quintessence” then picks up the weight and grooves it way in that led ways into the Russian inspired tracks, “The Czar” and “Ghost of Karelia” which just haunts your soul. The album then takes a turn for the tragic with the emotional “Crack the Skye” that then drops us off at the epic quest of “The Last Baron.”
The sound of this album is truly mind altering. Wind and the Ether, the Sprit World, all of this played a part in the making of this album. The ideal song to hear this quality is, “Ghost of Karelia.” All of the band members are in sync with one another as they harmonize in instrument and voice. The screaming they on
ce did is still on here, but they use it wisely, thinking carefully where each part is leading and how their voices should sound. The lyrics they sing deal with the concept of a boy projecting himself out of his body, getting lost in space, and finding help in the Mad Monk Rasputin. The lyrics also derive from the drummer’s childhood with dealing with his sister’s death. All of this leads to an emotional album, dealing with despair, lost, hopelessness, and faith. This can be seen throughout Paul Romano’s awesome artwork.I can’t true see a down side to this album as I listen. They moved on from their past albums and are ready for a new future. As well, as the days went on after CTS release, I don’t think they have sold out. They are trying out something new while still keeping with familiar styles. This is the Mastodon I’ve hoped for in the past.
This is an incredible album, one that must not be passed up. Once you’ve listen to it as lease once you will understand why I’m giving “Crack the Skye” 5 out of 5 stars. So go get this album and enjoy it and if you can, try to find the all instrumental version of the album, it’s an awesome experience as well. Enjoy your music sound-land.
Cheers.
