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Mastodon: Leviathon
Alright, for all those with even a slight interest in metal...RUN OUT AND BUY THIS. NOW. Probably the best all-around metal album since Master Of Puppets. Thrashing, 'Maiden-esque melodies, dirgy bits, mulitfaceted vocals (and a general avoidance of silly "Cookie Monster" vox), Neurosis-like atmospherics, mathy structures, killer drumming (Brann Dailor is a monster!).... it's all here. It's even got a loose concept theme going on (think Moby Dick). Excellent opener "Blood And Thunder" has already been nicked by Slosh for his year-end comp, so that still leaves "I Am Ahab," "Iron Tusk," "Seabeast," and "Megalodon" to use for my own upcoming Offend Yr. Parental Unit comp. Oh yes. And 13-minute epic "Hearts Alive" ownz. This album rules, I cannot stress that enough.
Alright, now you need Remission! It's heavier, thrashier. At the time I called it the best metal album since Roots and I'll stick by that claim today.