Review: Mastodon 'Hushed and Grim'
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Published 2021-11-10
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All Comments (21)
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Its an absolute and utter masterpiece. Liked Emperor of sand, loved Once more around the sun, didnt like the Hunter, loved Crack the Skye. This is their magnum opus. Its an astonishing piece of work.
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This is my Album of the Year. Deep, atmospheric, layered, melodic, and utterly interesting throughout. Front to back perfection.
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Hey Pete, excellent review. I never comment on YouTube videos but I wanted to tell you how much i enjoy these reviews and your channel as a whole. No bullshit, no unnecessary flashy intros and over production, just real, honest music discussion. Thanks for all your work and keep up the kick ass work. Thanks!
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This album absolutely blew me away. A ton of new really good music has come out this year, and to this point, this is easily my album of the year. The songs are so atmospheric, epic and sprawling. The emotional weight throughout the lyrical content and musical performances is immense. Both some of their heaviest and most delicate songs in years. I think this is their best album since Crack The Skye. Cannot wait to see them in NYC with Opeth in just over a week!
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Haven't found a single weak song on this album. It's a masterpiece! Bought the vinyl, and base my experience on that. Sounds great. I love how they switch singers, doing their own parts, verse, bridge and chorus, as switching a singers voice as an instrument. Keyboard parts is incredible too. Fuck, this album just kicks ass from start to finish! Love your videos, Pete, keep them coming!
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This is one of those double albums where I loved bits and pieces from each disc and my favorites change within the blink of an eye. The end of More Than I Could Chew might be one of the best moments in their whole catalog. Savage Lands is what I've been waiting for on a Mastodon album, brings me back to a Blood Mountain and Leviathan type of feel.
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I've spun this album a couple of times already, outstanding! This one will be getting many more spins in the weeks ahead.
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There’s an excellent extended vid on YouTube now on the making of Hushed and Grim. Highly recommend!
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Pretty solid album, in my opinion. My one thing about double albums I've noticed is that it's pretty difficult to pull off. Even some of the greatest double albums of all time have some argument as to how much material is really needed and if it can be trimmed down.
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No question, this grabs me more with each spin. Agree on the length but when you have 4 years and a pandemic shutdown… I guess you write tons of music. I think there are so many musical ideas going on that it can be overwhelming at first. Love to catch them on this tour with Opeth.
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Pete, you realize the goal of your channel better than any other channel I know. Great variety of genres, topics, etc. Respect and a pat on the back. Keep on keepin' on.
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Some killer tracks on this album. My favourite so far is Skeleton of Splendor. This one really gave me goosebumps. And I learned a new english term: "detriment". Thanx for the review, on spot as always. Hope you feel better.
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I feel there is a fantastic fifty-minute album lurking among all the chaos here. However, the tracks that i would cut from it appear to be big favorites of many fans...and so are the ones Pete would cut here...so...better to have it all and make a playlist to your liking maybe.
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Absolutely AMAZING album. I'm super, super impressed. Saw them live a week ago and they killed it. Wow. Every track is a banger. My fave is More than I can Chew. Brann Dailor's voice just keeps getting better and better. Stunning 🔥🔥🔥🔥
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Getting better with every listen, favourite song keeps changing. Peace and tranquility currently stuck in my head. Hopefully get to see them played live sooner rather than later.
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I was just wondering when you would review this, perfect timing.
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Love the new, Mastodon ‘ Hushed and Grim’ . Thank you for your review!! All the damn time. 🎤🎸🎵🎹🥁 Life is better with music.
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... this album is the best mastodon work, and the best heavy metal album in 2021!
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Pretty damn good album a solid 9/10 easily ! I didn’t like Emperor of Sand much but this is like a good combo of Crack/Blood and Once More.
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I've been listening to this non-stop and find it to be a masterpiece. Every song is awesome! It's great to read the lyrics as you listen.
