Unreleased Mastodon LP 'Crack The Skye' Analyzed

Unreleased Mastodon LP "Crack The Skye" Analyzed

posted Dec 31, 2008 at 10:33 PM by Zamfir. (21 Comments)

Metal journalist John Doran has gotten his hands on Mastodon's new, unreleased album "Crack The Skye." He's given a track-by-track breakdown of his impressions on his blog, "The Quietus." The album's due out in early 2009, so for now, his review is all you get.

Brief synopsis: it's a bit mainstream, but it still shreds like a fiend.

Source: The Quietus

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21 Comments on "Unreleased Mastodon LP 'Crack The Skye' Analyzed"

1. zombie ritual writes:

I don't trust anything this dude says. He said Leviathan was a death metal record, he compared Mastodon to SOAD constantly and said that since there's screaming and singing they are emo. So, he fails. Totally jacked for this cd though. I'm sure it will be good.

# Jan 1, 2009 @ 12:17 PM ET | IP Logged

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2. That_One_Guy writes:

No matter what this dude says I'll still be picking this one up.

# Jan 1, 2009 @ 12:22 PM ET | IP Logged

3. Caveman1 writes:

Cant believe mastodon would let this guy review the new material if post 1 is true. I'd tell him to f*** off

# Jan 1, 2009 @ 12:29 PM ET | IP Logged

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4. Blindgreed1 writes:

I love the Mastodon...

NP: Thunderkiss - One of Jsin's gay blek metl bands.

# Jan 1, 2009 @ 12:45 PM ET | IP Logged

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5. Netromancer writes:

I'll buy this the day it's released preview or no preview. There are very few bands I can say that about.

# Jan 1, 2009 @ 3:34 PM ET | IP Logged

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6. Valley_of_the_Dead writes:

A bit mainstream?!?!?! lol

I, for one will, certainly be picking this album up, it will definitely be an album worthy of being purchased!

# Jan 2, 2009 @ 6:08 AM ET | IP Logged

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7. Txmetalhead writes:

Mastodon is a given. They have NOT let me down, so far. I will be getting this cd, too. They are simply incredible, and seem to truly love making music, and are really cool people.

# Jan 2, 2009 @ 11:42 AM ET | IP Logged

8. Jamez writes:

Oh yeah, I will definitely pick it up. Mastodon's the best "new band" out there

# Jan 2, 2009 @ 1:46 PM ET | IP Logged

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9. Txmetalhead writes:

Hell ya, dude! Mastodon is one of the bright spots for this new year. They are all practically, genius musicians. The lyrics are deep, well-thought out, the drumming is spectacular, they make heavy goove-type progressive music, play incredibly technical, yet, catchy riffs, have a style that is clearly their own, and just keep putting out great music. They don't care if they make millions of dollars, write real, creative music, and are great, down-to-earth people. I own all of their albums, and they are all GREAT, in my opinion. This review guy - well - what does he know?

# Jan 2, 2009 @ 2:30 PM ET | IP Logged

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10. Jake.Shall.Perish writes:

I can't agree with any of you more. They are just plain amazing. Anything Mastodon puts out will be an instant classic with me. Some of my favorite songs come from this band, like Blood and Thunder, or Hunters of the Sky. This band is probably my favorite right now.

NP - Mastodon - March of the Fire Ants

# Jan 2, 2009 @ 2:43 PM ET | IP Logged

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11. Jake.Shall.Perish writes:

Oh yeah, this will be Mastodon's 5th album o.O. Remission, Leviathon, Blood Mountain and their most recent Call of the Mastodon. Crack the Skye will be the 5th.

# Jan 2, 2009 @ 2:51 PM ET | IP Logged

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12. Jake.Shall.Perish writes:

not to mention the EP Lifesblood and their demo album (although the demo wasn't released, but I have it =D).

# Jan 2, 2009 @ 2:53 PM ET | IP Logged

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13. Jake.Shall.Perish writes:

I hate stupid band reviews =/

# Jan 2, 2009 @ 2:54 PM ET | IP Logged

14. ...Just Another Number... writes:

Is it just me? Or does Mastodon go for the System of a Down approach a bit? Aside from those 2 bands I have never in my life heard of a band having more unreleased LPs and tracks that are leaked onto the net. Not a bad thing but it just seems to be becoming a more common thing. Then again all music should be free and record companies should get less profit from bands.

# Jan 2, 2009 @ 8:14 PM ET | IP Logged

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15. Jake.Shall.Perish writes:

The thing about Mastodon is that the LP and the demo they released were strictly for the record companies, not to be sold. I guess the record company liked their potential, fixed them up, but didn't like the LP.

# Jan 3, 2009 @ 12:57 AM ET | IP Logged

16. Chuklz writes:

This guy obviously needs to work on his reviews i felt that he rambled more than reviewing. Some things he said made point of interest just take what he says and compare to a mastodon scale and it sounds like it might be a nice hefty satisfying relaxing and artful experience. I can not wait i have been waiting for a new mastodon. Crack the Skye will be thr sh**!

# Jan 4, 2009 @ 8:18 AM ET | IP Logged

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17. Cynic writes:

I can't stand these wanky Rolling Stone type reviews, this is what happens when the mainstream comes in contact with metal. They just flutter and fail.

# Jan 4, 2009 @ 1:26 PM ET | IP Logged

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18. Jake.Shall.Perish writes:

The thing about this review that I didn't like was that they didn't do ANY real research on the band. Honestly, not even knowing the amount of albums the band has produced already discredits this guy at the start.

# Jan 4, 2009 @ 2:31 PM ET | IP Logged

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19. Netromancer writes:

There are certain bands who require one to train one's ear to actually listen to. This guy is apparently stuck in a mainstream alt-metal rut in his comparisons. Like I said though, I will own this the day it's released.

# Jan 4, 2009 @ 3:32 PM ET | IP Logged

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20. Jake.Shall.Perish writes:

You're not alone Netro lol.

# Jan 4, 2009 @ 7:31 PM ET | IP Logged

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21. That_One_Guy writes:

Netro -- Well said. You're not the only one.

# Jan 7, 2009 @ 12:13 PM ET | IP Logged

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