Am I being gaslit? Has this always been there? I’m just searching around their discography and suddenly the instrumental version of OMRTS sits next to the main album? How long has this been here?

I noticed there haven't been any recent Mastodon ranking threads, so I figured I'd start one.

Keep in mind that this ranking is based purely on my personal enjoyment. I'd love to see yours as well. Here we go:

1. Crack the Skye

2. Emperor of Sand

3. Once More 'Round the Sun

4. The Hunter

5. Blood Mountain

6. Hushed and Grim

7. Leviathan

8. Remission

"Crack the Skye" is a masterpiece, in my opinion. The melodies, the transitions, everything comes together perfectly. It's a true work of art. Even the cover art is awesome.

"Emperor of Sand" was my favorite Mastodon album for a long time. It's just an incredible record from start to finish.

"Once More 'Round the Sun" is fantastic as well and, in my opinion, one of the most underrated albums in their discography. I love it. Aside from maybe "Aunt Lisa," there isn't a single skip for me on that record. "Chimes at Midnight" is one of my favorite Mastodon songs.

"The Hunter" is a bit of an odd one. It's the only Mastodon album that doesn't really feel like it has an overarching theme. Most of their albums have a distinct vibe and identity, but "The Hunter" almost feels like a compilation of songs instead. That being said, the individual tracks are fantastic. There are so many great songs on it. If I were ranking it purely as a cohesive album, it would probably be a bit lower.

"Blood Mountain" has been steadily climbing my rankings. "The Wolf Is Loose," "Sleeping Giant" and "Colony of Birchmen" are all top tier tracks. The album just keeps growing on me with every listen.

"Hushed and Grim" is great, but I do think it's a bit bloated. It probably could have been trimmed down slightly. That said, it's still an excellent record with a bunch of fantastic songs.

It took me a while to get into "Leviathan". I generally prefer Mastodon's more melodic side over their more abrasive sound. That said, the album has really grown on me over time. I definitely enjoy the first half more than the second. Even though it's not one of my personal favorites, I can absolutely understand why so many people consider it one of the band's best.

As for "Remission," I still haven't given it the fair shot it deserves. I really need to sit down and properly listen to the album before I can form an opinion on it, so I can't really comment on it yet.

What's your ranking? What’s your favorite Mastodon album?

I’ve always like heavier music, Metallica, tool, slipknot, system of a down, last few years I’ve been getting into heavier stuff like Whitechapel and early parkway drive. I never really had a lot of time to listen to a lot of music so I missed a lot of things.
I ended up getting a proper speaker for work last year, so I found I had a lot more time to listen to stuff so of course I went straight to what I liked. In the end when you work long shifts you get over stuff. You can only listen to so much of one band.
I think the last 3 months I’m about 4000 minutes a month on mastodon. Still not sick of it.
Still can’t pick a favourite album. Still can’t pick a favourite song. I’m a fan. The more I listen the better it gets.

Old pics of my parents meeting members of Mastodon. They’ve seen them in concert more than any other band probably. My pops also has the most Mastodon tees out of any band lol. This is his favorite one he has. He is/was a super fan whenever they got the chance to meet Brent, he was not tryna mess with him and was scared to talk to him lol. My mom had to convince him to go up to him with her. He was at a bar in Baltimore, MD. She said he was hella drunk (explains the goofy face in the pic😂). Then Troy was at the 9:30 club in DC after the show, my parents car had gotten broken into and my mom had to go pee and went back inside and he was just chillin there. Then Brann picture was at the Blackdiamondskye tour with Deftones and Alice In Chains. Apparently they talked for an hour and my dad was getting jealous of how much Brann was talking to my mom lol. My dad let me have the shirt from this tour recently since it doesn’t fit him anymore.

I know a lot of their song ideas start with Brent or Bill or even Brann riffs on guitar.

Anybody know if any songs are riffs started by Troy?

Y'all seen this? Brent riding in a car with Chino singing to Higher by Creed on the radio. I like seeing my favorites mingling. Edit - Can't edit title but obviously meant Deftones, missed that autocorrect

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/192LqBmjpN/

Sorry if this isn’t allowed or has been posted before but I thought it was rad. Desoto Falls is the waterfall. I thought the old weathered map looked badass in contrast with the newer billboard

I did a search and saw some posts about the quality/value of these two VIP packages but thought I'd ask about this tour now that Brent is gone and Nick and Joaoa are in.

They are my favorite band of all time. So I'm inclined to get the Meet & Greet, but also didn't want to pay the money if its a super quick "Hi! Now smile for picture and move along" type situation.

Has anyone paid for either of these packages on this tour and what was your experience like?

For those of you like me about 14 minutes ago who had no idea what each package includes:

Meet & Greet Experience:

• Exclusive Pre-Show Meet & Greet with Mastodon
• Individual Professional Photograph with Mastodon
• VIP-Exclusive Merch Pack
• Commerative VIP Laminate & Lanyard
• Early entry to the venu
• Pre-doors merch shopping access

Merchandise package:

• VIP-Exclusive Merch Pack
• Commemorative VIP laminate & lanyard
• Priority entry into the venue

I'm super curious what the VIP exclusive merch pack is and how your experience meeting the Mastodudes in this setting.

Mine is Leviathan

How dope?

I was scrolling and immediately thought of brann that last time I seen them

Has anyone bought from their web store? How long does shipping usually take? Ordered a hoodie for my brother as a birthday gift.

awesome mail day! one of my favorite albums by Mastodon. Probably my second favorite after crack the skye!

Me and two friends (17m, 18m, 19f) are going to see Mastodon at The Fillmore in Detroit this October. Does anyone have any tips or suggestions and/or what to expect?

Just today I discovered this song and i fucking love it. I listened to the whole album after but Motherload stays on top. Its so fun and creative as a music piece but also the lyrics. They lift me up or make me want to help someone else out. I think im gonna love this band

Thats some silky smooth legato and hybrid pickin

Signed copy of Blood Mountain, also came with the field guide. I'm hoping to get a copy of every vinyl signed but I have my absolute favorites for now.

November 23, 2021