Blood Mountain Review

Release Date: Sep 12, 2006
Label: Reprise
Genres: Post-Hardcore, Power Metal, Progressive Metal, Thrash, Grindcore, Death Metal/Black Metal, Heavy Metal, Alternative Metal
Number Of Tracks: 12
The sludgy, raw and fierce Mastodon blurs the line between metal, rock and prog with their major-label debut, Blood Mountain.

Sound:	9.8
Lyrics:	9
Impression:	9.9
Overall rating:	9.6
Users rating:	9.1
Comments:	71

Featured review by: unregistered, on september 14, 2006

Sound: Ok, so on Sept. 12, 2006 a piece of magnificent art was released by 4 men. Their names are Tory Sanders, Bill Kelliher, Brann Dailor and Brent Hinds. It is the most amazing metal masterpiece to come out in decades. This is an amazing, captivating, brutal and beautiful thrill ride that every fan of Mastodon and metal in general should take. I've had it 2 days and already it's my favourite album ever. Being the huge fan that I am, it's not surprising that I along with many others should be blown away with the general calmness that this record gives you. Brent's vocals are more clear and amazing than ever(Troy remarked that they had improved on Leviathan). But this album surpasses that. The heavy songs are Mastodon in feel and sound. Before I got the entire thing, I had only heard The Wolf is Loose, Crystal Skull and Capillarian Crest. I've come to love the entire CD. Some of the tracks that really move me are This Mortal Soil, for the beautiful acoustic and solo intro and Colony of Birchmen for Brent's captivating chorus vocals. This album has so many ranges, you'll forget it's Mastodon. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics have vastly improved over Leviathan, not just in content, but meaning as well. Again the lyrics of Colony of Birchmen hit home for me, as well as some of the more aggressive tunes. Troy and Brent are again the perfect mix of a vocal team, the high and low combination of one singing, one shouting makes for a more clear and viable sound overall. Great improvement for both. Sometimes the music and the lyrics and the music don't add up, but the music speaks for itself. // 10

Impression: I'll say it one more time, this is a perfect album in every sense. Amazing job by Mastodon and this will be a hard act to follow. Many props to them for such a powerful record and all the time and effort they put in, it was well worth it. If this CD were stolen or lost, although I'd guard it with my life, I'd get another without thinking. It's one of those CD's you rush out to get the day it's released. I know I did. Guest vocals by Josh Homme and others help solidify the highs of Blood Mountain, as I'm a fan of Queens Of The Stone Age as well. I just have to say, this is a simply goddamn good album. // 10

overall: 9.7

Reviewed by: F-ing Hostile, on march 17, 2008

Sound: The sound and music of Mastodon's Blood Mountain is very unique and awesome. It combines elements of groove metal, stoner metal, and progressive metal. The story is described by Troy Sanders (bass/vocals) "It's about climbing up a mountain and the different things that can happen to you when you're stranded on a mountain, in the woods, and you're lost. You're starving, hallucinating, running into strange creatures. You're being hunted. It's about that whole struggle." I love the style of Mastodon uses in Blood Mountain, there's a lot of nice sludgy and groovy riffs, and the drummer really pounds on his snare a lot, and not in an annoying way. The vocals sound really good in this album also, and it's chop full of groovy bass lines. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: Well, I don't pay attention to how well thought out the lyrics are usually in any album I listen to, but they sound great with the music. The lyrics sound great from both singers, the singing and yelling sound really good in this album, I'm not going to say that either of them are the most amazingly skilled singers, because they're not, but they sound damn good at what they do, although it does get annoying when they go overboard with the vocal effects (BladeCatcher). // 9

Impression: I think it easily compares just as good if not better than every other Mastodon album, Blood Mountain and Leviathan are a tie with me. The most impressive songs are, Colony of Birchman, The Wolf is Loose, Crystal Skull, Capillarian Crest, Hunters of the Sky and This Mortal Soil. I love everything about it, the guitar melodys, the drumming style, the basslines, and the vocals, I don't really hate anything about it. If it were stolen or lost I'd buy it again for sure. // 10

overall: 10

Reviewed by: Riffomatic_5000, on june 04, 2008

Sound: I tell you, this CD really did surprise me. Not once before buying this did I think this CD would turn me into a huge Mastodon fan, but it did. I had listened and even bought some of Mastadon's older stuff, but most of that can't even compare to Blood Mountain. Actually, Remission comes back to mind, once in a while, but it still can't add up to the pure face bludgeoning that is Blood Mountain. The album starts out with the catchy and ripping "The Wolf Is Loose". When I bought this CD, I had a friend with me. I did not think he would really enjoy the band, but I put the CD in anyways. As soon as the blazing fast drum roll came through my speakers, I knew that we were in for a wild ride. He quickly said "This is awesome". Yes, indeed it was. As soon as Hinds and Kelliher hit their first note on the guitar, it's gold. Their whole technique and sound just screams brilliance! As soon as "The Wolf Is Loose" ends, "Crystal Skull" then breaks in. It starts out with a very exotic tribal drum intro and then breaks into an awesome riff followed by the brilliant vocals of Brent Hinds and Troy Sanders. Other songs such as The Sleeping Giant, Capillarian Crest, Circle of Cysquatch, Bladecatcher, Colony Of Birchmen, Hunters Of The Sky, Hand Of Stone, This Mortal Soil, Siberian Divide, and Pendulous Skin continue to show off the sheer brilliance and originality of this band. Brent Hinds really surprised me on this one. Him and Kelliher's riffs are catchy and all-in-all awesome sounding. Where Hinds really shines is in songs like Capillarion Crest, Crystal Skull, Bladecatcher, and Colony Of Birchmen. He will mesmerize you with his blazing fast chickin' pickin' and flat-out killer solo's. Actually, Hinds is not the only shining star on this album; Brann Dailor amazes with his fast and technical drumming. These guys always keep up a pretty fast pace, and he does more than keep up. His phenomenal drumming is part of Mastodon's signature sound, and he is one of the many reasons why this album really stands out to me. My favorite songs on this CD are: The Wolf Is Loose, The Sleeping Giant, Capillarian Crest, Bladecatcher, Colony Of Birchmen, and This Mortal Soil. I actually love every song, but these are my absolute favorties. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: Okay, most everyone that knows Mastodon and their members knows that Brent Hinds tends to get his lyrical ideas, well, from lighting up a joint and going to town on it. He has admitted it in many interviews, and it really shows in the trippy lyrics. I, personally, enjoy Mastodon's insane and adventurous lyrics. I believe the whole premise is, from what Brent Hinds has said in interviews, is about a man having to climb this great mountain to place a crystal skull at the alter at the top of the mountain. As he journey's up the mountaintop, he encounter's many weird things, such as a Cysquatch (One of Mastodons' crazy concoctions) and a forest of man-eating tree's. Yes, it's very weird stuff, but interesting, nontheless. // 10

Impression: This album is a masterpiece, in my eyes. They probably couldn't have done better if they'd tried. It's just that friggin' good. From the break-out, ear bludgeoning "The Wolf Is Loose", to the mesmerizing and southern sounding "Pendulous Skin", this album excels in all categories. I usually don't write reviews unless the album truly is worth it, and trust me, this one is. This album has boosted Mastodon up on my list of favorite bands, and they've really seemed to inspire me with their abstract form of Metal. Yes, there are a lot of people who wouldn't consider them to be "teh br00talz!", but that doesn't matter when your are this creative and original. This album gets a 10 in all categories from me. Seriously, if you are even thinking about purchasing this album, don't even waste your time thinking about it! Trust me, you won't be sorry. Oh, and heck yea I would buy this album again if I lost it, because it is worth having in my collection. // 10

overall: 8.7

Reviewed by: johnnyblack, on august 22, 2007

Sound: I sit down and press the play button, not knowing what to expect? At first I here only the hollow of the speaker, then in a blast of image and sound I hear Mastodon! At first the tracks whent by with nothing sparking intrest, but then I press repeat and start to hear the record clear now. At first glance the album seems scary or unknown like the monster in the closet, but when you start to look at it again it only wants to be friends, that's what this albums like. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: First and formost this not a lyrics album but a musical artist for musical artist album. The guitar, bass, and drums create the tone or place the artist wants you to imagine, Mastodon pulls this of just as well as thay did on thare other albums and creates meny tones of feeling. The lyrics aid to help create that tone and state of being if not effect driven vox then deep gut vox and all of this makes a great sound. // 7

Impression: If the album does not stick the frist time around then give it another try because you would be missing out on great music. You can't expect to love to death do us part every track but you can expect to take something away from it's melting pot of sounds. In closeing thoughts I would like to say that this is a great album but it would not be true it does lack at times but makes up for it in shear madness and trueness an that's what music is about madness and trueness. // 10

overall: 10

Reviewed by: thedudeguy, on february 23, 2007

Sound: Amazing, that's one way to put it. Everytime I listen to this record, I find something new and interesting. Whether it's a cool vocal harmony, or an acoustic riff I missed. It pure greatness. Brann is a drum god, the next Neil Pert! His jazz influenced drumming helps this masterpiece become even more unique. Brent and Bill's guitar work is very good as usual. They know how to make a riff come alive. Troy handles the bass duties very well on this album. He knows when to play, and when not to. He brings a very cool aspect to the band, it's agressive, but intelligent. The way they bridge prog rock, hard rock, and heavy metal is flawless. It's worth a listen. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: I love the vocals, they're odd, interesting, and very cool. The first track, "The Wolf Is Loose", starts off with shout and brutal screaming. Then Troy adds in this very interesting vocal part, it sounds raspy, but angry, very interesting. Then you have a song like "Sleeping Giant", the vocals are very sorrowful, but beautiful and powerful at the same time. Then you have that cool outro with the spoken words. Another interesting track vocal wise is Capillarian Crest, Brent utalizes the higher pitched screams, but he doesn't get carried away and makes the insane. Then you have this very cool chorus line, thing, where they harmonize and sound like they're frantic (the capillarian, gone away, part). The vocals on Colony of Birchmen are very well done aswell. I love how Brent and Josh Homme harmonize together, especially during the gone away, my hearts gone away, part. The lyrics are great, I love the themes they use, and all of those creatures! Very creative. // 10

Impression: Best of 06, hands down. Compare it to other artists, you can't, no one has done this in recent years, creating such a mind bending story and being able to play their instuments as well. My personal favorites are: Wolf Is Loose, Crystal Skull, Sleeping Giant, Colony Of Birchmen, This Mortal Soil, Siberian Divide. But overall, the whole album is stellar. // 10

Reviewed by: unregistered, on may 04, 2007

Sound: This being my first real introduction to Mastodon, besides their impressive cover of Metallica's Orion, I was very impressed, and a bit put off at the beginning, but that soon faded. I'll start off by saying that Mastodon is the most original band I've heard to date. I can almost guarantee that we'll never hear anything like Mastodon. The riffs and melodies they put together may sound a bit awkward at first, not really fitting into the time structure, but after giving it a listen a few more times, you can really see where the band is taking the music, if you catch my drift. The vocals are pounding and intense on some songs (The Wolf is Loose, Crystal Skull) But as the album progresses, they move more into the realm of ethereal and haunting vocals (Colony of Birchmen). // 10

Lyrics and Singing: Generally, I don't listen to music for the lyrics. When I really took a second look at this CD and paid what attention I could to the lyrics, I think they fit perfectly with the music. Colony of Birchmen(my favorite song on the CD, close with Crystal Skull) Really shows the band's skill by slowly increasing the strength of the instruments, all the while the lyrics are becoming more and more dark, ending with a ripping guitar solo, just after the singer says "Take it now." Masterful, is all I can say. // 8

Impression: Overall, I prefer more straight-edge metal, the classic thrash stuff. I dabble in prog and such, and this is a great addition to my small group of prog metal. It's a bit awkward at first, because you can't really tell where the time is, particularly on Capillarian Crest(still a great song) but after a couple listens through, things start falling in place and you get a good feel for the music. The one thing I don't like on the album is on the song Circle of Cysquatch, the goofy vocal effect that comes in about a minute and a half through. It brings to mind the(what I think is) terrible remix of For Whom the Bell Tolls that was on the Spawn video game soundtrack. Still, a great album, worthy of anyone's $15. // 9

overall: 9.7

Reviewed by: Chardo, on october 13, 2006

Sound: Mastodon have become a fitting part of what we call modern "prog-rock", though it really doesn't matter once you've had a good listen to this album. The contrast of not only tones but syles between the members (notably Brann Dailor on drums, and Bill Kelliher and Brent Hinds on guitars) is what gives the album it's appeal. The guitar work jumps from sporatic to sludging to down south chicken picking in an oddly natural way, and is accented by great bass lines and some crazy Randy Rhoads "polka dot" drums. The production is very tight and sounds extremely well thought out, without losing the raw intensity of the band. The sheer technical ability of the band is worth the 13 dollars Canandian that I paid for the album (twice over). Give one listen to Capillarian Crest, Circle of Cysquatch or Colony of Birchmen and you'll understand. // 10

Lyrics and Singing: In the case of Mastodon, the lyrics are really good within the context of the music. This is kind of unsual, since most bands that deal with this kind of lyricism get slapped with a "power metal" badge and cast off. In this particular situation this is not the case. Also, Troy Sanders fits in a good niche between the growl and the singing. If still not convinced, guest singers Cedric Bixler Zavala (Mars Volta), Josh Homme (QOTSA), and Scott Kelly seemingly fill the void. // 9

Impression: I haven't heard anybody that is really that close to the sound that Mastodon has made for themselves. I will say it is not for all people, but it in my opinion is a good step for metal music. Capillarian Crest is one of my favorites right now and why not. It kicks your ass and it feels good! These guys are great musicians who give a shit about music, and in my opinion handed out a great metal album that is worth being in any metal heads collection. Enough said. // 10

Reviewed by: unregistered, on september 13, 2006

Sound: Ok so first off, Mastodon has probably one of the most unique sounds in metal today. It has everything you need, but all wrapped in a progressive tone. This album is a clear progression from Leviathan. The difference between the two is that this album has a lot more to it. There isn't a song like Blood And Thunder, where you can listen to it once and it will immediately kick your ass. But there are definitely amazing guitar riffs that will, but right after it will go into something completely different. The guitars are just one of the many highlights to this album. Songs like Capillarian Crest just destroy you. It's a complete mindf--k. Imagine Megalodon on acid, and then you have this song. My favorite songs have to be, Circle Cysquatch and The Wolf Is Loose. They both almost sound like a symphony. Huge epic songs. There are quite a few slow songs such as: Sleeping Giant, Colony Of Birchmen, This Mortal Soil, and Pendelous Skin. Each one different from one another. All of this is wrapped up in some of the most amazing drumming in music today. Brann Dailor is extremely creative. Crystal skulls stands out for me the most. Starting off with 50 second tribal drum intro. Fans of the band will easily enjoy this. // 9

Lyrics and Singing: The lyrics for Mastodon is a love/hate relationship. Some might think that the lyrics are a bit comicish. But that doesn't matter at all, because once Brent and Troy start to sing and yell, it will completely put you in a trance. There is quite a bit of singing in this album. Almost every song has some sort of actual singing. So fans of the yelling might be put off. But I enjoy it very much. It's very different from what they have been doing. There are also a lot of guest singers on here. Josh Homme from QOTSA singing on Colony of Birchmen, Cedric Bixler Zavala from The Marst Volta singing on The Siberian Divide, and Scott Kelley from Neurosis singing on Crystal Skull. Cedric's is the most interesting. You wouldn't even be able to tell it is him. Each of them add interesting bits to their respective songs. // 9

Impression: This album is simply incredible. I would hope all Mastodon fans would pick it up and fans of metal in general. It will have a bit for everyone. The songs are huge. Each with a sound unlike anything else out right now. This is probably my favorite release of this year next to Tool's 10,000 days. Go buy it! // 10

Comments

[beadlehands]

Sounds good. Josh Homme gets around a bit doesn't he. Bloody musical tart

Can't wait to give this a listen.

Great band. Amazing live.

[Felix Crowills]

This Album is BLOODY Brilliant... Brent&Bill are probably my favourite guitar duo... watch the making of Blood Mountain clips makes it seem so easy... but it isn't if you try... Brann kicks serious ass with the drumming... Troy is a monster bassist... Mastodon are HUGE... they're my greatest inspiration... can't wait to see them live...

[Mikke]

great band and everyone is ****ing great in their instruments but im not a big fan of the vocals on some songs. the lyrics are good though

[Shinozoku]

I need to get this album. I've heard many of thier songs off of Leviathan (and seen the vids), and I really like them. I'm one of the few people that likes slightly (or extremley) comical/cheezy vocals, mostly because I'm not as single-minded as some music fans can be. I look forward to getting it next time I'm at the CD place...

[MHanky]

colony of birchmen makes me hard

[Jaffaps2]

I got it today and on first listen it is just superb. Tight drumming, crushing guitar, the bass is probably the loser of the day but the bassist is the singer and I love the vocal style! Mastodon are quality!

[feesk8ordie]

Best. Band. Ever. Enough said. If you don't own any Mastodon albums, buy Remission or Leviathan. If you already have them, buy this.

[scraggyfrag21]

Mastodon is the Best!! I love every song on every album so far. I have to get this album Today!

[CitizenZombie]

This album is unbelievable. I'd compare it to pink floyd dark side of the moon, it's something very different that's just put together beautifully.

[therobbert]

I want to get it. But Amputechture was priority for me, so since money's sparce, I bought Amp. Listened to this CD on the myspace and liked it, so I'll pick it up eventualy.


And feesk8ordie, I hope you're exaggerating.

[the_maestro]

I picked this one up and was fairly disapointed with it. Then "Sleeping Giant" came blasting through my speakers and I couldn't stop listening to it. All I could do was to listen to the rest in the CD in awe. This album is insanely good, and I really dig the vocals.

[axiom]

therobbert wrote:

I want to get it. But Amputechture was priority for me, so since money's sparce, I bought Amp. Listened to this CD on the myspace and liked it, so I'll pick it up eventualy.


And feesk8ordie, I hope you're exaggerating.

ditto

[Useful_Idiot16]

For me, this album is tied with Lamb Of God's new one and Tool's 10,000 Days for best album of the year.

[RadioBart]

Mastodon is the most original metal bound out there today. Brann is an astounding drummer, and Brent is a superb songwriter. This is the best album I've bought all year.

[locky09]

They've progressed with the darker side of the music again which I like about them... there's nothing to match Hearts Alive on this though, which isnt slagging the album in the slightest, I think its great!

[lateraluspiral]

I just bought it. Kick. Ass.
Great album

[therobbert]

Sleeping Giant is amazing. Best track on the album. Or Siberian Divide cos of Cedric .

[fluffylump2]

i like mastodon a lot but im not a big fan of the vocals. maybe i would be, but they're mixed really quietly on the records and are infinitely outshined by the superb guitar work and drumming. so i think they should focus more on their vocal style.

[jumpmanhat]

this albums is INSANE 10/10/10

[preamoscreamo]

i hope this cd is as great as them at the ynholy alliance tour

[Gratefully_dead]

i saw mastodon i guess last august they opened for maiden in toronto they were pretty sweet it kinda sucked tho cuz nobody was really getting into them

[Alucard_13]

WOW. simply wow.

[Sixpounder]

I havent really checked into this cd yet, mabey i will

[kevhead]

an incredible album from an incredible band

[Josh Laiho]

Blood mountain is one of the GREATEST albums of 2006. I love this album and the DVD.

[SOADFanSince'98]

Amazing. This Mortal Soul brings me near to tears every time I hear that first verse. Brent's vocals on Colony of Birchmen are amazing. I can say with confidence that this is a perfect album.

[AngryGuitarist]

I remember a long time ago i looked up mastodon out of curiosity, i hated their music, and i just forgot about them. i was hearing all about this new cd "blood mountain" from all of my friends, so of course, not remembering them from a while ago, i went and bought it. after i bought it and before i listened to it i remembered that i didnt like them, well, i popped the cd in and listened to it, Their music grows on you, Every time you listen to it, it just gets better! After the 3rst time you listen to mastodons music, it grows on you, They are a great band, and this is one hell of an album

[Burning_Angel]

great album, but not the Mastodon I'm used to..

Very nice review... I haven't had a chance to buy this CD yet, but I plan on doing so in the near future.

Checked.

[fluffylump2]

one of the best albums i've ever heard. phenomenal. one of the best live bands ever. amazing. deserve to sell 10 million records. go buy. killer.

I still prefer Leviathan but this album was great nonetheless. As per usual they made something out of the ordinary and different while still maintaining that signature sound.

[kris1991]

AngryGuitarist wrote:

I remember a long time ago i looked up mastodon out of curiosity, i hated their music, and i just forgot about them. i was hearing all about this new cd "blood mountain" from all of my friends, so of course, not remembering them from a while ago, i went and bought it. after i bought it and before i listened to it i remembered that i didnt like them, well, i popped the cd in and listened to it, Their music grows on you, Every time you listen to it, it just gets better! After the 3rst time you listen to mastodons music, it grows on you, They are a great band, and this is one hell of an album

Likewise, buy this album right now!

[ComeClarity44]

i heard blood and thunder on kerrangs (shudder) fields of screams cd and i hated it like a year ago
i bought blood mountain the day it came out, despite the face i had ordered a copy off of amazon, and it blew me away to the point blood and thunder clicked aswell
Greatest metal band to walk the earth at the moment, they give metallicas old stuff a run for its money too

[maidenpriest69]

great album
you can see their procces of making it on their you tube account
one of my favorite concept albums its up there with the wall operation mindcrime, tommy, etc. i left some out

[deliverence]

this band are something special

So, I bought this album today, and I'm really enjoying it. \m/

[reyalis17]

kickass album
it has extremely diverse songs and all of them are catchy enough to be singles

[Ibzman]

It's so ****ed up. I listened to it and couldn't compare it to Leviathan, so different, but great nonetheless. It's very original and different than anything you've ever heard.

[Mikke]

its amasing

[Spankey]

Best album in several years!

[SGRocker0791]

Sweet album.

[Stolenidentity1]

love it

[the agony scene]

cant agree with you guys gave it a listen and hated it

[Tapir-man]

undoubtedly the best metal band around. PERIOD.

[bungshal]

The album is such a journey, I'll never be able to get over the sheer brilliance of capping it off with Pendulous Skin.

[metalhead987]

i disagree. i like the album, but i think that leviathan was much better. there are a couple songs that make the entire thing worth it though.

[vanhalenforever]

mastodon will probably always be my favorite metal band, i tabbed out almost every song n blood mountain, and a shit load from other albums, ive learned almost every song on guitar, and I might turn emo if they don't come to Canada at some point. Mastodon is amazing.

[Brett08]

this is the first album i bought by Mastodon and its quality

[Brett08]

this is the first album i bought by Mastodon and its quality

[BottleOfSmoke]

one of the best metal albums i've ever listened to. it really made me into a Mastodon fan.

[A7XA7XA7XA7XA7X]

This album was the biggest F***ing disapointment ever. period. I was expecting actual metal and not just some F***ing wierd guitar sounds overlapped by some guy screaming absolutely nothing. I would rather cut my balls of with a rusty spoon than listen to this album again.

[SkyValley]

^A guy with A7X in his name thinks he knows what "actual metal" is? LOL!!!

[goest]

^yeah that got me too

amazing album, bought it because of the cover...im shallow that way, but loved it

[Infamou$17]

A7X is metal? I must have missed something.

Bill and Brent were excellent, Troy did a nice job, and Brann makes me want to take up drumming. Holy ****. Incredible album.

[Tensionhead]

Know wait for the 5 years of shitty bands trying to rip them off

[Funyun]

This cd was awesome

[mchugh92]

this record is a massive improvement from the last two, i love colony of birchmen and circle cysquatch, the whole thing is awesome though and it is best to listen to it in its entirety to truly understand why so many people are into mastodon

[3101Gard]

i bought this cd a few weeks ago after seeing the colony of birchmen vid on tv and its not been out of my player since
must be one of the best albums iv heard the guitars, bass and drums are just so skilful and Brent Hinds' voice fits perfectly with every song
sleeping giant and colony of birchmen kick ass
Mastodon Rock!!

[TrashWhite731]

Useful_Idiot16 wrote :
For me, this album is tied with Lamb Of God's new one and Tool's 10,000 Days for best album of the year.

dood...the new lamb of god is terrible. there is no comparison there. what so ever.

[F-ing Hostile]

TrashWhite731 wrote:


dood...the new lamb of god is terrible. there is no comparison there. what so ever.

The new LOG cd is their best imo

[I_Am_In_Flames]

F-ing Hostile wrote:

TrashWhite731 wrote:


dood...the new lamb of god is terrible. there is no comparison there. what so ever.



The new LOG cd is their best imo

Agreed.

[BottleOfSmoke]

Blood Mountain and Sacrament are two of the best albums in the past few years.

[Death_To_Emo]

One of the best albums i've ever heard.

[Tumble-weed]

Who the hell put Grindcore?! Mastodon is more sludge metal imo. This album was pretty good but their best one was definitively Leviathan.

[driggsi424]

This cd made me a huge fan of Mastodon and heavy metal in general, if all music were this good I would be in heaven

[Toki Wartooth7]

I just saw Mastodon for the first time at Mayhem Fest a few days ago and i was floored by the amount of talent i saw and heard. I never really cared for their music much but i picked up blood mountain after watching them and it really does kick ass. they are something different and their music really does grow on you.

[I<3Hobos]

Crystal Skull just overall an awesome song,Circle of Cysquatch best riffs on the album, and Colony of Birchmen Epic. Just ****ing Epic, all in all Mastodon pwns

[your^consience]

I love this album It's almost psychadelic and its progressive and its heavy and its melodic and it just keeps growing on you. love the instrumental BladeCatcher

[trivium036]

meh, hadnt really heard much of mastodon before this. just finishing off listening to the final song and i wasnt much impressed with the music in general (not saying that musicians arent good) but the music just didnt speak to me. but ill give it another listen.

[reelbigfish432]

i think leviathan is better than blood mountain, but its still awesome

[SOADriff]

A7XA7XA7XA7XA7X wrote:

This album was the biggest F***ing disapointment ever. period. I was expecting actual metal and not just some F***ing wierd guitar sounds overlapped by some guy screaming absolutely nothing. I would rather cut my balls of with a rusty spoon than listen to this album again.

umm... acutal metal? A7X? im glad i wasn't the first person the notice this.