Mastodon
Death is inevitable. Time is a precious, finite resource. Regret springs solely from our collective inability to square these two truths. Mastodon, having faced individual and collective tragedies, including the death of their longtime friend and manager Nick John and the challenges posed by a global pandemic, emerged with a renewed commitment. Their latest work, Hushed And Grim, is a testament to this commitment, not taking a single moment for granted.
Hushed And Grim is Mastodon’s ninth album and their first double LP, spanning 88 minutes. It defies conventional assumptions about attention spans in the streaming era with the expanse of a studio film, the texture of a novel, and the breadth of a Greatest Hits compilation. The album serves as an eternal monument to Nick John, embodying Mastodon’s legacy in heavy music. The band, aware of what releasing a double album signifies, crafted a work that is both ambitious and accessible, devoid of filler and bloat, with every song holding a place in their hearts.
Throughout their career, Mastodon has fundamentally altered the course of 21st-century metal, winning a GRAMMY® for “Sultan’s Curse” in Best Metal Performance and seeing their album Emperor of Sand nominated for Best Rock Album. Their influence extends beyond music, impacting pop culture through appearances on Adult Swim, HBO’s Game of Thrones, and more.
Hushed And Grim highlights Mastodon’s growth as vocal performers and songwriters, showcasing their most emotionally transparent lyrics yet. The album features contributions from guitarist Marcus King and Soundgarden’s Kim Thayil, blending metal with post-hardcore, Southern rock, and more. It reflects Mastodon’s journey through time and space, drawing on their experiences and influences to open new portals in music.
Mastodon remains a band of four friends from Atlanta, facing the same struggles as their listeners. Hushed And Grim is a shared experience, a reminder of the finite nature of time and the power of music to heal and inspire. It’s a message to cherish every moment, with Mastodon serving as both architects of heavy metal and guardians of the human spirit.
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