Emperor of sand

"Take it with a grain of salt if you will, but Emperor of Sand is the best Mastodon release since Crack the Skye and a fun and addictive rock album in its own right".

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"Mastodons syvende studiealbum overskygges af en udefinerbar musikalsk skizofreni, hvor det er svært at lure, om bandet har haft for store ambitioner eller blot gået efter deres første indskydelser".

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"Full of melodic singing and zig-zagging riffs, the new Mastodon LP reins-in the Atlanta metal band's technical abilities without watering them down-though it smooths out some of their angular edges ... Musicians often rationalize losing their edge by talking about "maturity." Mastodon can now feel free to use the word without lying to their fanbase".

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"The LP is their most ambitious outing since 2009's proggy Crack the Skye (...) and at its best (...) it's a glorious metal miasma. At its worst (...), it's a potent reminder that, yes, indeed, time is precious. Mostly, they find a middle ground that pays homage to the burly heft of Mastodon past and the heady rock they've always aspired to make".

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