Mastodon - Emperor Of Sand

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7.8 | 550 votes |
Band
Mastodon
Style
Progressive stoner metal
Release date
31 March 2017
Owners
319 have it
34 want it
Tracklist
01. Sultan's Curse
02. Show Yourself
03. Precious Stones
04. Steambreather
05. Roots Remain
06. Word To The Wise
07. Ancient Kingdom
08. Clandestiny
09. Andromeda
10. Scorpion Breath
11. Jaguar God
Line-up
Brent Hinds - guitars, vocals
Bill Kelliher - guitars, backing vocals
Brann Dailor - drums, vocals
Troy Sanders - bass, vocals

Guest musicians
Kevin Sharp - vocals
Scott Kelly - vocals
Mike Keneally - keyboards
Staff review by
ScreamingSteelUS
Rating:
5.9
Rating:
5.9
Emperor Of Sand follows after Once More 'Round The Sun and The Hunter before it as a mixture of streamlined hard rock and periodic bursts of classic Mastodon fury, with a psychedelic alt-rock haze seeping into a few riffs. As with any Mastodon album, Emperor Of Sand houses some inspired musicianship now and then, especially from Brann Dailor, but in keeping with the band's recent trend, the album centers around less kinetic displays and aims for commercial heaviness.

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published 30.04.2017 | Comments ( 29 )
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16.05.2021 - 18:18
Rating: 8

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Written by Cynic Metalhead on 16.05.2021 at 17:57


I don't know how you folks concluded in choosing the best Mastodon album. I'm gonna sweat if I have to choose the best Mastodon CD - I fucking can't, except "Emperor Of Sand". Other than this, they have flawless discography.

Yeah pretty much, but for me Crack the Skye is just another level. This album has some really cool moments too, like Jaguar God and Clandestiny.
8 is a bit generous though, I must admit. Cold Dark Place EP is a real 8.
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29.01.2024 - 05:44
Rating: 7
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I forgot what album I had on, "Jaguar God" played and I thought I was listening to Enslaved for a minute.
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03.01.2026 - 06:40
Rating: 7

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This album is a bit lacking in memorability. It's a good album but the catchiness factor is missing.
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21.04.2026 - 22:03
Rating: 8

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My personal Top 3 songs from the album:

Jaguar God
Sultan's Curse
Clandestiny
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