Tried to care in the first half but by the second half I was checked out. Very similar to what they've done in the past. Hardcore adjacent metalcore. Good production. The style has become oversaturated for my personal taste.
Just first listen thoughts but it feels like they're throwing a lot of ideas at the wall and hoping something sticks. Lacks the clear direction and focus of their debut, for my preference.
I want to begin by paying my respects to the late Brent Hinds and to the rest of Mastodon. I truly feel for the band in these past few years, and these trying times. Going through something like what they've gone through is something I cannot fathom. That being said, I still have to be honest when listening to "Your Ghost Again". It sure is a Mastodon song. But, I found it somewhat underwhelming, unfortunately.
Yes, the lyrics are great, but the music doesn't really match ... read more