Blood Mountain
Mastodon · 2006
68 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · sludge metal
A dense tapestry of progressive metal woven with sludge and intricate melodies that evoke a mythical journey.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released on September 12, 2006, 'Blood Mountain' is Mastodon's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough album 'Leviathan'. The band was solidifying its reputation for complex song structures and thematic depth, further establishing their place in the metal genre as they transitioned from cult favorites to mainstream recognition.
- If you like
- heavy metal, progressive metal, sludge metal
- What next
- Crack the Skye — Continues the dense, progressive themes with intricate storytelling and rich instrumentation.
Blood Mountain is an album by Mastodon, released in 2006. A dense tapestry of progressive metal woven with sludge and intricate melodies that evoke a mythical journey. 'Blood Mountain' received widespread critical acclaim, debuting at number 32 on the Billboard 200 and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance for 'Colony of Birchmen'. Its intricate compositions and lyrical themes have influenced numerous bands in the progressive metal scene, marking it as a significant entry in the genre's evolution. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Blood Mountain sound like?
A dense tapestry of progressive metal woven with sludge and intricate melodies that evoke a mythical journey. Rooted in heavy metal and progressive metal. Start with "The Wolf Is Loose".
Is Blood Mountain a good place to start with Mastodon?
Yes, Blood Mountain is recommended as a starting point for new Mastodon listeners. A dense tapestry of progressive metal woven with sludge and intricate melodies that evoke a mythical journey. Released on September 12, 2006, 'Blood Mountain' is Mastodon's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough album 'Leviathan'. The band was solidifying its reputation for complex song structures and thematic depth, further establishing their place in the metal genre as they transitioned from cult favorites to mainstream recognition.
Who is Blood Mountain for?
Blood Mountain works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Blood Mountain?
Blood Mountain has 12 tracks, running approximately 68 minutes.
Tracklist
New here? Start with The Wolf Is Loose.
- 1 The Wolf Is Loose Start here 3:34
- 2 Crystal Skull Standout 3:27
- 3 Sleeping Giant Standout 5:36
- 4 Capillarian Crest 4:25
- 5 Circle Of Cysquatch 3:19
- 6 Bladecatcher 3:20
- 7 Colony Of Birchmen Standout 4:19
- 8 Hunters Of The Sky 3:52
- 9 Hand Of Stone 3:30
- 10 This Mortal Soil 5:00
- 11 Siberian Divide 5:32
- 12 Pendulous Skin 22:15
Release Date
September 12, 2006
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
68 min 13 sec
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