Emperor Of Sand by Mastodon, released 31 March 2017, includes the following tracks: "Precious Stones", "Eons", "Ancient Kingdom", "Andromeda" and more.
This version of Emperor Of Sand comes as a 2xLP.
The vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. Another vinyl is pressed as a opaque disc. -
Limited double 180gm vinyl LP pressing. 2017 release from the heavy metal titans. Emperor Of Sand finds Mastodon returning to a deeply imaginative and complex conceptual storyline that ponders the nature of time. Threading together the myth of a man sentenced to death in a majestically malevolent desert, the band conjures the grains of a musical and lyrical odyssey slipping quickly through a cosmic hourglass. Emperor of Sand is like the grim reaper, says drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor. Sand represents time. If you or anyone you know has ever received a terminal diagnosis, the first thought is about time. Invariably, you ask, 'How much time is left?' We're reflecting on mortality, adds bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders. To that end, the album ties into our entire discography. It's 17 years in the making, but it's also a direct reaction to the last two years. We tend to draw inspiration from very real things in our lives. Emperor Of Sand was recorded at The Quarry Recording Studio in Kennesaw, just outside Mastodon's hometown of Atlanta, with producer Brendan O'Brien (Pearl Jam, Neil Young, AC/DC, Rage Against The Machine), who first worked with Mastodon on their seminal 2009 album Crack The Skye.
"Emperor Of Sand" is a powerful LP by the acclaimed American metal band Mastodon, released under Reprise Records. This concept album takes listeners on an emotional journey through themes of mortality and survival, wrapped in Mastodon's signature blend of progressive metal, sludge, and hard rock. The record features intricate guitar work, dynamic drumming, and evocative lyrics that showcase the band's musical evolution. Standout tracks like "Show Yourself," "Sultan's Curse," and "Steambreather" highlight their ability to balance heaviness with melody.
Mastodon has established themselves as one of modern metal?s most innovative acts since forming in Atlanta in 2000. With multiple Grammy nominations and a win for Best Metal Performance ("Sultan's Curse"), they have earned critical acclaim for albums such as "Leviathan," "Crack the Skye," and "Once More 'Round the Sun." Their unique sound fuses technical prowess with storytelling depth.
Reprise Records is a renowned label founded by Frank Sinatra in 1960. Known for supporting artistic freedom, it has been home to legendary artists across genres including Neil Young, Green Day, Deftones, and Eric Clapton. Reprise continues its legacy by nurturing groundbreaking musicians like Mastodon.
After treading water a little bit with their previous two albums 'The Hunter' and 'Once More Round The Sun,' Mastodon returned with their old logo and with it a sound closer to their rawer, earlier albums.
HYUNG RAE K. - 29/May/2022
Emperor of Sand is not perfect; it doesn't attain the glories of the first trilogy. That said, it's easily on par with The Hunter and stronger than Once More 'Round the Sun, while being more diverse than any record they've cut. Arguments about quality should go beyond the aesthetics to embody process and honesty, which are what ultimately matters. In order to be true to themselves, Mastodon had to make Emperor of Sand at this time.
Alen K. - 25/May/2020
Mastodon really keep putting out great records, tweaking their style a little bit while still maintaining quality, this album is another example of that.
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