Mastodon is definitely one of the main and most promising bands on the modern metal scene. After their last release Crack The Skye (came out in 2009) they were named the new Metallica. So far this band has released four albums and every album is different yet it is the same band. Starting with raw Remission, to fastened up Leviathan, to more melodic and progressive Blood Mountain and finally to very melodic and progressive Crack The Skye. The last record is a huge success right now it is the second highest rated album of 2009, according to Rate Your Music website. The critical reception of the album was overwhelmingly positive, with numerous record of the year labels.
The album starts with Oblivion, a track with spectacular catchy chorus and great nearly calm music. It is a completely new Mastodon, this band grows literally with every note. Second track Divinations is the first single, it is fast, has a great surf rock style guitar solo and another great chorus. Next one labeled – Quintessence, finally starts the journey into a progressive void, where songs follow each other very naturally. The closing one 13 minute epic – The Last Baron is the bands best song to date, showing everything that this band is capable of, especially the impressive drumming.
