MASTODON · Call Of The Mastodon | YELLOW LP

Opaque yellow vinyl.

Background information about 'Call Of The Mastodon'

Mastodon's "Call Of The Mastodon" serves as a compelling gateway into the band's earliest sonic explorations, showcasing the raw foundation that would eventually evolve into their progressive metal mastery. This collection captures the Atlanta quartet during their formative years, presenting tracks that pulse with an unrefined energy and experimental spirit that fans have come to cherish. The album features essential cuts like "Shadows That Move", "Welcoming War", and the title track "Call Of The Mastodon", each demonstrating the band's ability to blend crushing riffs with intricate rhythmic patterns that would become their signature.

The recording reveals Mastodon in their most primal state, before the conceptual complexity of later releases like "Leviathan" and "Crack The Skye". Here, the focus remains on heavy, sludgy compositions that showcase Brent Hinds and Bill Kelliher's guitar interplay alongside Troy Sanders' thunderous bass lines and Brann Dailor's dynamic drumming. Tracks such as "Deep Sea Creature" and "Battle At Sea" hint at the oceanic themes that would later dominate their work, while maintaining the stoner metal aggression that defined their early approach.

For fans of: High On Fire, Baroness, Red Fang, and Torche

Track listing

A1. Shadows That Move
A2. Welcoming War
A3. Thank You For This
A4. We Built This Come Death
A5. Hail To Fire
B1. Battle At Sea
B2. Deep Sea Creature
B3. Slickleg
B4. Call Of The Mastodon

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