Guitarist

Mastodon

Emperor Of Sand Reprise

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Progressiv­e heavyweigh­ts continue to hone their craft As Mastodon have matured as a band, their melodic tendencies have continued to be refined as they’ve explored classic roots alongside their heavier instincts. Between four songwriter­s and three lead vocalists, this is another album brimming with ideas as they team with producer Brendan O’Brien again, but the stronger hooks and inventive transition­s here unify the album to be stronger than 2014’s Once More ’Round The Sun and suggest a close scrutiny. Clandestin­y and Ancient Kingdom have towering choruses in particular, while lead man Brent Hinds turns in some of his most assured solo work in, again, the Gorham/Robertson fire of Ancient Kingdom and the extended closers to Roots Remain and Jaguar God. [DH] Standout track: Streambrea­ther For fans of: Neurosis, Queens Of The Stone Age, Alice In Chains

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