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Albumism’s 50 Best Albums of 2017 | #40: Mastodon’s ‘Emperor of Sand’

December 2, 2017 Albumism Staff

#40
Mastodon | Emperor of Sand
Reprise/Warner Bros. | Official Store | Amazon | iTunes

According to Brian Grosz: “Like most Mastodon albums, there is a concept and storyline that runs through the album with an emotional arc. However, it’s mostly up to you, the listener, to determine what it is. The final track “Jaguar God” (clocking in at almost 8 minutes with a 20-second fade-out of guitar harmonic dissonance) makes you wonder if you’ve been struck down and ascended to Valhalla or realized that you have a new enemy to vanquish. Once again Mastodon have delivered an odyssey laden with plenty of mental imagery and utterly phenomenal musicianship. Close your eyes and listen to it loud. Make up your own story and then choose your own adventure.”

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