[2017-03-31] Mastodon "Emperor Of Sand" (Reprise)

Invisible Pedestrian · **Joined:** 24 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 26163

Description
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.

Tracklist
1. Sultan's Curse
2. Show Yourself
3. Precious Stones
4. Steambreather
5. Roots Remain
6. Word to the Wise
7. Ancient Kingdom
8. Clandestiny
9. Andromeda
10. Scorpion Breath
11. Jaguar God

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6V8SZC/?tag=imwan-20

alantig · 20 Sep 2006

Yes, please.

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14199

Here's the first single, "Sultan's Curse":

Invisible Pedestrian · **Joined:** 24 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 26163

alantig wrote:

Yes, please.

Hell yes, please.

Invisible Pedestrian · **Joined:** 24 Sep 2006 **Posts:** 26163

I believe they are touring with Opeth this spring if I heard right?

alantig · 20 Sep 2006

Invisible Pedestrian wrote:

I believe they are touring with Opeth this spring if I heard right?

I'd see that pairing again. I'm guessing Ghost wouldn't open this time around, though.

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14199

This album has been reduced by $3 and is now $10.89:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6V8SZC/?tag=imwan-20

Jason Gore · 22 Aug 2004

Invisible Pedestrian wrote:

I believe they are touring with Opeth this spring if I heard right?

They hit Toronto with the Eagles of Death Metal, so that could be fun. But since I've seen em both twice, and have a busy schedule around then, I'm gonna pass.

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14199

Charlie wrote:

This album has been reduced by $3 and is now $10.89:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6V8SZC/?tag=imwan-20

Now down to $9.99.

Charlie · **Joined:** 23 Dec 2014 **Posts:** 14199

Mastodon have just released a video for "Clandestiny":

[2017-03-31] Mastodon "Emperor Of Sand" (Reprise)

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