Blood Mountain
by Mastodon
  • Record Label: Reprise
  • Release Date: Sep 12, 2006
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 180 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 166 out of 180
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 180
  3. Negative: 12 out of 180

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  1. Andremax
    Jul 16, 2018
    10
    Lot of creativity and technical + twisted compass + frenetic and perfect drum lines that sounds like solos + two very well intertwined guitars + vocal and production enhanced in relation of past album + more guitar solos than previously albums = this excellent piece. Mastodon consecrate themselves as one of the best actual metal bands.
  2. brockcheese
    Jun 5, 2018
    8
    Mastodon are impressive musicians. Blood Mountain is a very good continuation of their previous two records, Remission being the Earth's core and Leviathan representing water.
  3. ThePotnoodleBoy
    Jun 21, 2014
    10
    From the opening track onward, Mastodon take you through a majestic progressive metal heaven. Arguably some of the best drumming ever, combined with technical guitar riffs, make this the most memorable Mastodon album to date.
  4. willwynn134
    Jan 5, 2012
    8
    first of all mastodon are great and this is a great album there is a lot of great songs on it i also like how it is a good change of pace then there first album was it has a bit of everything progressive and thrash so all in all a very good album
  5. TacoPieOverlord
    Sep 4, 2011
    10
    i'm a huge metal fan so i couldn't miss this album it is just amazing and i dont know how ppl could hate on this band or this album i love it and dont understand how ppl can't
  6. PurplePlains
    Aug 10, 2011
    10
    Arguably Mastodon's finest album, an absolute masterclass in experimentation and progressive metal that blows other bands clear out of the water. An astounding musical achievement that deserves the recognition and reputation it has gathered since it's release. This is a record that every metal fan should own in his or her respective collection.
  7. Schmidty15
    Mar 31, 2009
    8
    These guys are insanely talented musicians. Just think of what they could do if they had a legitimate lead singer!
  8. JH
    Feb 21, 2009
    10
    Great album and an instant classic. Its become a standard that I judge everything else by. The drums continue to blow my mind.
  9. KyleZ
    Feb 1, 2009
    8
    Not nearly as goo d as levanthian, or remission, there ae some great tracks on here for sure, but Mastodon is clearly getting less hardcore and much more mainstream, hope that this stops.
  10. IsraelM
    Jan 21, 2008
    10
    One of the greatest metal songs of late years.
  11. JoshuaG
    Jan 13, 2008
    5
    The 20/100 review got it right, even if it was a bit harsh: Mastodon ditched the tectonic, visceral force of Leviathan for technical acrobatics and flashy wankery, something that many other, more technically proficient bands outplay them at anyway. Mastodon were best when they knew the power of the riff and the power of pure fucking METAL; this is an unwanted sideventure into wankage. The 20/100 review got it right, even if it was a bit harsh: Mastodon ditched the tectonic, visceral force of Leviathan for technical acrobatics and flashy wankery, something that many other, more technically proficient bands outplay them at anyway. Mastodon were best when they knew the power of the riff and the power of pure fucking METAL; this is an unwanted sideventure into wankage. Colony of Birchmen and Siberian Divide are cool, I suppose, but Capillarian Crest is just pointless wankery that drives me up a fucking wall. Still a decent album, and better than most mainstream metal.… Expand
  12. SteveS.
    Jan 12, 2008
    10
    The most original and and interesting album of the decade. Brilliant.
  13. ScottB.
    Jan 6, 2008
    10
    This is THE perfect metal album. Bloody brilliant!
  14. JakH
    Dec 29, 2007
    9
    Of the 11 tracks on Blood Mountain, Mastodon produce several MODERN metal masterpeices. Combinding the low growls, screams and hard gravel singing of bassist Troy Sanders and guitarist Brent Hinds with the poweful and fast druming of Brann Dailor and Bill Kelliher also on guitars, Mastodon cant be stopped. With only a small dip into the great rock ballad with their song "Mortal Soil" Of the 11 tracks on Blood Mountain, Mastodon produce several MODERN metal masterpeices. Combinding the low growls, screams and hard gravel singing of bassist Troy Sanders and guitarist Brent Hinds with the poweful and fast druming of Brann Dailor and Bill Kelliher also on guitars, Mastodon cant be stopped. With only a small dip into the great rock ballad with their song "Mortal Soil" Mastodon keep it rockin hard while also bringing a new listening experiences to not only metal and rock lovers but to some of the mainstream. A must buy for all!… Expand
  15. Jama
    Sep 18, 2007
    9
    Over the top without being wanky, heavy without being dull, and driven without them taking it too seriously. If you hate this record... you obviously have your ears only painted on.
  16. elmo.
    Aug 12, 2007
    10
    By far the best metal album of the year, maybe even the decade. It seems moving to warner bros has'nt costed their integrity. the smartest album of any genre this year.
  17. ChadM
    Aug 5, 2007
    10
    The best metal album of the last ten years. Mastodon is the most talented and smartest band in metal today. "Blood Mountain" is one part The Mars Volta, one part Metallica, and one part ancient mythology all rolled into one. Heavy as hell and relentless.
  18. MichaelS.
    Jul 4, 2007
    6
    Quite average.
  19. samb.
    Jun 25, 2007
    10
    the most creative metal album in a decade, it's features some of the best drumming in years
  20. AlbertoP
    Jun 24, 2007
    10
    FUCKING INCREDIBLE LP :D
  21. MatteoB.
    Jun 6, 2007
    10
    A masterpiece
  22. JeremyI.
    May 26, 2007
    10
    Mastodon are a great band and the album overall is a 10.
  23. ShaneM
    Apr 6, 2007
    10
    Every song is worth listening to over and over again
  24. MichaelK
    Mar 14, 2007
    9
    I don't usually "get" metal but I can't stop listening to this album. The playing is outstanding.
  25. AaronG
    Mar 6, 2007
    0
    A random assortment of riffs and notes with little sense of continuity. There are no songs per se, just section after pointless section. Boring at best, frustrating and unlistenable at worst.
  26. JenniS
    Feb 12, 2007
    10
    Awsome
  27. JoshO
    Feb 12, 2007
    10
    Absolutely incredible.
  28. BrettW.
    Feb 10, 2007
    10
    Blood Mountain is an amazing complex and rich testament to progressive metal. Long live Mastodon.
  29. JasonP
    Feb 7, 2007
    10
    So I read about these guys in my guitar mags for the last couple of years. Never really gave them a chance until January of 2007 and now I can't get over how good their drummer is. Now I hum their riffs all the time everyday...something is compelling about them.
  30. WillR
    Feb 6, 2007
    10
    This is the finest album released in 2006. It's complexity, and tone are unparalelled in metal today, and possibly ever. If you even slightly enjoy music, you should obtain a copy of this phenominal album.
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Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. Alternative Press
    100
    Hearing Blood Mountain in its entirety is like awaking from a coma to discover you have working ears. [Oct 2006, p.206]
  2. Playlouder
    100
    Put simply: there isn't a bad track on 'Blood Mountain', which will be seen as the metal release of this year, on whichever level you care to mention.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    80
    Yes, sometimes more is better. [21 Sep 2006, p.82]
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