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Oct 29, 2021While Hushed and Grim tracks the stages of grief, it also reflects on the soul's journey after death. Musically, Mastodon illuminate the emotional heft of their subject matter in gorgeously architected compositions rendered with abundant creativity, massive power, and searing honesty.
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Oct 29, 2021A modern classic, from a band who’ve made a career off the back of modern classics.
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Oct 27, 2021On the strength of this ballsy behemoth of sound, they're easily holding onto that crown while adding yet another shining jewel. 'Hushed And Grim' is a reminder of what makes the band so beloved while boldly stepping into a new chapter. They've never sounded so good.
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Oct 27, 2021Mastodon have crafted the fullest realization of their artistry, revelling in primal, visionary euphoria.
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Oct 29, 2021Hushed and Grim could have used a trim, but overall, it was worth the wait.
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Oct 28, 2021Hushed And Grim is a triumph from a band who have long been the final word in balancing the intelligent and the primal.
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Oct 28, 2021A riveting fullness echoes throughout the record.
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Oct 27, 2021Hushed and Grim never stops giving, and the album’s energy, depth, and power make it a completely unique addition to the band’s mammoth catalog.
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Oct 27, 2021This is a work of beauty and beastliness in equal measure. [Nov 2021, p.71]
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MojoOct 27, 2021There's considerable ambition at play here. [Dec 2021, p.90]
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Oct 27, 2021Hushed and Grim is not only Mastodon’s longest, but also their most personal album to date. An impressive and brutal addition to the canon, even if making it to the other side can sometimes feel like a more unassailable task than traversing Blood Mountain itself.
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UncutNov 16, 2021The sense is of a band confirming their place as among the most enterprising in the genre. [Jan 2022, p.27]
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Oct 28, 2021The band known for continually surprising listeners ultimately falls short, mostly hiding behind unexceptional, diluted alt-metal. Instead of letting this bold idea guide the way, it’s offered up as an apology affixed to the end of their least ambitious collection yet. Mastodon, once transgressive in its refusal to be put in a box, has shaved off its sharp edges and crawled inside.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 45 out of 55
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Mixed: 4 out of 55
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Negative: 6 out of 55
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