Hushed and Grim
by Mastodon
  • Record Label: Reprise
  • Release Date: Oct 29, 2021
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. Pitchfork
    Oct 28, 2021
    57
    The 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.

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 55 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 45 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 55
  3. Negative: 6 out of 55
  1. Timentiy
    Oct 30, 2021
    10
    Невероятно красивый и крутой альбом который я ждал от них со времен Crack the sky. Даже если они будут выпускать такие записи раз в десять летНевероятно красивый и крутой альбом который я ждал от них со времен Crack the sky. Даже если они будут выпускать такие записи раз в десять лет я готов подождать. Браво!!!… Full Review »
  2. Lewy91
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    Beautiful from start to finish, worth the wait. Full of signature mastodon sound, but with clear and evident evolutions. They have grown asBeautiful from start to finish, worth the wait. Full of signature mastodon sound, but with clear and evident evolutions. They have grown as people through hardships and the music brews with their experience and emotion. It might be a solid hour and a half but there isn’t a song worth skipping. Masterpiece.… Full Review »
  3. MementoSomnia
    Oct 29, 2021
    10
    Spectacular lyricism and untouched raw emotion. A dark story of loss and memory. This album is very different from what we are used to but itSpectacular lyricism and untouched raw emotion. A dark story of loss and memory. This album is very different from what we are used to but it falls nothing short of being spectacular. 10/10… Full Review »
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