Once More 'Round the Sun

1. Abif

   Jul 15, 2014

   10

   All it is subjective, our opinions depend of our emotions so i very happy for Mastodon because slowly they come to find the equilibriumAll it is subjective, our opinions depend of our emotions so i very happy for Mastodon because slowly they come to find the equilibrium between the old music and they new sound.
   The excellent strategy was the voice of Brann Dailor because give a originality and new refresh. The melodies was a hard work and thanks to that sound they give a new perspective for the metal. It is no more sludge or other style it is just Mastodon.… Expand

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2. lingy45

   Jun 11, 2015

   10

   Easily my favourite Hard Rock/Metal album of 2014. Can take a few listens to get into but every listener is rewarded in the end. Apart fromEasily my favourite Hard Rock/Metal album of 2014. Can take a few listens to get into but every listener is rewarded in the end. Apart from Diamond In The Witch House every song on this album is simply superb, lyrically, musically and production wise. A mixture of alternative fans, metal fans, and rock n roll fans are attracted to this album and this sound, and it is not hard to see why.… Expand

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4. Bairei

   Jun 26, 2014

   10

   After 'The Hunter' I was hoping, that 'Once More 'Round The Sun' will be at least as awesome, as 'Crack the Skye'. And truly it is, maybe evenAfter 'The Hunter' I was hoping, that 'Once More 'Round The Sun' will be at least as awesome, as 'Crack the Skye'. And truly it is, maybe even better! For me, their best song is 'Tread Lightly' (which is also first album track), however all of the album songs are worth listening, the singles 'High Road' and 'Chimes at Midnight' made me very hyped. A must-listen for all Mastodon, Prog and Alternative metal fans!… Expand

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5. TheMaximalist

   Jul 7, 2014

   9

   http://bit.ly/mastoomrs Mastodon have created what I hope is a transitional album. Being an excellent representation of what they've achievedhttp://bit.ly/mastoomrs Mastodon have created what I hope is a transitional album. Being an excellent representation of what they've achieved so far, Once More 'Round The Sun seems like it could be a perfect bridge for new ideas and sounds. But either way, it's a superb effort by the greatest band of the last 15 years.… Expand

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6. LateralusDragon

   Jun 29, 2014

   8

   Don't expect this album to be like Crack the Skye or Leviathan, but this is still a great album. When I first listened to this album I wasn'tDon't expect this album to be like Crack the Skye or Leviathan, but this is still a great album. When I first listened to this album I wasn't to sure about it, but after a couple of listens it has grown on me. I enjoy every song on here. Mastodon still has all the unique vocals and instrumentals like past albums and there are a great songs on here like Tread Lightly, The Motherload, Asleep in The Deep. Overall it is a great album, but listen to it first to make sure its for you.… Expand

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7. Andremax

   Jul 16, 2018

   7

   Cover art is so weird but the same time so beautiful and creative, such as band sound which, although sounding a little bit tired and moreCover art is so weird but the same time so beautiful and creative, such as band sound which, although sounding a little bit tired and more commercial, continue not disappointing. This one is the less best Mastodon album. Such band's quality which the weakest album can still sound quite good.… Expand

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8. jjjjbw

   Jun 24, 2014

   1

   Everything from the evident lack of interest in the songs from the musicians (stale dynamics, much?) to the flattest, most bland production toEverything from the evident lack of interest in the songs from the musicians (stale dynamics, much?) to the flattest, most bland production to the lamest, most cheesy lyrics I've heard from a good band in a while points to one thing: the end of the Mastodon their most devout early fans used to know and love.
   
   Any single moment on this album is a stale rip-off of motifs they covered much better and with more heart and soul in previous albums. Disagree? See Remission, Leviathan, Blood Mountain, or even Crack the Skye. Even the good-at-best The Hunter outshines this in almost all respects.… Expand

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