Blood Mountain
by Mastodon
  • Record Label: Reprise
  • Release Date: Sep 12, 2006
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. Blender
    60
    Problem is, Blood Mountain's hail of convoluted riffs and abrupt time-signature changes never settles into one of Leviathan's mammoth grooves. [Oct 2006, p.137]
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  2. Spin
    50
    They're still not so great at turning their majesitc heft and pushy paradiddles into memorable songs with hooks. [Oct 2006, p.100]
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  3. Prefix Magazine
    50
    When the members of Mastodon decided to make an audiophile's wet dream of a metal album, they abandoned the vein-bulging spontaneity of their former selves.

Awards & Rankings

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#33 Best Album of 2006
34
#34 Most Discussed Album of 2006
40
#40 Most Shared Album of 2006

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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
  1. 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 theArguably 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.… Full Review »
  2. KirkS
    Oct 24, 2006
    9
    Mastodon still isn't getting the attention they deserve. They're the best new rock band of the last several years and they keep Mastodon still isn't getting the attention they deserve. They're the best new rock band of the last several years and they keep getting better and better.… Full Review »
  3. 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 guitarsLot 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.… Full Review »
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