Emperor of Sand
Mastodon · 2017
51 min · 11 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · sludge metal
A cosmic journey through heavy riffs and intricate melodies, blending progressive and sludge metal seamlessly.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- wave-like pacing experience
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Emperor of Sand' was released in 2017, Mastodon had solidified their standing as innovators within the metal genre, following their acclaimed album 'Once More 'Round the Sun' in 2014. This sixth studio album reflects a matured sound, grappling with themes of mortality and loss, particularly influenced by band member Brent Hinds’ personal experiences during production.
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- Hushed and Grim — Continues the cosmic themes with heavier emotional depth and intricate soundscapes.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Sultan’s Curse".
- 1 Sultan’s Curse Start here 4:09
- 2 Show Yourself 3:02
- 3 Precious Stones 3:45
- 4 Steambreather 5:03
- 5 Roots Remain 6:28
- 6 Word to the Wise 4:00
- 7 Ancient Kingdom 4:54
- 8 Clandestiny 4:28
- 9 Andromeda 4:05
- 10 Scorpion Breath 3:19
- 11 Jaguar God 7:56
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