Hushed and Grim
Mastodon · 2021
86 min · 15 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · sludge metal
A sprawling journey through heavy riffs and intricate melodies, laden with emotional depth and introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration with emotional depth
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- introspective journey through heaviness
- engaging headphone detail hunting
- late-night reflective listening sessions
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike lengthy immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — The album is seen as a significant artistic achievement, exploring deep themes.
- Themes
- grief and loss· personal resilience· heavy metal catharsis
- Career context
- Released on October 29, 2021, 'Hushed and Grim' marked Mastodon's first album since the death of their manager, which deeply influenced its themes. This album arrived as their eighth studio effort, continuing to evolve their signature blend of heavy metal and progressive elements while reflecting a more personal narrative following the band's previous release, 'Emperor of Sand'.
- If this clicks, go next to
- Emperor of Sand — Continues the emotional and sonic depth with a focus on themes of struggle and resilience.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Diamond Eyes by Deftones — Shares heavy, atmospheric layers with emotional introspection in its sound and lyrical content.Ghost Reveries by Opeth — Combines progressive metal with deep themes of loss and haunting melodies that mirror emotional complexity.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Pain With an Anchor".
Disc 1
- 1 Pain With an Anchor Start here 5:01
- 2 The Crux 4:59
- 3 Sickle and Peace 6:17
- 4 More Than I Could Chew 6:51
- 5 The Beast 6:03
- 6 Skeleton of Splendor 5:04
- 7 Teardrinker 5:20
- 8 Pushing the Tides 3:29
Disc 2
- 1 Peace and Tranquility 5:55
- 2 Dagger 5:12
- 3 Had It All 5:25
- 4 Savage Lands 4:24
- 5 Gobblers of Dregs 8:34
- 6 Eyes of Serpents 6:49
- 7 Gigantium 6:54
What to play next
This album is considered a Critical Peak in Mastodon's catalog. The album is seen as a significant artistic achievement, exploring deep themes.
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