Mastodon is an album by Mastodon, released in 2008. A ferocious blend of heavy riffs and intricate structures that push the boundaries of metal. 'Mastodon' received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, contributing to the band's rise within the heavy metal community. The album's innovative approach influenced many contemporary metal bands and was recognized in various year-end lists for its artistry. Additionally, it helped maintain Mastodon's presence on charts, further establishing them in the industry. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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Disc 1

• 1 Shadows That Move 3:54
• 2 Welcoming War 2:46
• 3 We Built This Come Death 2:30
• 4 Hail to Fire 2:12

Disc 2

• 1 Crusher Destroyer 2:02
• 2 March of the Fire Ants 4:28
• 3 Where Strides the Behemoth 2:57
• 4 Workhorse 3:48
• 5 Ol'e Nessie 6:06
• 6 Burning Man 2:49

Disc 3

• 1 Trainwreck 7:06
• 2 Trampled Under Hoof 3:02
• 3 Trilobite 6:31
• 4 Mother Puncher 3:51
• 5 Elephant Man 8:01

Disc 4

• 1 Ol'e Nessie
• 2 March of the Fire Ants
• 3 Hail to Fire
• 4 Where Strides the Behemoth
• 5 Battle at Sea
• 6 Mother Puncher
• 7 Workhorse
• 8 Crusher Destroyer

Disc 5

• 1 Blood and Thunder Standout 3:49
• 2 Seabeast 4:15
• 3 Iron Tusk 3:03
• 4 Megalodon 4:23
• 5 Naked Burn 3:42
• 6 Aqua Dementia 4:10
• 7 I Am Ahab Standout 2:46
• 8 Ísland 3:26

Disc 6

• 1 Hearts Alive 13:40
• 2 Joseph Merrick 3:33
• 3 The Bit 4:24
• 4 Emerald 3:48
• 5 Orion 8:16

Disc 7

• 1 Shadows That Move 3:37
• 2 Welcoming War 2:47
• 3 Thank You for This 1:40
• 4 We Built This Come Death 2:06
• 5 Hail to Fire 2:01
• 6 Battle at Sea 4:14
• 7 Deep Sea Creature 4:41
• 8 Slickleg 3:32
• 9 Call of the Mastodon 3:39

Disc 8

• 1 The Wolf Is Loose 3:34
• 2 Crystal Skull 3:27
• 3 Sleeping Giant 5:36
• 4 Capillarian Crest 4:25
• 5 Circle of Cysquatch 3:19
• 6 Bladecatcher 3:21

Disc 9

• 1 Colony of Birchmen Standout 4:20
• 2 Hunters of the Sky 3:52
• 3 Hand of Stone 3:31
• 4 This Mortal Soil 5:00
• 5 Siberian Divide 5:32
• 6 Pendulous Skin 22:16

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