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Medium Rarities

Mastodon · 2020

70 min · 16 tracks · heavy metal · progressive metal · sludge metal

A diverse blend of unreleased tracks and live performances showcasing Mastodon's heavy, progressive sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic instrumental exploration experience
  • wave-like pacing with surprises
  • live performances energize the listener
  • intricate details for headphone enjoyment
  • for long listening sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • want instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 11, 2020, 'Medium Rarities' arrives after the band's critically acclaimed album 'Emperor of Sand' (2017). This collection captures a transitional phase in Mastodon's career, highlighting their exploration of different styles and previously unreleased material alongside fan-favorite live recordings.
Stylistic neighbors
Baroness· Opeth· Gojira

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Fallen Torches 4:23
  • 2 A Commotion 4:15
  • 3 Asleep in the Deep (instrumental) 6:13
  • 4 Capillarian Crest (live) 4:21
  • 5 A Spoonful Weighs a Ton 3:27
  • 6 Toe to Toes (instrumental) 4:28
  • 7 Circle of Cysquatch (live) 3:16
  • 8 Atlanta 3:25
  • 9 Jaguar God (instrumental) 7:55
  • 10 Cut You Up with a Linoleum Knife 1:50
  • 11 Blood & Thunder (live) 3:53
  • 12 White Walker 4:20
  • 13 Halloween (instrumental) 4:38
  • 14 Crystal Skull (live) 3:26
  • 15 Orion 8:15
  • 16 Iron Tusk (live) 2:49

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata