Make a convincing argument for Mastodon (please)
 

I wouldn't normally start a thread like this... but I'm strapped for cash and I generally trust the musical opinions of many of the individuals on this board, which is why I post here.

I heard a couple songs from Mastodon the other day in passing. And afterward I realized I liked what I heard. A friend highly recommends them, and he's been hit and miss in his musical reccomendations with me.

Would you kind folks who are familiar with the band's music tell me why I should, or should not purchase one of their albums. I promise that I will not hold it against anyone for making a bad judgment!


I know Mastodon are basically sucked off by critics, but so are The Decemberists, and I fucking hate them...

Thank you :)

I like Leviathan. It's one of those albums that wears its influences (primarily 80s NWOBHM and early Thrash) on its sleeve without simply turning into some kind of an ironic nostalgia-fest.

Mastodon are a fucking bore.

Buy Loose Fur's Born Again In The USA

Leviathan is great, but, to me at least, it's a bit difficult to listen to the whole thing at once. there are a bunch of great songs on it that i like to listen to individually and put into mixes, but i rarely listen to the whole album. i'd still buy it first.

Blood Mountain is much easier to listen to in one sitting, but it isn't as good.

they are amazing, download any of their albums and decide.