The band don’t seem capable of writing a subpar song though, as each one has at least something enjoyable or interesting going for it. This more accessible approach doesn’t always work, as a heavy metal band writing catchy choruses results in some falling flat or being unmemorable. Once More ‘Round The Sun starts out strong with “Tread Lightly” and contains echoes of Leviathan opener “Blood and Thunder.” “The Motherload,” “High Road,” and “Ember City” also feature some of the most melodic choruses Mastodon have ever recorded. One immediate difference found here is the reliance on catchy choruses. ![]() There are no mind-bending odysseys like “The Last Baron” to be found, with the consistency but still sprawling nature of The Hunter becoming even more streamlined overall. One More ‘Round The Sun continues in this vein by keeping that focus while still indulging in some light experimentation and unconventional decisions along the way. This mainstream approach resulted in a rebirth of sorts, keeping to shorter track lengths and more straightforward songwriting. 2011’s The Hunter divided Mastodon’s fanbase, with some declaring that they strayed too far from progressive metal insanity after the adventurous Crack the Skye. Their signature style in more recent years could be described as mystical, heavy metal. Mastodon have continually seen an abundance of praise and admiration in the metal community, due to their unconventional blending of sludge metal and progressive rock. Review Summary: Mastodon’s most accessible album yet is a freeing listen, proving that they can sound both catchy and adventurous successfully.
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