MASTODON - CRACK THE SKYE

Crack the Skye is vastly different from the bands previous album Blood Mountain, but I guess Blood Mountain was also different from Leviathan, as was that album from remission.

I do enjoy the new direction Mastodon have taken, but with that being said the drumming seems to be simpler on each release and it was the amazing drum work of Brann Dailor that originally drew me to this band. Hopefully the Leviathan style drumming will return on future releases as when listening to these songs I can't help but feel like they could have been so much more. Less vocals from Brent Hinds would also be welcome.

Red and gold mix vinyl /600