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Mastodon: The Hunter

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Georgian sludge metal band Mastodon return for a fifth trip into metal psychedelia with The Hunter, a raw follow up to its predecessor Crack the Skye.

Where Crack the Skye had heavy prog elements and a definite concept throughout, this new album is much more independent from that kind of structure, making stunning use of those trademark riffs and forcing every song to stand on its own merits - which they do, spectacularly. Every song is like a concept within itself, and pretty much all of them start with an instant hook riff.
If you're looking for something new from the band, then you may not be fulfilled. But if you're all good with more of what the band does best, it's definitely worth buying.

-L