Leviathan
Mastodon
2004
Leviathan is a Metal album by Mastodon, originally released in 2004. On Gatefold: 59 pressings tracked, owned by 34 collectors.
Sound DNA
- Metal
- Progressive Metal
- heavy
- intense
- cinematic
About
Mastodon's punishing second album doubles as a concept LP inspired by Herman Melville's allegorical novel <i>Moby-Dick</i>. As it turns out, Ahab's single-minded fixation with killing the white whale is perfect fodder for the band's relentless sonic barrage. Guttural vocal growls and shape-shifting drums provide the backbone for slabs of grinding fret calisthenics ("Blood and Thunder"), sludgy metal ("Iron Tusk"), and lilting prog ("Seabeast"). Only the closing instrumental, "Joseph Merrick"—a chilly acoustic meditation with grimy organ echoes—offers a tranquil respite from the storm.
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Tracklist
- 1Blood And Thunder3:49
- 2I Am Ahab2:46
- 3Seabeast4:15
- 4Ísland3:26
- 5Iron Tusk3:03
- 6Megalodon4:23
- 7Naked Burn3:42
- 8Aqua Dementia4:10
- 9Hearts Alive13:40
- 10Joseph Merrick3:33
Credits
Performers
- Neil FallonVOCALS
- Phillip A. PetersonCELLO
- Scott KellyVOCALS
- Matt BaylesORGAN
- Troy SandersBASS VOCALS
- Brann DailorDRUMS
- Bill KelliherGUITAR
- Brent HindsGUITAR VOCALS
34 collectors on Gatefold own this · 59 pressings tracked on Gatefold