Call of the Mastodon [Bonus Relapse Records Sampler]

by Mastodon

Overview

Call of the Mastodon collects the influential Atlanta metal band's earliest recordings. Remixed and remastered by longtime engineer Matt Washburn, five of the nine cuts, "Shadows That Move," "Welcoming War," "We Built This Come Death," "Hail to Fire," and "Battle at Sea," appeared on the group's 2001 debut EP, Lifesblood. The other four sound like they were from the same sessions, and rely heavily on the group's trademark bone-crushing rhythmic assault. Even in their formative stage, Mastodon -- few groups manage to do such justice to their moniker -- sound like seasoned vets, and while there may be nothing as seamless as 2004's "Blood & Thunder" or "Megalodon," Call of the Mastodon is a brutal blueprint for the group's signature Metallica-meets-grindcore mayhem. [Call of the Mastodon includes a 20-track bonus sampler of two selections each from artists on the Relapse label.] ~ James Christopher Monger

Product Details

Release Date:	02/07/2006
Label:	Relapse Records
UPC:	0781676651528
Rank:	86820

Tracks

1. Shadows That Move
2. Welcoming War
3. Thank You for This
4. We Built This Come Death
5. Hail to Fire
6. Battle at Sea
7. Deep Sea Creature
8. Slickleg
9. Call of the Mastodon

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Mastodon   Primary Artist
Pig Destroyer   Primary Artist
Burst   Primary Artist
Dysrhythmia   Primary Artist
High on Fire   Primary Artist
The End   Primary Artist
Zeke   Primary Artist
Burnt by the Sun   Primary Artist
The Dillinger Escape Plan   Primary Artist
Cephalic Carnage   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Matt Washburn   Audio Engineer,Audio Production