![]() ![]() ![]() I’m afraid of myself.” Darkness expands with the silent introduction in “Roots Remain,” followed by a heavier progression with its depressing lyrics, “it all crumbles down,” and “death’s decay.” While we listen to this decaying life, the emotion of anger erupts in the next “Word to the Wise” with powerful heavy instrumental medleys. The story progresses towards a reflection or ways to seek forgiveness as the chorus reiterates, “I wonder who I am. “Steambreather” is another proggy tune, however, mixed with heavier interludes. While we hear a bold sound with massive riffs, the lyrics tell us, “Don’t waste your time.” Sail into the void without your worries.” After listening to a glimmer of hope, “Precious Stones” comes in next with a heavier proggy tone expressing our tragic time-constraint reality. The optimistic lyrics showcase this with, “Come alive. The dark journey begins with the proggy sound in “Sultan’s Curse.” It introduces the album’s concept with lyrics, “Memories of loved ones are passing me by.” As morbid as Emperor of Sand is, there is a sliver of hope with the next “Show Yourself.” Many thought this song was weak when the single came out, however, if you think about the album’s concept, it gives the listener a sound of survival. Records ) was written based on friends they lost over the years through cancer and the like, I knew I had to review it. ![]() Therefore, when I heard about MASTODON’S new album Emperor of Sand (out now, Warner Bros. Personally, I lost numerous friends and family members over the years from cancer, suicide, accidents, and malpractice. The dark shadow lurks upon us mortals, seeking for the next soul to take under its wing, leaving the remaining living humans suffering from the loss of a loved one. ![]()
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