scottheisel Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 From the inbox: Globally acclaimed hard rock icons and vinyl aficionados, Mastodon, have announced they will reissue all of their Reprise Records titles on vinyl in the coming months. The first album in the series will be 2006's Blood Mountain, which will be issued on a mix of solid yellow and transparent green vinyl on March 3rd. Upon its release, Guitar World called Blood Mountain "pulverizing" with an "utter restlessness that grips you tighter with each cut." It also placed at No. 9 on Rolling Stone's Top 50 Albums of 2007. On June 2nd, 2009's Crack the Skye will be released on baby blue vinyl. Earning Mastodonunanimous critical praise, the album led to Rolling Stone calling them "the greatest metal band of their generation - no one else comes close," while Revolver praised Crack the Skye as the work of "a band at the peak of its musical and conceptual powers." On August 4th, 2011's The Hunter will be released on a mix of solid white and solid red vinyl. The band's first Top 10 album, The Hunter was also met with united critical acclaim and spawned the singles "Black Tongue," the Grammy-nominated "Curl of the Burl," and "Dry Bone Valley." On October 5th, Mastodon's current album, 2014's Once More 'Round the Sun, will be released on a mix of transparent green and solid white vinyl. The band's highest charting album, with a No. 6 debut on Billboard's Top 200, the album was praised by Spin thusly: "The band's prog-metal potential stuns, with Dailor sounding like a young Ozzy over shredding guitars and enough drum dominance to blow out your speak system. Head-band on." The album's single "High Road" has been nominated for a 2015 Grammy Award for "Best Metal Performance." On December 8th, Mastodon will release a limited-edition box set featuring all of the band's Reprise titles on vinyl. Only 500 will be made available. More details to come. As an added bonus for fans, Mastodon will release a Limited Edition 12" vinyl picture disc in celebration of Record Store Day on April 18th. The disc is comprised of a new song titled"Atlanta," featuring guest vocals from Gibby Haynes from Butthole Surfers, originally only digitally available as part of the Adult Swim Singles Series. The 'B-Side" is an unreleased instrumental version of "Atlanta," and is exclusive to this very limited RSD pressing. 213041284s 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzersonKillwell Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 If you wait a couple months you can get a signed copy from a band member on eBay. CodyG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+hecollec+or Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I'm terrified at the thought of what these price points will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Secular Haze Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Well, hell. Part of me is excited but another is a bit meh about this whole ordeal. Although having always enjoyed their music, I always prefer their Relapse discography. Blood Mountain is awesome but they kinda lost me after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Secular Haze Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Give CTS a few more tries. Classic masterpiece. snacks4all and amnstypls 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzersonKillwell Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Cloudsbelow, agaetisbyrjun, imaxcowboyx and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Secular Haze Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 ^^ I'm so conflicted. I don't know whether to laugh or disagree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gippej Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Yea because Blood Mountain and Crack the Sky are soooo mediocre... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzersonKillwell Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Both! Blood Mountain is legit and I don't know that I'd call CTS a masterpiece, but it is a pretty solid record. I last two, in my opinion, aren't worth owning. I'd probably buy a full box but personally, I'm passing on this collection. @Geppetto - I have opinions too. Neat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Secular Haze Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Both! Blood Mountain is legit and I don't know that I'd call CTS a masterpiece, but it is a pretty solid record. I last two, in my opinion, aren't worth owning. I'd probably buy a full box but personally, I'm passing on this collection. I was referring to your pic. I'm not the best person to ask about Mastodon because I love all of their work. Mordecai 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzersonKillwell Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Oh boy. Sec, what have you done, I don't know what you are trying to say?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Secular Haze Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Oh boy. Sec, what have you done, I don't know what you are trying to say?! Sorry man. Phone "Phail." Updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzersonKillwell Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 That is what I thought. You are allowed to laugh and disagree my man. This isn't Russia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eclipsical Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Double LP for Crack The Skye?? Hope so. BKO5950505 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markok Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 If these arent the 45 rpm versions, this reissue campaign is completely pointless, since the 33rpm versions are already easily available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markok Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 If these arent the 45 rpm versions, this reissue campaign is completely pointless, since the 33rpm versions are already easily available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannibal Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 If these arent the 45 rpm versions, this reissue campaign is completely pointless, since the 33rpm versions are already easily available.That's kind of what I was thinking. I didn't even think about the price, but I'm sure it will just as bad as the pricing for Once more round the sun is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markok Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 That's kind of what I was thinking. I didn't even think about the price, but I'm sure it will just as bad as the pricing for Once more round the sun is. The problem Im having with Once More... is the mastering. The CD is practically unlistenable (same league as Death Magnetic), the vinyl is a lot better, but all the solo sections are still distorted and the last song on each side also (the last couple of minutes on each side). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natenomm Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Well this seems interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmonkey Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Hoping for that double LP version of Leviathan with correct track sequence finally. BKO5950505 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKO5950505 Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Hoping for that double LP version of Leviathan with correct track sequence finally. Was soooo confused the first time I spun my copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markok Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Reprise reissues not Relapse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadmonkey Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 ahh shit, you're right.. reading fail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gippej Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I really doubt it will be the 45RPM version, but if they are, I will re buy Crack the Sky (managed to grab a 45 of blood mountain for about 20 bucks due to a corner ding). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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