| Call of the Mastodon | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Compilation album by | ||||
| Released | February 7, 2006 | |||
| Recorded | 2000 | |||
| Studio | LedBelly Sound Studio | |||
| Genre | Sludge metal, progressive metal | |||
| Length | 28:12 | |||
| Label | Relapse | |||
| Producer | Matt Washburn | |||
| Mastodon chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |    [1] |
| Pitchfork Media | [2] |
Call of the Mastodon is a compilation album of early recordings from the American metal band Mastodon. It was released on February 7, 2006, by Relapse Records.
History
The songs on Call of the Mastodon originally appeared on Mastodon's first release, 9 Song Demo, with lead vocals by Eric Saner. After Saner left the band, the vocals were re-recorded by guitarist Brent Hinds and bassist Troy Sanders, and the updated songs appeared on the band's Slick Leg and Lifesblood EPs.[3] Several years later, the songs (with Hinds' and Sanders' vocals) were remixed and remastered by original engineer Matt Washburn, and released as Call of the Mastodon.[4]
In a documentary on the making of Crack the Skye, Hinds referred to Call of the Mastodon as the band's first studio album; this sentiment was later echoed by guitarist Bill Kelliher when he appeared on Loudwire's 'Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction'.[5]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Mastodon
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Shadows That Move" | 3:36 |
| 2. | "Welcoming War" | 2:47 |
| 3. | "Thank You for This" | 1:39 |
| 4. | "We Built This Come Death" | 2:06 |
| 5. | "Hail to Fire" | 2:00 |
| 6. | "Battle at Sea" | 4:14 |
| 7. | "Deep Sea Creature" | 4:40 |
| 8. | "Slickleg" | 3:31 |
| 9. | "Call of the Mastodon" | 3:39 |
| Total length: | 28:12 | |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 10. | "Where Strides the Behemoth" (live) | 3:08 |
Personnel
- Mastodon
- Brann Dailor – drums, vocals on "Battle at Sea"[6]
- Brent Hinds – guitar, vocals
- Bill Kelliher – guitar
- Troy Sanders – bass, vocals
- Others
- Matt Washburn (LedBelly Sound Studio) – production, editing, mixing, mastering
- Paul Romano – artwork
Charts
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[7] | 38 |
| US Independent Albums (Billboard)[8] | 42 |
References
- ↑ "Call of the Mastodon - Mastodon". Allmusic.
- ↑ "Mastodon: Call of the Mastodon". Pitchfork.
- ↑ "MASTODON: A CONDENSED HISTORY". www.cjlo.com. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
- ↑ "Mastodon announce impending release of DVD, rarities CD". www.altpress.com. November 10, 2005. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ↑ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Mastodon's Bill Kelliher - Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?. YouTube.
- ↑ "Mastodon - The Making of 'Emperor of Sand' | Part 11". YouTube. April 21, 2017. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
- ↑ "Mastodon Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- ↑ "Mastodon Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 1, 2021.