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Hushed and Grim

by Mastodon

Released: October 29, 2021

Progressive metal, psychedelic rock, stoner metal, alternative metal

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

Hushed and Grim is a double album lasting over 85 minutes and is the band's first release to feature new material since their 2017 album "Emperor of Sand". "Hushed and Grim" is the eighth studio album by the American heavy metal band Mastodon. The album represents a stylistic growth for the band, expanding their heavy metal sound with progressive rock elements.

Inside the Recording

The album was produced by David Bottrill and features guest contributions from Kim Thayil.

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Interesting Facts

It was released on October 29, 2021

It was released on October 29, 2021.

The album's lyrical content is largely about dealing…

The album's lyrical content is largely about dealing with grief and loss, which is linked to the passing of the band's longtime manager, Nick John, in 2018.

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Reception

The album debuted at number 20 on the Billboard 200 and at number 2 on the UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart. Critical reception to the album has been largely positive, with reviewers noting the band's expansive and exploratory approach to their sound.

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The Complete Album Story

"Hushed and Grim" is the eighth studio album by the American heavy metal band Mastodon. It was released on October 29, 2021. The album was produced by David Bottrill and features guest contributions from Kim Thayil.

Hushed and Grim is a double album lasting over 85 minutes and is the band's first release to feature new material since their 2017 album "Emperor of Sand". The album represents a stylistic growth for the band, expanding their heavy metal sound with progressive rock elements. The album's lyrical content is largely about dealing with grief and loss, which is linked to the passing of the band's longtime manager, Nick John, in 2018.

Critical reception to the album has been largely positive, with reviewers noting the band's expansive and exploratory approach to their sound. The album debuted at number 20 on the Billboard 200 and at number 2 on the UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart.