Once More 'Round the Sun

by Mastodon

Type: Album
Released: June 24, 2014
Label: Reprise
Country: United States
Length: 54:08
Community rating: 3.69/5 from 14 ratings

Artists on this release: Troy Sanders, Brann Dailor, Brent Hinds, Bill Kelliher

Album Notes & Community Reviews

'Once More 'Round the Sun' represents a significant shift toward hook-oriented structures and polished production, further distancing the band from their harsher sludge metal origins. The album maintains a progressive technicality through intricate percussion and dense vocal harmonies, while incorporating a strong heavy psych influence. Lyrically, the record explores personal themes of mortality and cyclical life experiences, delivered through a punchy and accessible sonic framework.

Genres

Descriptors: fantasy, male-vocalist, melodic, progressive, rhythmic, technical

Tracklist

Credits

Brann Dailor - drums, vocals
Brent Hinds - lead guitar, vocals
Bill Kelliher - rhythm guitar
Troy Sanders - bass, vocals
Scott Kelly - vocals and additional lyrics on "Diamond in the Witch House"
Gary Lindsey - additional vocals on "Aunt Lisa"
The Coathangers - additional vocals on "Aunt Lisa"
Valient Himself - additional backing vocals on "Asleep in the Deep"
Isaiah "Ikey" Owens - synthesizer on "Asleep in the Deep"
Nick Raskulinecz - producer, mixing
Nathan Yarborough - recording engineer
Jon Albritton - second engineer
Tom Tapley - additional recording
Ted Jensen - mastering
Noah Landis - engineering on Scott Kelly vocals
Norman Wonderly - creative direction
Frank Maddocks - creative direction
Skinner - illustration
Donny Phillips - vector illustration and design