Once More 'Round the Sun

by Mastodon

Once More 'Round the Sun cover art

'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

  • Progressive Metal
  • Sludge Metal
  • Stoner Metal

Tracklist

  1. Tread Lightly
  2. The Motherload
  3. High Road
  4. Once More 'Round the Sun
  5. Chimes at Midnight
  6. Asleep in the Deep
  7. Feast Your Eyes
  8. Aunt Lisa
  9. Ember City
  10. Halloween
  11. Diamond in the Witch House