Since the release of 2009’s Crack the Skye, Mastodon have been riding on a crest of good reviews and amazing live shows. When we found out that Mastodon were to release a live album with Crack the Skye played in its entirety we couldn’t wait to get our hands on it! So here’s what we think:
The album is played straight from start to finish with only brief pauses for guitar changes. The sheer epicness that is encapsulated in this DVD is amazing. Both top quality playing and top quality production make this live album an instant classic. Certain points that stick out are The Last Baron, The Czar and Divinations but it is so hard to mention specific parts as this DVD is amazing. The visual display is spectacular to say the least with a different movie for each song and a light show that nobody can match. Live at the Aragon also features some great older songs by Mastodon such as Circle of Cysquatch and Mother Puncher which show Mastodon’s broad musical influences from thrash to prog.
A few slight hiccups such as a buzzing drum tone and slight feed back but nothing drastic. The album takes you from start to finish making you wonder where that time went! Nothing else but good things can be said about this live performance and if you get the chance to see Mastodon live DO NOT pass up the chance as you wont be disappointed!
Live at the Aragon – Mastodon 9/10
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