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Generally when they mastodon release an album theyll have a deluxe 2 lp set for the first 610 months and then youre left with either a single or picture disc for represses, and the hunter being as old as it is now you probably arent going to get very many options, especially considering where it stands in their discography. Crack the skye deluxe cd tracklisthide credits cd 101 oblivion 5. Mastodon crack the skye 12 vinyl limited edition vinyl picture disc limited edition vinyl picture disc pressing. If you were a fan of mastodon around the era of remission then this album is a big change, the band have progressed from the remission sound to blood and thunders fast thrashesque style, blood mountains experimental prog metal stylings and finally crack the skyes ambient yet still heavy dream like sound.
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Be the first to find out about tour dates, new merch, and special announcements. Crack the skye has us embark on a new tale to be told by mastodon, this one being rich with mysticism and explorations of the mysterious spiritual realms. It features seven tracks and runs at 50 minutes and 6 seconds. To top off the remarkable musical ingenuity demonstrated throughout the album, the lyrical concept tackles wormholes, astral travel, the pain of loss.
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