2021: That big mystical sound Mastodon is known for. I enjoy the prog elements of their records, which Hushed has in spades. So there is more switch up. It’s not all thrash, there is time-signature trickery, atmospheric sound…you know, proggy.

Mastodon’s latest album “Hushed and Grim” is a double album that was released on October 29, 2021, under the label Reprise Records. The album features 15 tracks and has a runtime of 88 minutes and 44 seconds. The album is a concept album that tells the story of a man who loses his wife and child in a car accident and his journey through grief.

The album has received positive reviews from critics. According to Metacritic, the album has an average score of 84 out of 100 based on 14 reviews.

The album’s first single “Pushing the Tides” was released on August 19, 2021. The second single “Teardrinker” was released on September 23, 2021.

The album features guest appearances from Scott Kelly of Neurosis and Kevin Sharp of Brutal Truth.