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Leviathan by Mastodon
5,365,704 plays (285,722 listeners)
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Tracklist
| Track | Duration | Listeners | ||||
| 1 |
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Blood and Thunder | 3:48 | 142,152 | ||
| 2 |
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I Am Ahab | 2:45 | 125,651 | ||
| 3 |
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Seabeast | 4:15 | 126,654 | ||
| 4 | Island | 3:26 | 86,880 | |||
| 5 |
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Iron Tusk | 3:03 | 153,790 | ||
| 6 |
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Megalodon | 4:22 | 108,144 | ||
| 7 |
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Naked Burn | 3:42 | 108,408 | ||
| 8 |
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Aqua Dementia | 4:10 | 102,075 | ||
| 9 |
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Hearts Alive | 13:39 | 87,050 | ||
| 10 | Joseph Merrick (Instrumental) | 3:33 | 12,125 |
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About this album
Leviathan is a concept album by sludge metal band Mastodon, released in 2004 by Relapse Records. The album is based on the Herman Melville novel Moby-Dick, with the songs: “Iron Tusk”, “Blood and Thunder” and “Seabeast” released as singles. Three magazines awarded it Album of the Year in 2004: Revolver, Kerrang!, and Terrorizer.
Leviathan was also released with an Audio DVD in a limited edition set with a black and gold slipcase. The album brought Mastodon great critical acclaim and, thanks to the ensuing tour, a considerably larger fan base. Leviathan has sold 103,000 copies as of September, 2006. Guitarist Bill Kelliher considers this album to represent the water element.
Leviathan has a rather vague concept when compared to Mastodon’s future endeavors. It tells the story of Captain Ahab and his obsession with the White Whale. Mastodon members have constantly stated that Ahab’s story is a parallel to the band’s journey towards success, fame and renown.
The White Tower seen in the artwork on the inside cover of the booklet is a revamped version of Martin Heemskerck’s 16th century interpretation of the Pharohs of Alexandria. The wave seen in the full picture of the artwork is a reflection of Hokusai’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa.
The song “Blood and Thunder” was featured in Need for Speed: Most Wanted, Saints Row, Konami’s Guitar Freaks and Drummania, Microsoft’s Project Gotham Racing 3 and is a playable track in Guitar Hero Metallica.
Leviathan was also released with an Audio DVD in a limited edition set with a black and gold slipcase. The album brought Mastodon great critical acclaim and, thanks to the ensuing tour, a considerably larger fan base. Leviathan has sold 103,000 copies as of September, 2006. Guitarist Bill Kelliher considers this album to represent the water element.
Leviathan has a rather vague concept when compared to Mastodon’s future endeavors. It tells the story of Captain Ahab and his obsession with the White Whale. Mastodon members have constantly stated that Ahab’s story is a parallel to the band’s journey towards success, fame and renown.
The White Tower seen in the artwork on the inside cover of the booklet is a revamped version of Martin Heemskerck’s 16th century interpretation of the Pharohs of Alexandria. The wave seen in the full picture of the artwork is a reflection of Hokusai’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa.
The song “Blood and Thunder” was featured in Need for Speed: Most Wanted, Saints Row, Konami’s Guitar Freaks and Drummania, Microsoft’s Project Gotham Racing 3 and is a playable track in Guitar Hero Metallica.
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Shouts
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Black-Fate wrote:
Damn good album, but I found it really underwhelming after all the hype it got. [2]
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CodexManesse wrote:
I miss this Mastodon... [2]
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Jimcus wrote:
You will never look at Moby Dick the same way again after listening to this...
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RosesOfTomorrow wrote:
Least favorite album after remission. :/
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carnyx1 wrote:
How this is'nt every Mastodon fan's favourite album of theirs, I will never know... Still love the others, just saying
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deadwing1411 wrote:
amazing cover
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DeepSeaBeast wrote:
Favourite album of all time. Aqua Dementia helps me crush.
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SerTapsaHenrick wrote:
Playing Moby Dick at Miniclip while listening to this album
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TheOneandOnly84 wrote:
Easily Mastodon's best album.
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OmertaDK wrote:
Pretty much one of the greatest sludge records.. ever!?
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thenagovit wrote:
Epic. That's all. All 10 songs are unique.
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Psycho-Toaster wrote:
Damn good album, but I found it really underwhelming after all the hype it got.
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kenikki wrote:
This is truly an amazing album. But then again, everything they've made is amazing.
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DARKZSOU7 wrote:
By far their best it has all the heaviness while having that signature Mastodon sound
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ZAO_cazza wrote:
Favorite Mastodon album. However, I do not "miss this Mastodon" because I can listen to this when I want to. [2]
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ville40 wrote:
Favorite Mastodon album. However, I do not "miss this Mastodon" because I can listen to this when I want to.
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minneserv wrote:
i miss this Mastodon...
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mrcrowley150 wrote:
http://musicmere.wordpress.com/ is there someone who checked this leak of hunter?
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Nurglych wrote:
best soundtrack for "Moby Dick"
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isaaccobainer wrote:
Not as good as Remission, but I'm reading Moby Dick so...
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TRexJoser tagged Mastodon – Leviathan with american metal, 2004, 00's and 3 other tags. Sunday morning
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Greglesaurus wrote about Leviathan in 11/02/12. Sunday morning
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JakIsDead wrote about Leviathan in My CD Collection. Wednesday evening
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