July 10, 2025
The Czar: I. Usurper, II. Escape, III. Martyr, IV. Spiral
Mastodon
Crack the Skye was—I think—the last great Mastodon record, and my favorite in their catalog. Their subsequent work has been fine, but for me, this album was where they really nailed it.
This track is the perfect example. It’s epic and crushing. The transition at ~3:40 mark really nails it.