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Hushed and Grim

by Mastodon

Hushed and Grim is a 2021 progressive metal album by Mastodon. It runs 15 tracks across 86 minutes on Reprise. Riffiter listeners rate it 4.1/5 from 26 ratings.

Progressive Metal · Heavy Metal · Sludge Metal

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4.1 /5
26 ratings
91 /100
9 critics
15
Tracks
86 min
Runtime
120 bpm
Tempo
D minor
Key

Ratings

26 ratings · avg 4.1

0.5★5★

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Hushed and Grim album cover

Hushed and Grim album cover

The Hushed and Grim cover was designed by Paul A. Romano and art-directed by Paul A. Romano.

Design
Paul A. Romano
Art direction
Paul A. Romano

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15 tracks · 86 min

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According to Riffiter listeners, the best track on Hushed and Grim is More Than I Could Chew — rated 5.0/5 by 1 listener.

  1. 1More Than I Could Chew5.01 rating
  2. 2Sickle and Peace4.412 ratings
  3. 3Pain With an Anchor3.82 ratings
  4. 4Dagger3.73 ratings

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About

Hushed and Grim is the eighth studio album by American heavy metal band Mastodon. It was released on October 29, 2021 through Reprise Records. The album is the band's longest to date, and the first since their 2002 debut Remission to not have a guest vocal appearance by Scott Kelly from Neurosis. The album also serves as a tribute to Mastodon's former manager Nick John, after his death from cancer in 2018. Hushed and Grim was well-received, with review aggregator Metacritic indicating "universal acclaim" with a score of 83/100 based on 11 reviews.

In brief

Is Hushed and Grim good?
Riffiter listeners rate Hushed and Grim 4.1/5 from 26 ratings.
What is the highest-rated track on Hushed and Grim?
More Than I Could Chew, rated 5.0/5 by 1 listener on Riffiter.
When was Hushed and Grim released?
Hushed and Grim was released in 2021 on Reprise.
How many tracks are on Hushed and Grim?
Hushed and Grim has 15 tracks, with a runtime of 86 minutes.
What genre is Hushed and Grim?
Hushed and Grim is catalogued under Progressive Metal, Heavy Metal, Sludge Metal.
What BPM is Hushed and Grim?
Hushed and Grim runs at a median tempo of 120 BPM across its tracks, most often in D minor, measured from audio analysis.
What albums are similar to Hushed and Grim?
Listeners of Hushed and Grim also rate Magma by Gojira, The Book of Souls by Iron Maiden, Master of Puppets by Metallica.
Who produced Hushed and Grim?
David Bottrill produced all 15 tracks on Hushed and Grim.

Credits

Produced by
Mixed by
David BottrillRyan McCambridge
Engineered by
Miles LandrumTom TapleyBraden GriffithNathan Yaccino
Played by
Kim ThayilMarcus KingBill KelliherBrann DailorBrent Hinds
+7 more
João NogueiraTroy SandersDave WitteDrew JureckaJody SandersKevin FoxRich Doucette
Vocals by
Brann DailorBrent HindsTroy SandersDarby Rose Tapley

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