BravePicks 2021 - MASTODON's Hushed And Grim #9
December 22, 2021, 2 years ago
As the world continues to battle a virus, we present the ultimate escape! It is time to celebrate our BravePicks 2021! Heavy metal is the ultimate diversion, so let's let the music do the talking. It is time to unveil our annual BravePicks countdown, where the devout scribes at BraveWords cast their votes at the hits and misses of the year! So who will be our #1? You’ll find out as we count down the BravePick Of 2021 each day in December!
Everybody has an opinion and it’s time for ours! And stay tuned in January for the writers’ individual Top 20s (new studio albums ONLY), Top 5 Brave Embarrassments (a fan favorite!), What/Who Needs To Stop In 2022? and Metal Predictions For 2022. All will be showcased come the New Year!
First up, the best of the best for 2021 begins NOW!
BravePicks 2021
9) MASTODON – Hushed And Grim (Reprise)
A momentous 15 song occasion, Mastodon doesn’t play it safe on the authoritative Hushed And Grim. With just under 90 minutes of music, Mastodon lays out all the card with captivating compositions mixing slower and faster tempos to keep the listener on edge. The band is at their best keep things progressive and interesting and the band does it in spades while still throwing in some hard rock vibes. This Mastodon at the top of their game as Hushed And Grim takes spot #9.
Mastodon said about the album: "This album is collection of our authentic emotions pulled from our real life experiences and we can not wait for you to share them with you! Thank you for all the support, stay tuned, there’s more to come!"
BravePicks 2021 Top 30
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9) MASTODON - Hushed And Grim (Reprise)
10) BEWITCHER - Cursed Be Thy Kingdom (Century Media)
11) TRIBULATION - Where The Gloom Becomes Sound (Metal Blade)
12) SABER - Without Warning (Church Recordings)
13) EXODUS - Persona Non Grata (Nuclear Blast)
14) BAEST - Necro Sapiens (Century Media)
15 EINHERJER - North Star (Napalm)
16) BUCKCHERRY - Hellbound (Round Hill)
17) KHEMMIS - Deceiver (Nuclear Blast)
18) DEE SNIDER - Leave A Scar (Napalm)
19) BLACK LABEL SOCIETY - Doom Crew Inc. (eOne)
20) GOJIRA - Fortitude (Roadrunner)
21) BLAZE BAYLEY - War Within Me (Blaze Bayley Recordings)
22) KONQUEST - The Night Goes On (Iron Oxide)
23) IRON MAIDEN - Senjutsu (Parlophone)
24) CRADLE OF FILTH - Existence Of Futile (Nuclear Blast)
25) DANKO JONES - Power Trio (Bad Taste)
26) DARKTHRONE - Eternal Hails (Peaceville)
27) SMITH/KOTZEN – Smith/Kotzen (BMG)
28) TODD LA TORRE - Rejoice In The Suffering (Rat Pak)
29) KK’S PRIEST – Sermons Of The Sinner (EX1)
30) ASPHYX - Necroceros (Century Media)
