1661 - Mastodon Show Yourself 2017

Emperor of Sand, Mastodon's seventh studio album, clears up some lingering questions. The direction of the band lies somewhere between full-blown mainstream and a return to roots (of sorts.) The front half of Emperor of Sand features anthemic rock 'n' roll songs. "Show Yourself" is one of the band's most lyrically accessible songs to date. Drummer Brann Dailor's continued growth and comfort as a vocalist is a result of repetition. He has been performing as a third vocalist since Crack the Skye. Now, Emperor's first five songs see him flex vocal prowess that (almost) rivals his pedigree as a drummer.