COLD DARK PLACE

'Cold Dark Place' is the natural companion to 'Emperor of Sand' - this is a four-track EP released half a year after the band's seventh studio album and features songs primarily conceived by Brent Hinds, with the decision of not having them on the actual album probably coming from the fact that these songs are not necessarily in line with (or tied to) the doomy grooves and the overall concept of 'Emperor of Sand', even if they also seem melancholic, emotive and occasionally experimental. However, this is a fascinating collection of extra songs offering a somewhat enchanting and unpretentious rendition of the band's prog rock ventures. There's even an underlying bluesy feel as well as a very "rustic" quality to songs like 'Blue Walsh' or the title track. The uplifting 'Toe to Toes' might as well be the stylistic astral twin of 'Show Yourself', while the nocturnal and cerebral 'North Side Star' remains the best-sounding of all four songs. Further enhanced by the majestic cover, this EP is a fine and welcome addition to the excellent discography of Mastodon.

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