The Motherload
| "The Motherload" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Mastodon | ||||
| from the album Once More 'Round the Sun | ||||
| Released | September 29, 2014 | |||
| Format | Music download | |||
| Recorded | Rock Falcon Studios, Franklin, Tennessee | |||
| Length | 4:59 | |||
| Label | Reprise | |||
| Writer(s) | Brann Dailor, Brent Hinds, Bill Kelliher, Troy Sanders | |||
| Producer(s) | Nick Raskulinecz | |||
| Mastodon singles chronology | ||||
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The Motherload is a song by American progressive metal band Mastodon. The song was released as the third and final single from the band's sixth studio album, Once More 'Round the Sun.
Music video
The song's music video shows several women "twerking" in front of a group of men inter-cut with footage of the band performing the song. During the solo, the women start dancing in front of the band. Another woman enters and as she dances, psychedelic images appear, with the others cheering her on. They all begin dancing again as the song ends.[1]
Controversy
The video caused some controversy as it featured many women twerking. Brann Dailor defended the video, saying it was meant to be a parody of "esoteric", "creepy" '90s rock and metal videos and the songs "Anaconda" and "Shake It Off". The video was also meant as an homage to the band's hometown, Atlanta, which was one of the cities pivotal to early hip hop music.[2][3]
Track listing
- "The Motherload" – 4:59
Chart positions
| Chart (2014) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Main. Rock | 24[4] |
| MEX. Air | 43[5] |
Personnel
- Troy Sanders – bass, lead vocals (refrain)
- Brent Hinds – lead guitar
- Brann Dailor – drums, lead vocals (verses and chorus)
- Bill Kelliher – rhythm guitar
References
- ↑ "Mastodon - The Motherload [Official Video]". YouTube. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
- ↑ Gordon, Jeremy (September 30, 2014). "Mastodon's Brann Dailor Talks "The Motherload Video: "It's Not to Be Taken So Seriously"". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
- ↑ Mastodon “The Motherload” and The Only Opinion that Counts
- ↑ "Mastodon – Chart History: Mainstream Rock Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 12, 2015.
- ↑ "Mastodon – Chart History: Mexico Ingles Airplay". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 12, 2015.