Mastodon - Precious Stones Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'Precious Stones' by Mastodon?

   'Precious Stones' was written by Mastodon band members Troy Jayson Sanders, Brann Timothy Dailor, William Brent Hinds, and William Breen Kelliher.

2. Which album features the song 'Precious Stones'?

   'Precious Stones' is featured on Mastodon's seventh studio album, Emperor of Sand.

3. Where was the album 'Emperor of Sand' recorded?

   'Emperor of Sand' was recorded at the Quarry in Kennesaw, Georgia and mixed at Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles.

4. Who produced the album 'Emperor of Sand'?

   The album 'Emperor of Sand', which includes 'Precious Stones', was produced by Brendan O'Brien. The band had previously worked with him on their 2009 album Crack the Skye.

5. What themes are explored in the lyrics of 'Precious Stones'?

   'Precious Stones,' like other tracks on Emperor of Sand, touches on themes related to mortality and survival. These themes were inspired by personal experiences with family and friends diagnosed with cancer.

6. Did 'Emperor of Sand' receive any awards or nominations?

   'Emperor of Sand's first track, 'Sultan's Curse,' won the Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 2018. The album itself was nominated for Best Rock Album but lost to The War on Drugs' A Deeper Understanding.