Curl Of The Burl

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About Curl Of The Burl

"Curl of the Burl" is a single by American heavy metal band Mastodon from their fifth studio album, The Hunter. It was released August 16, 2011, as the second single from the album. The single was the band's most successful song on the Mainstream Rock Songs chart at release peaking at No. 15; it would eventually lose its title to Emperor of Sands "Show Yourself". It was nominated for a 2011 Grammy award in the category Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance.


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2011
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I killed a man 'cause he killed my goat
I put my hands around his throat
He tried to reason with the sky and the clouds
But it didn't matter, 'cause they can't hear a sound

Oh
Oh 
Oh
Oh oh oh

It's just the curl of the burl
It's just the curl of the burl
That's just the way of the world
It's just the curl of the burl

Splinters in my skin, just like needles and pins
I cut through the pine, love the feeling it gives
Been out here for days running through these trees
I'm using my hands, cuttin' through the disease

Oh
Oh
Oh
Oh oh oh

It's just the curl of the burl
It's just the curl of the burl
That's just the way of the world
It's just the curl of the burl

I feed the powerless
Chewed it up, spit the rest
I feed the powerless
Chewed it up, spit out the rest

It's just the curl of the burl
It's just the curl of the burl
That's just the way of the world
It's just the curl of the burl

Oh
Oh oh
Oh
Oh oh oh

Oh
Oh oh
Oh
Oh oh oh

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Mastodon

Mastodon is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia, formed in early 2000 and composed of bassist/vocalist Troy Sanders, guitarist/vocalist Brent Hinds, guitarist Bill Kelliher and drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor. Many of their songs feature heavy and unique instrumentation with a mix of clean vocals and harsh screams. more »

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Written by: BRANN TIMOTHY DAILOR, TROY JAYSON SANDERS, WILLIAM BREEN KELLIHER, WILLIAM BRENT HINDS

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11 facts about this song

Song Identity
"Curl of the Burl" is a single by American heavy metal band, Mastodon. It was released as the second single from their fifth studio album, "The Hunter."
Success and Recognition
The song was nominated for the "Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance" at the 54th Grammy Awards, indicating its great impact and wide acceptance.
Release Date
The single was officially released on August 16, 2011, as a digital download.
Music Video
The music video for "Curl of the Burl" is notable for its surreal, dark visuals, and was released on September 4, 2011, directed by Robert Schober.
Song Inspiration
The song is influenced by the practice of chopping out the burl of a tree to sell it, which is considered illegal. The burl is the part of a tree that has a strange growth pattern because of some disease or injury, often used to make veneer.
Unique Sound
"Curl of the Burl" is one of the most catchy and straightforward rock songs on "The Hunter", which is noted for its more streamlined, less progressive approach compared to previous Mastodon albums.
Chart Performance
The song reached No. 15 on the Billboard Hard Rock Songs chart and also made an appearance on the UK Rock & Metal Singles and Album Charts.
Song Writers
Band members Brann Dailor, Brent Hinds, Bill Kelliher, and Troy Sanders are credited with writing this song.
Live Performances
"Curl of the Burl" is a staple of Mastodon's live performances and is often a crowd favorite.
Vinyl Release
A limited-edition 7" vinyl edition of the single was also released, which included a live version of the song "Fallen Torches".
Acoustic Version
An acoustic version of "Curl of the Burl" was recorded and released as part of Record Store Day in 2012.

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