Curl of the Burl
Mastodon
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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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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."
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Success and RecognitionThe song was nominated for the "Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance" at the 54th Grammy Awards, indicating its great impact and wide acceptance.
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Release DateThe single was officially released on August 16, 2011, as a digital download.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Song InspirationThe 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.
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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.
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Chart PerformanceThe 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.
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Song WritersBand members Brann Dailor, Brent Hinds, Bill Kelliher, and Troy Sanders are credited with writing this song.
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Live Performances"Curl of the Burl" is a staple of Mastodon's live performances and is often a crowd favorite.
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Vinyl ReleaseA limited-edition 7" vinyl edition of the single was also released, which included a live version of the song "Fallen Torches".
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Acoustic VersionAn acoustic version of "Curl of the Burl" was recorded and released as part of Record Store Day in 2012.
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