Isis Wavering Radiant: One could not be faulted for thinking of this disc as In The Absence of Truth part 2. That’s not a bad thing either. Rather it seems like the musical ideas that Isis developed on In The Absence have been better realized and executed on this disc. There are still heavy parts [...]
Isis & Aereogramme – In The Fishtank 14
Isis & Aereogramme In The Fishtank 14: One absolutely amazing song followed by two meh songs. Rating: 13/15 yes thats how good that one song (Low Tide) is
Isis – Oceanic
Isis Oceanic: One of the best albums about the sea ever. Isis wrote the book on conceptual, artistic sludge and ever since people have been ripping off this album. But what most copycats fail to do is make their records as engaging as this one. What really sets this album apart is the use of [...]
Black Ships – Omens
Black Ships Omens: “Omens” is the sound of an active quarry: Loud, explosive, and crushing. The guitars are suitable distorted, while the bass is down tuned to the point of sounding almost out of tune. The vocals roar out, incomprehensible but you know he’s shouting about angry things like being late for the bus. The [...]
Isis – In The Absence of Truth
Isis In The Absence of Truth: Remember all the aspects of Tool you loved when you were 16? Well imagine those aspects but better without all the mediocre noodling surrounding those aspects, and you pretty much have this album. Rating: 12/15 Black Hoodies
Grayceon – The Grand Show
Grayceon The Grand Show: Sounds like Neurosis meets Sleepy Time Gorilla Museum. Great vocal and violin work, the only real flaw is the production. These guys/girl should call Steve Albini. Rating: 12/15 Angry three part vocal harmonies
