Isis - In the Absence of Truth
Release Date: 10/31/2006
Sounds Like: Neurosis, Tool, Pelican
Overall Rating: 9.0
Summary: In the Absence of Truth is Isis’ fifth LP and it is by far their best album to date. This album is a true gem. It is hard to find the proper words to describe the sound of Isis. They are certainly Post-Metal, definitely Post-Rock, but more than anything they are freaking brutally heavy and beautiful. This album is dense, complex and atmospheric to the point of feeling spiritual. This is cerebral metal. A nice change is the lack of growling vocals and more focus on hushed phrasing and instrumentation. Don’t worry there is plenty of snarl left. This is an exceptional album. Click here to listen to a track.
Ratings Summary:
Sounds Like: Neurosis, Tool, Pelican
Overall Rating: 9.0
Summary: In the Absence of Truth is Isis’ fifth LP and it is by far their best album to date. This album is a true gem. It is hard to find the proper words to describe the sound of Isis. They are certainly Post-Metal, definitely Post-Rock, but more than anything they are freaking brutally heavy and beautiful. This album is dense, complex and atmospheric to the point of feeling spiritual. This is cerebral metal. A nice change is the lack of growling vocals and more focus on hushed phrasing and instrumentation. Don’t worry there is plenty of snarl left. This is an exceptional album. Click here to listen to a track.
Ratings Summary:
Originality within Genre: 9.5
Originality by Band: 10.0
Production: 9.0
Did I like it?: 9.0
Originality by Band: 10.0
Production: 9.0
Did I like it?: 9.0
Track Ratings:
1) 8.0
2) 7.9
3) 9.9
4) 9.2
5) 8.5
6) Not Rated
7) 8.3
8) 7.9
9) 8.5
2) 7.9
3) 9.9
4) 9.2
5) 8.5
6) Not Rated
7) 8.3
8) 7.9
9) 8.5
1 comment:
I keep reading good things about this album. I'll be picking it up next Tuesday.
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