ISIS Wavering Radiant VINYL 2LP
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Jul 15, 2012 Sold Date
Jul 5, 2012 Start Date
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Isis return with a fine record. After "In The Absence Of Truth", which I found slightly patchy (and wasn't overly fond of the drum sound), they have changed their approach to recording by actually all being present and correct in the studio for long periods. This has paid off, with a very cohesive recording. It really works as an album, I find that if I put it on that I have to listen to the full record in its entirety.

Standouts for me are the bookends, "Hall Of The Dead" and "Threshold Of Transformation", whilst "Ghost Key" incorporates more of Cliff Meyer's keyboard stylings than we've heard in the past. The title track neatly splits the album into two halves, and provides some nice respite amidst the generally heavy music. Turner still bellows and screams, which for me is the only downside to Isis, as I prefer clean vocals and can only really accept that people go for guttural shouts because they can't really sing. But vocals aren't really the point of Isis - the music is the reason that you're here in the first place. Harris' drumming is excellent throughout, improving on what I felt became too repetitive on ITAOT. Interestingly enough I think the standout players on this album are the bassist Jeff Caxide, who has a very nice tone throughout (listen to "Ghost Key", I always find that type of tone sounds "watery" or "aquatic" for lack of better words); and Cliff Meyer coming to the fore with some nice turns on the keyboard.

Overall, Isis didn't really need to do too much to improve on previous efforts, but what they have achieved on "Wavering Radiant" is a qualitative improvement in style. It incorporates all of their best elements and brings them together to make a most engaging metal record. If you like your metal with intelligence and imagination, then you will find this one of the best albums of 2009.


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