Isis – Live I
Throughout the years, Isis has released a series of live albums on the popular CD and LP formats. They have been self-released and very limited in quantity. If you happened to miss any of those, don’t worry. They plan on releasing the set digitally this summer via their website.
The first volume was released this past week. It was recorded in 2003 and is composed of four tracks from their Oceanic album which is where they peaked. I know a lot of you will argue Panopticon, but I listened to both albums, and there’s no fucking way.
Anyway, as with most rock bands I prefer a live sound over studio. It has a more genuine and abrasive sound that I feel embraces the aesthetic of metal. Except for maybe High on Fire. Their records can rock just as hard as anything.
