Wavering Radiant
Isis · 2009
54 min · 7 tracks · progressive metal · art rock · post-metal
Expansive soundscapes weave atmospheric heaviness with intricate melodies, creating immersive musical journeys.
Why this album works
'Wavering Radiant' received widespread acclaim, debuting at number 88 on the Billboard 200 and being praised for its ambitious approach to post-metal. The album stands as a testament to Isis's influence on the genre, inspiring numerous bands within the burgeoning post-metal scene while also capturing a more experimental side of their artistry.
- Best for
- immersive musical journeys unfold gradually steady pacing with atmospheric heaviness cathartic release through expansive soundscapes
- Context
- Released in 2009, 'Wavering Radiant' is Isis's fifth studio album and marks a significant evolution in their sound following their critically acclaimed 'In the Absence of Truth' (2006). At this point, the band was solidifying their status within the post-metal genre, demonstrating both artistic growth and an exploration of new sonic dimensions that would pave the way for their eventual disbandment in 2010.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hall of the Dead Standout 7:39
- 2 Ghost Key Standout 8:29
- 3 Hand of the Host 10:42
- 4 Wavering Radiant 1:48
- 5 Stone to Wake a Serpent Standout 8:30
- 6 20 Minutes / 40 Years 7:04
- 7 Threshold of Transformation 9:52
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