{"title":"Isole @sw@if@band-music-5620@","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"isole-born-from-shadows-cd","title":"Isole - Born from Shadows - CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eClassic Isole album finally available again on CD! Deep sorrowful Doom Metal! New album coming in March 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe guess by 2023 Isole hardly needs to do anything in order to be considered the third Doom Metal behemoth on Swedish soil after Candlemass and Count Raven.\u003cbr\u003eWith only masterful Doom Metal opuses in their discography the guys should have been content with the impact they had on the scene enjoying their status as one of the premier Doom Metal providers in the new millennium.\u003cbr\u003eThere was hardly any need in changing the formula for “Born from Shadows”. The moment the sorrowful riffs of “The Lake” hit, the fans will instantly know that the guys haven’t misled them, and that this opus is high-octane epic Doom all the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFaster-paced guitars emerge at some point their dynamic leaps assisted by surprising Death Metal growls before more lyrical deviations sink everything in grief and mourning.\u003cbr\u003e“Black Hours” combines doom with the ballad in a deeply atmospheric, elegiac aura accentuated by the excellent emotional clean vocals; the pace is almost funereal with an overt melancholic vibe as well the  atter poignantly present on the following title-track which suddenly moves towards more aggressive ways of expression those bringing the death metal throat to the fore once again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Come to Me” recalls the My Dying Bride nostalgic dirges with lamentable guitars and more melodic undercurrents until a portion of more bouncy, more vivid rhythms start moving things around not without the help of the great vocal tirades, the most epic composition here with an imposing sombre finale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“My Angel” is an encompassing 10+ minutes saga which relies on the ballad and more melodic embellishments, but the mood instilled is one-of-a-kind although there’s hardly a mid-tempo stroke during its playing time. Sorrow and grief in copious amounts, but it can’t be any other way with one of Doom Metal’s finest “condemning” everyone to mourning with “Condemned” where the Death Metal growler shows up at the beginning to inaugurate a marvelous more energetic hymn with great ship-sinking riffage and a wider array of rhythmic sections the guitars constantly juggling between slow and more dynamic dashes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“When All is Black” is a delightful depressing funeral “march” with the slowest performance on the album, a fitting ending to this classic Doom masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor vintage, seismic retro Doom Metal one shouldn’t look any further than this opus. Doom Metal seems very safe in the hands of these Swedish brethren.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Season of Mist - International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53428235370839,"sku":"P-127764-","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/6500\/8471\/files\/Isole-Born-from-Shadows-CD-127764-1-1668757168.jpg?v=1778164440"},{"product_id":"isole-the-calm-hunter-cd","title":"Isole - The Calm Hunter - CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eClassic Isole album finally available again on CD! Deep sorrowful Doom Metal! New album coming in March 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe guess by 2023 Isole hardly needs to do anything in order to be considered the third Doom Metal behemoth on Swedish soil after Candlemass and Count Raven.\u003cbr\u003eWith only masterful Doom Metal opuses in their discography the guys should have been content with the impact they had on the scene enjoying their status as one of the premier Doom Metal providers in the new millennium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProne to a more progressive style of songwriting than masters of epic Doom like Candlemass and Solitude Aeturnus, Isole heap a lot of content into their songs, which makes “The Calm Hunter” a challenging, yet exciting listen even at only 51 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat this album draws closest to is a more boisterous and less reverent - though equally sorrow-filled - travel through Doom’s heartlands of woe and regret as imagined by Swallow the Sun and October Tide. Guitars chug heartily, death growls meet monkish croons and choirboy cleans, while some sections leap off the track and scramble down a hillside at pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe important thing here is to recognize that Isole are not following the established rules of this style as they did a little bit more on their previous releases but attempt to introduce some new features and add excitement, though not at the expense of losing the sombre mood. The lightness and ease of movement implied by this ability to change pace keeps the listener guessing throughout The Calm Hunter, plus adds to the weight of the gloomier Doom sections.\u003cbr\u003eThe energetic guitar tone and variety of riffing styles work really well, giving ballast to the songs and driving the compositions forward, which gain atmosphere from the vocal melody, creating a perfect balance between the key elements of energy and emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe way that Isole veer away from the obvious is also a pleasant surprise, since Doom Metal can take its own gravity a little too seriously, meaning that some bands refuse to stray from the typical trudging melancholy. Avoiding this trait may be a result of the band’s tendency to use song dynamics to affect the emotions generated, since some of the pieces here build intensity towards the end, while others wind down in gentler style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe result is for the album to feel varied and full even with only seven songs on offer. Also present on this album are several melodic moments that flurry around the basic song chassis in a manner that sometimes makes one think of melo Death, but often sound menacing or ethereal in a true doom sense, like during ‘Perdition’. These are very effective, either breaking up the occasionally plodding traditional doom fare and lifting the mood or crushing down harder to produce feelings of loss and despair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s refreshing to see a band such as Isole step up and take charge of their destiny like this: if they plan to continue in the same distinctive direction, they might well become leaders in a new wave of Doom Metal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Season of Mist - International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53428235600215,"sku":"P-127765-","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/6500\/8471\/files\/Isole-The-Calm-Hunter-CD-127765-1-1668757897.jpg?v=1778164446"},{"product_id":"isole-silent-ruins-cd","title":"Isole - Silent Ruins - CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eClassic Isole album finally available again! Deep sorrowful Doom Metal!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeing able to make songs with play lengths over 10 minutes that go by as if it was a 1-minute interlude is quite a positive skill and Isole seems to have acquired this skill to a high proficiency. Even though “Silent Ruins” is over 50 minutes long, it is over before you know it. This is by no means a negative remark, but merely serves to underscore the quality of Isole’s songwriting. In fact, the music is highly enjoyable, heavy and intricate, and topped with a great production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthough slow and mid-paced songs are most of what this album has to offer, Isole seems to be keeping a rather firm speed in moving through their songs. It is never the case that the songs become too slow or become boring because too little is happening. While none of the music is cheerful or mirthy, the atmosphere on “Silent Ruins” seems to be slightly more uplifting and positive than your regular doom metal band. Perhaps Isole sees the light at the end of the tunnel, rather than only the depressing journey through the tunnel itself. It is not all quite as sorrowful and dejected as you might expect. In a sense, Isole’s music on this album reminds more of epic doom metal bands, despite there being a rather gloomy undertone throughout, particularly in the vocals department. Vocals vary between low choir-like chanting, regular mid-range clean vocals and higher pitched clean vocals, all of these being well-placed and fitting the music like a glove. Paired with the largely audible bass and good drumming employed, “Silent Ruins” is simply a great doom metal record with quality songs all around.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn all, Isole shows that they are the complete package. All aspects of this record, from songwriting to execution and packaging, are strong as can be and “Silent Ruins” is an album that deserves a place in any fan of the doom metal genre, regardless of whether it is on account of the beautiful vocals or the impressive quality of the music and production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Season of Mist - International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53428426047831,"sku":"P-128123-","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/6500\/8471\/files\/Isole-Silent-Ruins-CD-128123-1-1669647524.jpg?v=1778165221"},{"product_id":"isole-bliss-of-solitude-cd","title":"Isole - Bliss of Solitude - CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eClassic Isole album available again! Melodic and beautiful, captivating yet crushing!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the third album from the majestic, marvelous Isole. After the amazing “Throne Of Void” we all had high expectations for this album, and those were fulfilled. Venturing once more through “Bliss Of Solitude”, the album opens up after some spins, and becomes something so powerful some still can’t believe it. This album is like a picture of two faces: if you stare at it long enough, it becomes something else entirely. This album is not too easily accessible at all, which should not be a shock for a Doom album, but it really takes some time to tune into it, and then you are treated to masterful riffs, impressive and classically inflected leadwork, and haunting vocals that sound like a ghost in a cathedral. This is sorrowful, and yet the sheer beauty of it lifts it from depressing into exaltation. Isole has stepped beyond comparisons to Solitude Aeturnus or Solstice and made a deeper, more serious album than a lot of bands in this genre ever manages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you thought their previous album was great, then get this and spin it, and keep spinning it until it clicks. It will, trust us. If you love Doom that is real and deep and full of genuine emotion, then this is the album you have been waiting for. “Bliss Of Solitude” is a magnificent album that gets better every time you listen to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is a band which understands what ‘Doom’ means. A psychological, stunning effect on the listener which evokes futility and sorrow. One hears so many bands out there who equate ‘doom’ with being boring, talentless hacks playing dreadfully slow riffs. Not Isole. Their material is melodic and beautiful, captivating yet crushing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Season of Mist - International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53428426506583,"sku":"P-128124-","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/6500\/8471\/files\/Isole-Bliss-of-Solitude-CD-128124-1-1669647756_87a5b377-0500-41b6-8920-12551cd517c1.jpg?v=1778165229"},{"product_id":"isole-anesidora-lp-gatefold","title":"Isole - Anesidora - LP Gatefold","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor Fans of: Anathema, While Heaven Wept, Ereb Altor, Candlemass\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Anesidora” delivers Isole’s most refined work yet, enriched by its maturity! An album that in a way is to the point, yet sets a softer tone without losing its Doomy Heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIsole, originally formed under the name Forlorn, way back in 1990 before changing to Isole in 2003. They have released 7 full lengths albums and “Anesidora”, their 8th album.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIsole are a 4 piece with Daniel Brynste and Crister Olsson on guitars, Jimmy Mattsson on bass and Victor Parri on drums. Mattsson provides harsh vocals while Brynste and Olsson provide cleans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLots of great harmonies and cleanly sung passages blend with big riffs and dreamy solos. Grand soundscapes are created with multiple layers and clever song structures with minimal fuzz or sludge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTypical of this style really, expect longish songs with plenty of time given to create atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSide A:\u003cbr\u003e1. The Songs of the Whales \/ 2. Forgive Me \/ 3. Monotonic Scream \/ 4. Twisted Games\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSide B:\u003cbr\u003e5. In Abundance \/ 6. Open your Mind \/ 7. 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Throne of Void is so good it’s just scary, as so many bands try for years to produce an album that’s only half this good.\u003cbr\u003eBands like Forsaken and Orodruin, much as I love them, have never produced a disc this good. This is just a Doom classic, no question or argument allowed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf one had to compare Isole on this album with one band it would have to be Solstice, the UK’s greatest Doom band. “Throne of Void” reminds the Solstice classic “Lamentations”, only crushingly heavy and with better vocals. One would even have to give Isole a slight edge in songwriting overall. The sound, the riffs, everything here is first-rate, and the atmosphere is magisterial and grandly bleak. This is a big album, with big songs and a big sound, but it never slips into self-indulgence or wastes time with interludes or throwaway tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe cannot say enough good things about this album. Fans of classic Doom Metal should beg, steal, or kill to get their hands on this. If you love Doom Metal as much as we do, then there is no price too high to pay for this album that is destined to be spoken of in hushed tones of awe. “Throne of Void” is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklist:\u003cbr\u003e1. Autumn Leaves\u003cbr\u003e2. Dreams\u003cbr\u003e3. Demon Green\u003cbr\u003e4. Throne of Void\u003cbr\u003e5. Insomnia\u003cbr\u003e6. Bleak\u003cbr\u003e7. Life?\u003cbr\u003e8. The Beyond (Bonustrack)\u003cbr\u003e9. 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