For Fans of: Anathema, While Heaven Wept, Ereb Altor, Candlemass
“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.
Isole, 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.
Isole 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.
Lots 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.
Typical of this style really, expect longish songs with plenty of time given to create atmosphere.
Side A:
1. The Songs of the Whales / 2. Forgive Me / 3. Monotonic Scream / 4. Twisted Games
Side B:
5. In Abundance / 6. Open your Mind / 7. Vanity
