ISA is a tremendous record and is currently my favorite, but that's bound to change because they have such a masterful and diverse discography. ISA is a great gateway album because it finds Enslaved in heavy prog mode, experimenting w/industrial, ambient, black metal and many other elements they've incorporated throughout their history. It's an intense experience. Comparisons to Pink Floyd, imo, are completely overstated, so be forewarned. Yea, a tune may start with a moody synth, but abrasive necro-guitar riffing and black metal shrieks still dominate. What's really cool though, is the lead guitarist will rip a blazing impassioned extended guitar solo at least one or twice an album. Definitely, one of my favorite metal bands of all time.
Last edited by almauro; 02-26-2010 at 10:02 AM.
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