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- Summary: This fourth LP for the metal band follow's 2004's acclaimed 'Panopticon' as well as an opening slot on Tool's latest tour.
- Record Label: Ipecac
- Genre(s): Rock, Alternative, Metal
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Holy Tears | |
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He was patient Slow descent, chills the bones His wait maybe long Still he carries on Always reaching for her Always breathing for her Lifting his... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Positive: 12 out of 18
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Mixed: 6 out of 18
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Negative: 0 out of 18
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In the Absence of Truth is as solidly explosive and as adventuresome as Panopticon, but their elemental control over the music is greater, therefore creating a more even production.
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BlenderEven if the high-minded concepts prove elusive, no worries. [Nov 2006, p.138]
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Alternative PressIt's certainly a leap further into the ethereal weirdness that defined 2004's shoegaze- and electronics-inspired Panopticon. [Nov 2006, p.192]
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Theirs is music brimming over with passion first explored, then exploded.
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Underwhelming.
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In the process of adding new facets to their sound, Truth winds up reinforcing self-imposed limitations.
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UncutThe lurch towards conventionality has exposed Isis' limitations: their paucity of melodic ideas, the pompous drumming, the lack of wit or soul. [Jan 2007, p.100]
Score distribution:
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Positive: 12 out of 15
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Mixed: 2 out of 15
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Negative: 1 out of 15
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VinceHDec 7, 2006
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AdamFeb 8, 2008
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E.GomezDec 7, 2006Mood altering ambient prog-metal. Isis is godlike intrepid sublime.
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DevynApr 12, 2007this album has a great mellow vibe to it and a amazing climax effect in almost every song. This is one of their best albums in my opinion.
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JohnMar 30, 2007
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ChampiodiPiJul 14, 2009
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