#152 - Isis - Oceanic w/ Chained to the Bottom of the Ocean - Riff Worship

This week on Riff Worship, we explore the history and impact of the seminal 2002 album Oceanic by post-metal pioneers Isis!

Join us as we trace the band’s sonic evolution, from the bludgeoning heaviness of their debut Celestial to the atmospheric and melodic textures that would evolve throughout their career.

In this episode we’ll discuss:

How James Plotkin (Phantomsmasher, Khanate) bridged the gap between Isis and Ipecac Recordings, which helped expand the band's reach and creative freedom.

The tragic narrative behind Aaron Turner’s lyricism and the use of water as a powerful spiritual and archetypal symbol.

The recording sessions at the legendary Fort Apache studios with producer Matt Bayles (Minus the Bear, Mastodon, Botch) featuring guest performances by Maria Christopher and Ayal Naor of 27.

The creation of the experimental Oceanic: Remixes & Reinterpretations with contributions from Mike Patton, Justin Broadrick, and more!

We’re also joined by a special guest from Chained to the Bottom of the Ocean, whose latest EP, Let Us Not Speak Of Them But Look And Pass On, is OUT NOW via Redscroll Records: https://chainedtothebottomoftheocean.bandcamp.com/album/let-us-not-speak-of-them-but-look-and-pass-on

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