I listened to every album by mathcore band Botch. Made up of musicians who would go on to form Minus the Bear, Russian Circles, and Sumac, Botch was a brutal and excitingly technical band. A must listen for fans of Dillinger Escape Plan, Coalesce, or just rad heavy music in general.
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This week, we discuss the powerful Isis, and if you make one hacky reference to the terrorist group we’re shutting down the podcast. Isis changed what heavy music is throughout their lifespan and their influence is as strong today as ever. Incredible musicians and songwriters who didn’t release a bad album. I hope you like episodes where we don’t complain at all, because this is definitely one of those.
Closing track: “20 Minutes / 40 Years” from Wavering Radiant (2009)
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Mike’s Picks:
Wavering Radiant (2009) — Best Album
Panopticon (2004) — Personal Favorite
In the Absence of Truth (2006) — Worst Album
Alex’s Picks:
Wavering Radiant (2009) — Best Album
Oceanic (2002) — Personal Favorite
Celestial (2000) — Worst Album
Albums we discussed this episode…
Celestial (2000)
Oceanic (2002)
Panopticon (2004)
In the Absence of Truth (2006)
Wavering Radiant (2009)
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