# Isis discography

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[Isis](/source/Isis_(band)) was an American [post-metal](/source/Post-metal) band active from 1997 to 2010. They released five full-length albums, five extended plays (EPs), seven live albums, two singles, and have collaborated with artists on numerous other projects.

Isis was formed in [Boston, Massachusetts](/source/Boston,_Massachusetts) in late 1997 by [Aaron Turner](/source/Aaron_Turner) ([guitar](/source/Guitar)/[vocals](/source/Vocals); also the owner of [Hydra Head Records](/source/Hydra_Head_Records)), [Jeff Caxide](/source/Jeff_Caxide) ([bass guitar](/source/Bass_guitar)), Chris Mereschuk (electronics/vocals) and [Aaron Harris](/source/Aaron_Harris_(Isis_drummer)) ([drums](/source/Drum_kit)).[1] In 1998, they released a demo and their first [EP](/source/Extended_play), *[Mosquito Control](/source/Mosquito_Control)*, with this lineup. The band replaced Mereschuk with Jay Randall and added former Cast Iron Hike guitarist [Michael Gallagher](/source/Michael_Gallagher_(Isis_guitarist)) before releasing the 1999 EP [*The Red Sea*](/source/The_Red_Sea_(EP)). [Bryant Clifford Meyer](/source/Bryant_Clifford_Meyer) of [The Gersch](/source/The_Gersch) replaced Jay Randall in late 1999, and Isis remained with this lineup until their dissolution. Isis' debut full-length, [*Celestial*](/source/Celestial_(Isis_album)), and its sister EP, *[SGNL>05](/source/SGNL_05)*, were released in 2000 and 2001, respectively.

In 2002, *[Oceanic](/source/Oceanic_(Isis_album))* was released to critical acclaim,[2][3][4] and was the subject of a series of four vinyl reinterpretations by various contemporary artists; the series was consolidated into an [Ipecac Recordings](/source/Ipecac_Recordings) release, entitled *[Oceanic: Remixes & Reinterpretations](/source/Oceanic_Remixes_and_Reinterpretations)*.[5] Growth in stature necessitated relocation to [Los Angeles](/source/Los_Angeles) in 2003.[6] *[Panopticon](/source/Panopticon_(album))* was released in 2004, to further critical plaudits and an album of the year award from *[Rock Sound](/source/Rock_Sound)*.[7][8][9] It was also the band's first entry into the charts, peaking at number 47 in the *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_magazine)* Top Independent Albums chart.[10]

Their next record, *[In the Absence of Truth](/source/In_the_Absence_of_Truth)*, was released by Ipecac on October 31, 2006. This full-length charted more successfully, peaking at number six in *Billboard's* [Top Heatseekers](/source/Top_Heatseekers) chart;[10] however, critical reception was not particularly warm and the band themselves have expressed disappointment with the album.[11][12] "[Holy Tears](/source/In_the_Absence_of_Truth)" and "[Not in Rivers, but in Drops](/source/Not_in_Rivers,_but_in_Drops)" were released from the album as singles in 2008, along with a limited-edition vinyl compilation box set entitled *[Shades of the Swarm](/source/Shades_of_the_Swarm)* later in the year. Their final full-length, *[Wavering Radiant](/source/Wavering_Radiant)*, was released in 2009 and marked the band's first entry in the [*Billboard* 200](/source/Billboard_200), peaking at 98;[10] it also saw international commercial exposure, seeing entry into the charts of the [United Kingdom](/source/United_Kingdom), [Germany](/source/Germany) and [Norway](/source/Norway).[13][14][15] Isis split up in June 2010, just before the release of [a split EP](/source/Melvins_/_Isis) with [Melvins](/source/Melvins).[16] Their entire back-catalogue of live releases saw digital re-release in mid-2011,[17] and a compilation of demos and alternative versions of songs, called *[Temporal](/source/Temporal_(Isis_album))*, was released on November 6, 2012 by Ipecac Recordings.[18]

## Albums

### Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions and certifications Title Album details Peak chart positions US Indie [10] US Heat [10] US Rock [10] US Taste [10] US [10] UK [13][19] UK Rock [20] GER [15] NOR [14] Celestial Released: April 3, 2000[21] Label: Escape Artist (EA07.0) Formats: CD, 2×LP — — — — — — — — — Oceanic Released: September 16, 2002[22] Label: Ipecac (IPC-032) Formats: CD, 2×LP — — — — — — — — — Panopticon Released: October 19, 2004 Label: Ipecac (IPC-057) Formats: CD, 2×LP 47 — — — — — — — — In the Absence of Truth Released: October 31, 2006 Label: Ipecac (IPC-081) Formats: CD, 2×LP 20 6 — 12 — 184 — — — Wavering Radiant Released: May 5, 2009 Label: Ipecac (IPC-113) Formats: CD, 2×LP 10 — 14 7 98 190 17 96 37 "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

### Live albums

Title Release details Recorded Live I Released: March 2004 Label: Electric Human Project (EHP 0.31) Formats: CD, LP September 23, 2003 The Fillmore, San Francisco, California, United States Live II Released: November 2004[23] Label: Troubleman Unlimited (TMU 152) Formats: CD, 2×LP March 19, 2003 Stockholm, Sweden Live III Released: April 2005[24] Label: Profound Lore (PLR 018) Formats: CD, 2×LP December 7, 2004 The Launchpad, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Live IV Released: May 2006[25] Label: Robotic Empire (Robo 079) Formats: CD, 2×LP 2001–2005 Various sources Live V Released: October 2009[26] Label: Viva Hate (VHR018) Formats: CD, 2×LP July 23, 2006 KOKO, London, England Live VI Released: February 14, 2012 Label: Self-released Format: 2×LP November 16, 2007 Hawthorne Theatre, Portland, Oregon, United States Live VII Released: March 31, 2017 Label: Ipecac (IPC-181) Formats: 2×LP, CD February 25, 2010 Corner Hotel, Melbourne, Australia

## Extended plays

### Solo

Title Release details Notes Demo 98 Released: June 1998[27] Label: Hydra Head (HH666-27.5) Format: Cassette Demo recording. 545 cassettes were made.[28][29] The songs were later included as bonus tracks on the CD and 12" versions of The Red Sea. The Mosquito Control EP Released: October 28, 1998[30] Label: Escape Artist (EA03.0) Formats: CD, LP First official release.[31][32] The Red Sea Released: July 1999 Label: Second Nature (SN014) Formats: CD, 8", LP The CD and 12" versions of this release include all material from the 1998 demo.[33] Sawblade Released: 1999 Label: Hydra Head (HH666-41.5) Formats: CD-R, LP Tour-only limited edition release; 200 handmade CD-Rs and 250 copies of the vinyl edition were pressed.[34][35] 600 vinyl editions were later pressed as part of the Shades of the Swarm box set. SGNL›05 Released: March 6, 2001 Label: Neurot (NR012) Formats: CD, LP This release has been described by Aaron Turner as an "extension" of Celestial.[36]

### Collaborative

Title Release details Notes In the Fishtank 14 (with Aereogramme) Released: September 25, 2006 Label: Konkurrent (Fish 14) Formats: CD, LP Part of the "In the Fishtank" series, this release is a collaboration with Scottish band Aereogramme.[37]

### Splits

Title Release details Notes Isis / Pig Destroyer Released: July 2000 Label: Relapse (RR-040) Format: 7" vinyl Isis contributed a cover version of the title track from Godfleshes Streetcleaner[38] which was previously released on the Sawblade EP. Melvins / Isis Released: July 13, 2010 Label: Hydra Head (HH666-214) Format: LP Isis contributed two songs that were recorded during the Wavering Radiant sessions.[39]

### Remixes

Title Release details Notes Oceanic Remixes Volume I Released: April 11, 2004 Label: Robotic Empire (Robo 037) Format: LP Consists of remixes of tracks from Oceanic, contributed to by a variety of artists. Later compiled and released as a 2×CD (and later 2×LP) titled Oceanic Remixes/Reinterpretations. Also released as a 4×LP box set comprising all four volumes.[40][41] Oceanic Remixes Volume II Released: July 13, 2004 Label: Robotic Empire (Robo 038) Format: LP Oceanic Remixes Volume III Released: August 24, 2004 Label: Robotic Empire (Robo 039) Format: LP Oceanic Remixes Volume IV Released: November 23, 2004 Label: Robotic Empire (Robo 040) Format: LP

## Compilations / box sets

Title Release details Type Notes Oceanic Remixes/Reinterpretations Released: 2004 Labels: Hydra Head (HH666-83) and Robotic Empire (Robo 037–040) Formats: 2×CD, 2×LP, 4×LP Remix album, Compilation, Box set Consists of remixes of tracks from Oceanic, contributed to by a variety of artists. Originally released as a series of four 12" LPs on Robotic Empire.[42] Shades of the Swarm Released: February 22, 2008 Labels: Robotic Empire (Robo 074) and Conspiracy (CORE058) Format: 12×LP Box set LP box set of all of Isis' full-length albums and EPs up to and including In the Absence of Truth, produced in commemoration of the band's 10-year anniversary. Limited to 600.[43] Live I-VI Released: March 21, 2012 Label: Daymare (DYMC-150) Format: 6×CD Live album, Box set CD box set consisting of Live I, Live II, Live III, Live IV, Live V, and Live VI. Limited to 300. Temporal Released: November 6, 2012 Label: Ipecac (IPC-140) Formats: 2×CD, 3×LP + DVD Compilation Contains demos, remixes, covers, an acoustic track, and a DVD featuring all official music videos.[18]

## Singles

Title Release details Album "Holy Tears" Released: February 5, 2008[44] Label: Ipecac (IPC-095) Formats: CD, LP In the Absence of Truth (2006) "Not in Rivers, But in Drops" Released: October 14, 2008 Label: Ipecac (IPC-099) Format: CD

## Videography

### Music videos

Title Director Album "In Fiction" Josh Graham[45] Panopticon (2004) "Holy Tears" Dominic Hailstone[46] In the Absence of Truth (2006) "Not in Rivers, But in Drops" Sera Timms[47] "20 Minutes / 40 Years" Matt Santoro[48] Wavering Radiant (2009) "Pliable Foe" Kenneth Thomas Melvins / Isis (2010)

### DVD

Title Release details Notes Clearing the Eye Released: September 26, 2006 Label: Ipecac (IPC-080) Format: DVD Features live videos (including an entire live performance), the "In Fiction" music video, photo galleries, a complete discography, lyrics for all songs featured, and a 20-page booklet.[44]

## Other appearances

Song Year Compilation Label Notes "Boris" 2005 We Reach: The Music of the Melvins Fractured Transmitter (FTRC004) Cover of a Melvins song; collaboration with Agoraphobic Nosebleed.

## See also

- [Hydra Head Records discography](/source/Hydra_Head_Records_discography)
- [Ipecac Recordings discography](/source/Ipecac_Recordings_discography)

## References

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1. ["Isis + Aereogramme"](http://www.konkurrent.nl/labels/fishtank.html). Konkurrent. Retrieved May 2, 2011.

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1. [Oceanic Remixes](https://www.discogs.com/label/744264-Oceanic-Remixes) at [Discogs](/source/Discogs)

1. [Oceanic remixes box set](https://www.cdandlp.com/en/isis/oceanic-remixes-box-set/lp-box-set/r115762514/)

1. "Oceanic: Remixes/Reinterpretations". AllMusic. Retrieved April 18, 2011.

1. ["*Shades of the Swarm* ten year anniversary (CORE058)"](https://web.archive.org/web/20111002221358/http://www.conspiracyrecords.com/store/store_detail.php?id=6006). [Conspiracy Records](/source/Conspiracy_Records). Archived from [the original](http://www.conspiracyrecords.com/store/store_detail.php?id=6006) on October 2, 2011. Retrieved April 13, 2011.

1. ["Isis"](http://www.ipecac.com/artists/isis). [Ipecac Recordings](/source/Ipecac_Recordings). Retrieved April 18, 2011.

1. ["Interview with Jeff Caxide"](https://web.archive.org/web/20100822084538/http://www.globaldomination.se/interviews/isis-jeff-caxide). Global Domination. November 25, 2004. Archived from [the original](http://www.globaldomination.se/interviews/isis-jeff-caxide) on August 22, 2010. Retrieved August 27, 2008.

1. Turner, Aaron (February 5, 2008). ["Isis video, single, etc"](https://aaronbturner.blogspot.com/2008/02/isis-video-single-etc.html). Feral Pig. Retrieved March 17, 2008.

1. *Not in Rivers, But in Drops* (Digipak single notes). [Ipecac Recordings](/source/Ipecac_Recordings). 2008. IPC-099.

1. ["Isis - "20 Minutes / 40 Years""](https://web.archive.org/web/20091129235328/http://www.mtvmusic.com/artist/isis_2_/videos/443647/20_minutes_40_years). [MTV](/source/MTV). Archived from [the original](http://www.mtvmusic.com/artist/isis_2_/videos/443647/20_minutes_40_years) on November 29, 2009. Retrieved November 30, 2009.

**General**

- ["Catalog"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110815200954/http://escapeartistrecords.com/blog/?page_id=7). [Escape Artist Records](/source/Escape_Artist_Records). Archived from [the original](http://escapeartistrecords.com/blog/?page_id=7) on August 15, 2011. Retrieved April 18, 2011.

## External links

- [Isis discography](https://www.discogs.com/artist/225447-Isis-6) at [Discogs](/source/Discogs)
- [Isis discography](https://musicbrainz.org/artist/5e521e8c-0ab2-44c4-8fd8-14d8d3321265) at [MusicBrainz](/source/MusicBrainz)

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