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Enslaved - Isa



8.6 | 583 votes |
Release date: 8 November 2004
Style: Progressive black metal

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01. Intro: Green Reflection
02. Lunar Force
03. Isa
04. Ascension
05. Bounded By Allegiance
06. Violet Dawning
07. Return To Yggdrasil
08. Secrets Of The Flesh
09. Neogenesis
10. Outro: Communion

The Best Black Metal Album Of 2004
Top 20 albums of 2004: 19
Featured in "Getting Into: Enslaved"

Staff review by
Azhidahak
Rating:
9.8
Enslaved is one of those few bands out there that is getting better and better after every release. Their music, while it keeps its roots, is developing towards complete perfection.

The new album pretty much follows the footsteps of their previous album Below the Lights, but even better and more complete. For all of you who have not heard Below the Lights and Enslaved´s earlier work (is that even possible for a black metal fan?) I must warn you that this is not one of your typical "grim" or "necro" black metal albums. So if that is what you are searching for, just something that is trOO and all that stuff, then please, don't waste your time here because trust me, this is not what you are looking for. This album is for a bit more, well let's say; "mature" fans of black metal.

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published 14.01.2005 | Comments (10)

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01.06.2012 - 00:03
neiluria

A revelation
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25.08.2012 - 21:37
Rating: 9
musicalkaratekid

A very interesting album given that it is supposedly the band's 'breakthrough' album in a lot of people's eyes. 'Lunar Force', 'Return to Yggdrasil' and the sprawling 'Neogenesis' are all staples of the band's creative talents, but it's really the atmosphere that was previously provided on albums like 'Mardraum' and 'Monumension' that truly makes 'Isa' the stunning work it is.
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27.10.2012 - 02:56
Soulhole

The old stuff is better then the new stuff
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18.01.2013 - 01:49
Poutine_BBQ

One of the greatest band i ever heard. They are coming in Montréal 22 Febuary! Lucky me!
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18.01.2013 - 04:10
!J.O.O.E.!
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Oh yeah, 10 / 10 album, no mistake.
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24.03.2013 - 21:38
Rating: 9
Ace Frawley
The Spaceman
I know I'm a bit of a latecomer on this album (considering it was released in 2004) but having just digested it I have to comment that I feel it to be an outstanding achievement by an amazing group of musicians.
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The sun shines over The Fool...
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07.02.2014 - 23:10
Rating: 10
Soheil KD

Ascension
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06.06.2014 - 13:06
Rating: 9
Sang Dalang Abu

After release in 2004 I was forget to commend this Great Masterpice. I think this album 'ISA' will be shit progressive album with black metal elements.The fact this album is awesome. Into: Intro, Lunar Force, Isa, Ascension, Bounded By Allegiance, Violet Dawning, Return To Yggdrasil, Secrets Of The Flesh, Neogenesis, Outro: Communion. Enslaved. They are owning and make great atmosphere in this album.
All songs are awesome. 9/10.
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06.06.2014 - 13:10
!J.O.O.E.!
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Yes, it's a masterpiece. I remember wandering Metal Storm's hallways near the time I first joined and wanted to try out black metal. After a bunch of research I think I ended up trying Transylvanian Hunger and this album. Probably a wise decision as I've never gotten bored of this.
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20.06.2014 - 17:40
Andro Maximus
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The band/album that got me into black metal. A rare, perfect album.
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09.12.2014 - 23:44
Jaeryd
Nihil's Maw
I've listened to this album hundreds of times since I first got it, and each time I listen to it, I still have to say "wow" at the end. Fucking great.
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20.09.2015 - 17:50
Rating: 9
musclassia

"Return to Yggdrasil" and "Neogenesis" are both incredible. Makes up my top 3 Enslaved albums with AEO and Below The Lights, although still need to check out Ruun and everything from Monumension and earlier
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30.07.2017 - 17:57
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Tage Westerlund
THis album and basically song Isa is why I know band, I remember video. Now I say like this, if you play so prog sounding, band needs use more clean vocals, as grows, its not BM anymore as it was and don't requires growling.
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I better die, because I never will learn speek english, so I choose dieing
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26.08.2017 - 17:06
Rating: 9
Hex_Omega
Gem Seeker
After all these years I have finally realized that the guest singer in Lunar Force is... Abbath. He sounds so much not like himself in this song.
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09.09.2017 - 15:50
VIG
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Written by Hex_Omega on 26.08.2017 at 17:06

After all these years I have finally realized that the guest singer in Lunar Force is... Abbath. He sounds so much not like himself in this song.


How do you know that?
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29.09.2017 - 21:06
Rating: 9
Hex_Omega
Gem Seeker
Written by Guest on 09.09.2017 at 15:50

Written by Hex_Omega on 26.08.2017 at 17:06

After all these years I have finally realized that the guest singer in Lunar Force is... Abbath. He sounds so much not like himself in this song.


How do you know that?

Metal Archives -> https://www.metal-archives.com/albums/Enslaved/Isa/60080
+ comments on youtube
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29.09.2017 - 21:46
VIG
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Written by Hex_Omega on 29.09.2017 at 21:06


Metal Archives -> https://www.metal-archives.com/albums/Enslaved/Isa/60080
+ comments on youtube


Huh. I now must re-listen.
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29.03.2022 - 16:38
Rating: 9
nonZero

Up there with Axioma Ethica Odini and RIITIIR IMO. Tracks 2, 3, 6 and 8 are the standout ones.
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12.03.2023 - 18:06
Rating: 8
Anghellic67

Below The Lights and this have been a big step up for the band. I enjoyed this quite a bit though I'm sure I need more listens to get it as a whole.
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