Isis

Synonymous with the atmospheric walls of sound and crushing departures of post-metal, Isis have outdone themselves with Wavering Radiant. With a focus on clean production, wistful ambient nuances shift in and out of heavy passages, while a mixture of steady vocals and pained, urgent growls help glue these seven beautifully crafted soundscapes into one cohesive journey -- from the enlightening keys of opener "Hall of the Dead" to the distraught ending of "Threshold of Transformation."