Isis - PanopticonTwo of the most sought after post metal records of the 2000s are now available again. Isis (the band) released Oceanic in 2002 and followed it with Panopticon in 2004. The past versions of the record go for upwards of hundreds on the internet and have been out of print for years. Both albums are released in heavyweight gatefold packaging. Oceanic is available to independent retailers on clear with black and gold splatter double vinyl. Panopticon is

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the pair began producing music that

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"Rocker’s Dub" and "Tubby’s Dub Song

Isolation Ward and more

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be it via a slightly out-of-tune guitar or proudly-fuzzed vocals