Opeth vs. Isis (opinion or description)?

Question

Opeth vs. Isis (opinion or description)?

Answer 1

Opeth and Isis are very similar, yet they share their differences as well. Both have a tendency for lyrical imagery, dynamics and epic song length, as well as most songs or albums have a specific theme. However, their sound is very different. Mikael Akerfledt and Aaron Turner both have growling and clean singing utilized in their singing, but the all-around sound of both of the bands is very different. Opeth sticks to a heavier, fast-paced sound with many changes in acoustics and time signature. A good majority of Isis material is straight-up sludge, with some doom influences. Just all around negative themes throughout. Not that that's a bad thing though. Both are two of my favorite bands. Very interesting stuff.

Answer 2

Opeth = Awesome



Isis = Never heard of them.

Answer 3

Agalloch is okay, Opeth gets too up their very very own behinds with attempting to be jazzy, yet Isis i've got self assurance has the acceptable organic and organic bypass to their track, and don't attempt to rigidity a contrived experience of technicality.

Answer 4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSbNF9QSrDM

Answer 5

Fair enough, lets drop it.



Opeth is boring to me and I haven't heard much Isis if any. But I will.



My honest opinion on both is just this. yawn

Answer 6

Both are in my Top 5 bands. They have both yet to release a bad album, and if they stay gone, Isis never will.



Comparing them is a difficult task though. They have similar traits in that they make albums rather than songs, songs can be very lengthy and their fans of one band will probably like the other (if they get to hear them).



The approach the bands take in making songs is completely different though. Opeth usually go for long, complex, pacey songs with lots of quick tempo and mood changes. They mix it up by recording quieter acoustic tracks too, but it isn't typical for them to have long interludes in their heavier songs. Usually they only last for 30-40 seconds and they move back. The instrumentation is a lot more direct (for want of a better description) than most Isis work. Guitar riffs and solos take centre-stage when played, whereas Isis layer their riffs and add keyboards, heavy bass, etc.



Isis songs tend to be a lot more "out there". They can start off heavy and then fade away for minutes on end. Few of their songs could be called fast, unlike Opeth. I appreciate that I sound like a complete fanboy douche when I say that their songs "evolve" over time. They kind of float from stage to stage, directed by the brilliant Aaron Harris and Jeff Caxide. Opeth jump from place to place in a much more prog-like way.



I can't make a decision. They're both brilliant in different ways.