Isak to Release The Great Expanse Nov. 18
Originally issued by the band in Jan. 2020, Isak‘s debut album, The Great Expanse, will see its first vinyl release through the esteemed Kozmik Artifactz next week. The record — which you can stream in its entirety below — blends heavy rock structures and psychedelic atmospheres together, doses it all with a heaping amount of lysergic fuzz and echo, and proceeds outward from there, songs like the 11-minute “Falling Satellite” honing on a progressive-style mapped-out course that still sounds organic as delivered by the Glasgow band, who, it should be noted, are not to be confused with Isaak, from Italy. Whole other ‘a’ in there for the Italian outfit.
I didn’t hear The Great Expanse when it came out the first time, so I’m kind of taking this post as an excuse to do so now, and no regrets. As regards reliability, Kozmik Artifactz want for nothing, and if their backing isn’t enough to pique your interest, well, maybe you’ll dig this anyhow.
The PR wire has it like this:
Cross the great expanse of the cosmos with ISAK
ISAK have been a force within the UK underground for over a decade. Hailing from Glasgow, Scotland, they have cut their way on the live scene from unknown to opening for the likes of Elder, Kylesa, Hair of the Dog and Volconova to name but a few.
With several self-released EPs under their belt, ISAK now sign with Kozmik Artifactz for the vinyl release of their debut full-length “The Great Expanse”. Heavily instrumental, The Great Expanse follows the journey of a lone voyager crossing the expanse of the cosmos. Through expanding soundscapes layered with spontaneous and sonic riffs, The Great Expanse really captures the sense of awe and deep vastness of the universe.
The Great Expanse will be released 18th November on Kozmik Artifactz, available on heavyweight gatefold vinyl from Kozmik Artifactz, as well as on Bandcamp and all major digital streaming platforms.
Available as Limited Edition Vinyl
Release Date: 18th November 2022
VINYL FACTZ
– Plated & pressed on high performance vinyl
– limited & coloured vinyl
– 300gsm gatefold cover
– special vinyl mastering
TRACKS
1. The Great Expanse
2. Beyond The Karman Line
3. Falling Satellite
4. Interstellar
5. Ablaze
6. Out Of Reach
7. Call Of The Void
Isak are:
Joe McGarrity (Guitar/Vox)
Mark Tait (Bass)
Robert “Twigs” McLean (Drums)
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I was at the gigs where they supported both Elder and Hair of the Dog. Good band, nice to see them get some recognition!