Before attaining Celestial heights, ISIS plumbed the deepest and densest of musical depths with The Red Sea. Punishing and unrelenting, The Red Sea marked a new chapter in ISIS' mosquito-driven, conceptual universe. Incorporating nods to both vintage EARTH and the MELVINS, it was the two new "song" offerings that marked ISIS's growth beyond that of mere comparisons and demonstrated the grandeur of what was to follow. Once again available on vinyl after two limited pressings on 8-inch vinyl, the 12-inch b-side features ISIS' 1998, four-song demo. Showing a glimpse of ISIS in their formative stages, these four songs are harmful metallic shards driven by their influences (NEUROSIS, GODFLESH, etc.), yet demonstrate ISIS's proficiency and potential. The Red Sea stands as both a testament to ISIS's past and their future.

1. Charmicarmicarmicat Shines To Earth
2. The Minus Times
3. Red Sea
4. Smiles And Handshakes (1998 Demo)
5. Catalyst (1998 Demo)
6. Ochre (1998 Demo)
7. Lines Across Eyes (1998 Demo)