Alchemist �Lunasphere�
Thrust, 1994
Gloon:
It is hard to catagorise these Aussie metallers but psychodelic, thrashend death comes somewhere close to the mark. This original brand of metal is complimented by a very unusual combination of throaty yells and Daniesque squeals. Variety and uniqueness are the order of the day as Alchemist switch between black metal blast beats �Lunation� and bizarre trippy psychodelica �Yoni Kunda�. Samples and Keyboards are used to good effect and with a splash of Oriental and Arabic guitars the music created is nothing short of amazing (check out the Dr Who riff in �Lunation� ripper). The album at first may seem a little unfocused, however after the initial adjustments in mindset are changed this cut can be very rewarding. The only trouble is Alchemist can get a little carried away and lose the listener as they go off on their Mr Bungle tangents with some very unorthodox time changes. There is nothing more I can really say, people who are into Sigh, Orphaned Land or even Bal Sagoth should most definitely check them out, you won�t be disappointed.
Favourite Tracks � Lunation, Clot, My Animated Truth
Mark � 7.5/10 |
