Tripsis is the sixth and final full-length studio album by the Australian progressive metal band Alchemist. Recorded in 2007, Adam Agius stated that the songwriting focused on a consistently heavy approach.[5] A promotional music video for the song "Wrapped in Guilt" was planned.[6] A music video for "Tongues and Knives" premiered on 8 October 2008.[7]
| Tripsis | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 3 September 2007 | |||
| Recorded | 2005–2007 at Backbeach Studios, Rye, Victoria[1] | |||
| Genre | Progressive metal Avant-garde metal Extreme metal Death metal | |||
| Length | 42:57 | |||
| Label | Chatterbox (Australia) Relapse (U.S.) | |||
| Alchemist chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [2] |
| Metal Charge | (8.7/10)[3] |
| Pyromusic.net | (9.6/10)[4] |
When asked on the meaning of the album, Agius remarked:
It has many meanings that's for sure. It depends on what dictionary you use, but its basically the action of a mortar and pestle, grinding massaging ingredients together, Its a good analogy of Alchemist music.
— Hail Metal's interview with Adam Agius[8]
Track listing
edit- "Wrapped in Guilt" − 4:34
- "Tongues and Knives" − 5:15
- "Nothing in No Time" − 5:50
- "Anticipation of a High" − 4:34
- "Grasp the Air" − 4:36
- "CommunicHate" − 4:26
- "Substance for Shadow" − 4:50
- "God Shaped Hole" − 5:05
- "Degenerative Breeding" − 3:47
Credits
edit- Adam Agius − vocals, guitar, keyboards
- Roy Torkington − guitar, artwork, layout and design
- John Bray − bass guitar
- Rodney Holder − drums, percussion
Release history
edit| Country | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Australia | 3 September 2007 |
| Canada | 2 October 2007 |
| United States | |
| Europe | 8 October 2007 |
| Worldwide |
References
edit- ^ Alchemist - Latest information - News, shows, competitions
- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ Metal Charge review
- ^ Pyromusic.net review[usurped]
- ^ Metal Bands - Alchemist ( Metal Underground . com )
- ^ When It Reigns, It Fkn Hails! - Reviews | Interviews | Alchemist: Interview With Adam Agius
- ^ "ALCHEMIST: 'Tongues And Knives' Video Posted Online". blabbermouth.net. 8 December 2008. Retrieved 21 March 2009.
- ^ Hail Metal's interview with Adam Agius