About this album
Where they were
Released in 2000, 'Organasm' was Alchemist's third studio album, following their 1998 effort 'The Other Side.' At this point in their career, the band was honing their unique sound, showcasing a more mature and complex approach that merged progressive metal with elements of ambient and experimental music.
Why it matters
'Organasm' is notable for its ambitious structure and conceptual depth, receiving positive reviews from critics and solidifying Alchemist's position within the progressive metal scene. It also showcased the band's ability to experiment with sound, influencing numerous underground bands with its genre-blending techniques.
Essential tracks
- "Evolution Trilogy, Part 1: The Bio Approach" — This track sets the tone for the album's conceptual narrative, building layers of complexity through dynamic shifts and intricate instrumentation.
- "Tide In, Mind Out" — With its hypnotic rhythm and ethereal melodies, this track exemplifies the band's signature blend of heaviness and atmosphere.
- "Escape From the Black Hole" — This closing track encapsulates the album's themes of exploration and transformation, featuring a climactic fusion of aggressive riffs and haunting harmonies.
Release Date
January 1, 2000
Artist Origin
Australia
Tracklist
- 1 Austral Spectrum 5:41
- 2 Evolution Trilogy, Part 1: The Bio Approach 4:58
- 3 Evolution Trilogy, Part 2: Rampant Micro Life 4:31
- 4 Evolution Trilogy, Part 3: Warring Tribes - Eventual Demise 5:14
- 5 Single Sided 5:23
- 6 Surreality 3:32
- 7 New Beginning 4:59
- 8 Tide In, Mind Out 5:30
- 9 Eclectic 5:22
- 10 Escape From the Black Hole 5:28
