''Organasm'' is the fourth full-length studio album by the Australian
progressive metal band
Alchemist
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. It was issued in Australia by
Chatterbox
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, with D.W. Norton producing, on 6 March 2000 as their first release with the label. It was supported by a three-month Australian tour alongside the bands,
Cryogenic
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The 13th IIR International Congress of Refrigeration (held in Washington DC in 1971) endorsed a universal definition of “cryogenics” and “cr ...
and Psi.Kore. ''Organasm'' featured generally shorter songs than the previous Alchemist albums, but was still rated highly by critics.
Dutch label
Displeased released the album in Europe in 2000 and
Relapse handled the American release. Tracks 2 to 4 are each listed as part of the "Evolution Trilogy", which comprises a
musical movement
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. A demo version of the lead track, "Austral Spectrum", had appeared on a 1999 compilation album.
Reception
Eduardo Rivadavia of
AllMusic wrote that "
he album
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is so complex and original that it defies a summary definition, but one might describe it as a psychedelic-prog-soundtrack-death metal album." He describes Adam Agius' vocal style as "akin to
Entombed wrestling with
Pink Floyd
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" and suggested the "Evolution" trilogy evoked the spirit of early
Rush
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.
Track listing
Credits
* Adam Agius –
vocals,
guitar,
keyboards
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* Rodney Holder –
drums
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,
bongos
* John Bray –
bass guitar
* Roy Torkington –
guitar, artwork, layout and design
Release history
References
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2000 albums
Alchemist (band) albums
Relapse Records albums