''Tripsis'' is the sixth and final full-length studio album by the Australian
progressive metal band
Alchemist
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. Recorded in 2007, Adam Agius stated that the songwriting focused on a consistently heavy approach. A promotional music video for the song "Wrapped in Guilt" was planned. A music video for "Tongues and Knives" premiered on 8 October 2008.
When asked on the meaning of the album, Agius remarked:
Track listing
# "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
* Adam Agius −
vocals,
guitar,
keyboards
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* Roy Torkington −
guitar, artwork, layout and design
* John Bray −
bass guitar
* Rodney Holder −
drums
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percussion
Release history
References
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2007 albums
Alchemist (band) albums
Relapse Records albums