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	Alchemist Embryonics Genres: Pop, Rock, Metal Embryonics is a deluxe, double-disc collection spanning the pre-Relapse work by one of heavy metal's most unique and creative bands; ALCHEMIST. An extensive and exhaustive collection, Embryonics features ALCHEMIST classics... more » « less
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CD Details

All Artists: Alchemist
Title: Embryonics
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Relapse
Original Release Date: 1/1/2006
Re-Release Date: 2/21/2006
Genres: Pop, Rock, Metal
Styles: Progressive, Progressive Metal
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 781676645923

Synopsis

Album Description

Embryonics is a deluxe, double-disc collection spanning the pre-Relapse work by one of heavy metal's most unique and creative bands; ALCHEMIST. An extensive and exhaustive collection, Embryonics features ALCHEMIST classics ("Chinese Whispers", "Yoni Kunda"), band favorites ("Dancing To Life", "Staying Conscious"), rare demo tracks, and never-before heard recordings. Enveloped in a stellar package created by ALCHEMIST guitarist Roy Torkington replete with liner notes and photography encompassing the bands history, Embryonics documents the growth of this Australian band from its formative years into one of the most progressive and inventive bands to grace the international metal scene.

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CD Reviews

Early Recordings

Justin Gaines | Northern Virginia | 10/25/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Why Alchemist isn't mentioned in the same breath as bands like Death, Cynic, and Atheist is beyond explanation. They might not quite reach the over-the-top technicality of those bands, but they're not that far removed either. And when it comes to creating truly progressive atmospheric death metal, no band short of Opeth can touch what Alchemist serves up. This band is the Porcupine Tree of extreme metal.

The 2-disc set Embryonics is a digitally remastered collection of the band's early works, from early releases like Spiritech, Lunasphere and Jar of Kingdom all the way back to their earliest demo recordings. Some of the material is, as expected, a bit rough around the edges, but I was surprised at the overall high quality of the songs collected here. This is obviously a band that got real good, real fast. I'd say that the material on Embryonics leans more towards the aggressive side than the atmospheric, but not by a wide margin. You'll still hear plenty of the technical instrumentals, atmospheric elements, and otherworldly vocals that make up Alchemist's unique sound. As an added bonus, the booklet features tons of vintage photos, album covers, flyers, and liner notes.

Embryonics is a fascinating chronicle of the evolution of a truly evolutionary metal band, and a must-have for all Alchemist fans. It's probably not the best starting point for new listeners though. If you haven't yet discovered Alchemist, you're better off checking out their Organasm album, which Amazon is selling for a very low price. Once you hear it, you'll be back here soon enough ordering this set!"