One of the best albums I have heard in a long time and certainly some of Thrice's best work. The music is captivating and the lyrics are genious. Very different to most alternative rock we hear at the moment and definately worth a listen. The Fire and Water elements are probably my favourite volumes of the Alchemy Index as each track is superbly written and really does present each element well. The 'Fire' tracks are heavy and rocky and give that uncontrollable feel of fire, whereas the 'Water' tracks are calm and actually quite soothing when you listen to them properly, just as water would be. Overall, this album is very original and one of Thrice's best albums so far. Best songs in my opinion: 'Firebreather' (Fire) and 'Digital Sea' (Water)
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