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October 20, 2007,
Thrice's latest effort is the first two parts of a four-EP opus, an experimental/elemental journey into the themes of fire, water, earth and air. Opener "Firebreather" is true to its name, with Dustin Kensrue's soulful wail layered over blazing guitar crescendos. "The Arsonist" is as intense and exciting as the set gets, with loads of melodrama and radio-ready hooks. The bridge to the "water" side of the disc is as obvious, with the sound washed in droning effects. Later, "Digital Sea" and "Open Water" drift over various dream-like melodies with synths and programmed beats. However, this smart and fascinating album could use some subtlety, rather than bashing the concepts into the earth. —Katie Hasty
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nonenoneOct. 16THRICEThe Alchemy Index Vols. I & II: Fire & WaterROCKTeppei TeranishiVagrant84Features
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