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Third Ear Band: AlchemySunday, Jul 5, 2009 2:44 PM  [Released in 1969 on EMI (UK). Those of us who have travelled to different places with the Third Ear Band have never been disappointed as to where we end up after happening to go. I maintain a strong feeling after excursions taking place with the Ear's initial go around of four movements that combust at some point unlike Alchemy which enables more limbic rhythm in textural places. Sweeny's repetition of time is splattered in expressive notes brought forth by Minns, Davis and Coff. The destination is a dark painting with the brightest color being subtle gray. Third Ear Band has always brought a haunting presence once the needle drops into the record's groove. It is that there is a connection with their music and the elements. There will not be melodies to sing-a-long to, but there will be a dissociative plane the listener reaches, a scenic place although dark, however a place where there are spirits in waiting. Alchemy is recommended for listening and for the permanent collection.
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