The Alchemy Index Vols. I and II: Fire and Water
by Thrice
  • Record Label: Vagrant
  • Release Date: Oct 16, 2007
User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 46 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 46
  3. Negative: 5 out of 46

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  1. j30
    Sep 28, 2011
    6
    Maybe a little too ambitious and all over the place. I respect what they're trying to do, but as a first time listener it's really hard to get into. I look forward to what they release next.

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Metascore
65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Alternative Press
    80
    Together Fire and Water form one of the most breathtaking albums of the year. [Nov 2007, p.166]
  2. Billboard
    70
    This smart and fascinating album could use some subtlety, rather than bashing the concepts into the earth.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    60
    The cleaving of The Alchemy Index into awkward chunks of opera violates a fundamental rule of prog rock: Go all the way out, or don't go at all.
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