Alchemist

With this, their third album, Witchcraft finally achieved what they had always threatened, a record that saw them move away from the obvious doom-rock tag into something much more vibrant. Their biggest seller to date, The Alchemist (2007) finds the group at ease with their playing and songwriting and not reliant on distortion, down-tuned guitars or screaming vocals to achieve a heavy sound. As soulful as it is gnarly, check out Hey Doctor where addictive melodies flow simultaneously with crushingly heavy riffs, whilst remarkably managing to maintain a relaxed and laid back feel throughout. The intricate contrasts between The Alchemist's heavier moments and gentle psychedelic passages create a truly alluring and varied atmosphere, reflecting the mind of musical alchemist/bandleader Magnus Pelander at work.