Paul Chain - Alkahest [2LP] (Vinyl)

Probably the best known Paul Chain's release. Alkahest knits together two disparate chapters; the first half of the record is pretty groovy, slightly space rock-flavoured doom that represents a wonderful and psychedelic experience. The last four songs are a descent into madness via grisly, heaving riffs and the alternatively gurning and mournful vocals of Lee Dorrian.