The Fundamental Component
The Fundamental Component | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | February 10, 2004 | |||
Recorded | 2003 | |||
Genre | Groove metal, progressive metal, thrash metal | |||
Length | 52:00 | |||
Label | Prosthetic | |||
Producer | Aaron Fisher and Byzantine | |||
Byzantine chronology | ||||
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The Fundamental Component is the first studio album from Byzantine. It was released on February 10, 2004.
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Hatfield" | 5:51 |
2. | "Stick Figure" | 4:49 |
3. | "Stoning Judas" | 4:38 |
4. | "My New Casket" | 6:16 |
5. | "Sin Remover" | 5:47 |
6. | "Slipping On Noise" | 4:54 |
7. | "Kill Chain" | 5:19 |
8. | "The Devil’s Arithmetic" | 4:30 |
9. | "Brundlefly" | 4:38 |
10. | "The Filth of Our Underlings" | 5:43 |
Personnel
- Chris "OJ" Ojeda - Vocals & Rhythm Guitar
- Tony Rohbrough - Lead & Rhythm Guitar
- Chris "Cid" Adams - Bass Guitar
- Matt Wolfe - Drums
- Josh Galeos - mixing
- Aaron Fisher - Producer/engineer
Singles
- "Hatfield"
Critical Reception
Reception for the Fundamental Component ranged from slightly to generally positive.
AllMusic felt that the albums' best songs were "unveiling truly progressive and exploratory melodic passages"; but that the remainder was hindered by excessive tinkering and split style between metal sub-genres.[1]
Disagreeing with these negatives, Lambgoat appreciated the split musical influences, praising both the groove and hard violence of the guitars. The variety of vocals also received praise, especially of the control demonstrated when varying between different styles. The review summarised with "Any fan of heavy metal should love this album, because there is something for everyone".[2]
Exclaim! also appreciated the instrumental variety, but scorned the quality of OJ's singing as "atrociously meagre", with a combined effect that though the album was interesting, a number of pieces became unbearable.[3]
References
- ^ a b Eduardo Rivadavia. "Fundamental Component review by AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
- ^ a b Rob McFeters (19 March 2004). "Fundamental Component review by Lambgoat". Lambgoat. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
- ^ Jill Mikkelson (1 April 2004). "Fundamental Component review by Exclaim!". Exclaim!. Retrieved 29 January 2019.