Dichotomy (album)
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Dichotomy | ||||
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Released | November 24, 2008 | |||
Recorded | July–September 2008 | |||
Genre | Progressive death metal | |||
Length | 43:31 | |||
Label | Solid State | |||
Producer | Devin Townsend | |||
Becoming the Archetype chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
Indie Vision Music | 8.5/10 link |
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Dichotomy is the third studio album by metal band Becoming the Archetype.[1] The album features guest appearances by Devin Townsend, Ryan Clark, a soprano named Suzanne Richter, and Aslan.[2]
The album is based heavily on C.S. Lewis' That Hideous Strength.
Track listing
- "Mountain of Souls (The Ghost)" (featuring Devin Townsend of Strapping Young Lad) - 5:16
- "Dichotomy (The Tower)" (featuring Ryan Clark of Demon Hunter) - 4:25
- "Artificial Immortality (The Beast)" - 3:58
- "Self Existent (The Tomb)" - 4:18
- "St. Anne's Lullaby (The Sage)" (Instrumental) - 1:53
- "Ransom (The Serpent)" - 4:04
- "Evil Unseen (The Root)" - 4:04
- "How Great Thou Art (The Hymn)" - 4:29
- "Deep Heaven (The Awakening)" (featuring Suzanne Richter) - 4:38
- "End of the Age (The Lion)" - 6:30
The band posted full album lyrics on their MySpace blog on September 11, 2008.[3]
Personnel
Becoming the Archetype
- Jason Wisdom - vocals, bass
- Count Seth Hecox - guitars, keyboards, backing vocals
- Jon Star - guitars
- Brandon Lopez - drums, percussion
Additional Musicians
- Suzanne Richter - guest vocals on track 9
- Ryan Clark (Demon Hunter) - guest vocals on track 2
- Devin Townsend (Strapping Young Lad) - guest vocals on track 1
References
- ^ "'Dichotomy' Release Date Announced; New Webisode Available - Sep. 2, 2008" Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on September 9, 2008.
- ^ Becoming the Archetype NEWS for guests (09.25.2008)
- ^ Official "Dichotomy" lyrics posted by Becoming The Archetype on Myspace