Dichotomy (album)
Dichotomy is the third studio album by American heavy metal band Becoming the Archetype, released on November 24, 2008.[1] The album features guest appearances by Devin Townsend, Ryan Clark, a soprano named Suzanne Richter, and Aslan.[2]
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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 | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Indie Vision Music | 8.5/10 link |
| Jesus Freak Hideout |   link |
The album is based heavily on C.S. Lewis' Space Trilogy.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Mountain of Souls (The Ghost)" (featuring Devin Townsend of Strapping Young Lad) | 5:16 |
| 2. | "Dichotomy (The Tower)" (featuring Ryan Clark of Demon Hunter) | 4:25 |
| 3. | "Artificial Immortality (The Beast)" | 3:58 |
| 4. | "Self Existent (The Tomb)" | 4:18 |
| 5. | "St. Anne's Lullaby (The Sage)" (instrumental) | 1:53 |
| 6. | "Ransom (The Serpent)" | 4:04 |
| 7. | "Evil Unseen (The Root)" | 4:04 |
| 8. | "How Great Thou Art (The Hymn)" | 4:29 |
| 9. | "Deep Heaven (The Awakening)" | 4:38 |
| 10. | "End of the Age (The Lion)" | 6:30 |
| Total length: | 43:31 | |
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
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