The Physics of Fire
| The Physics of Fire | ||||
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| Studio album by Becoming the Archetype | ||||
| Released | May 8, 2007 | |||
| Recorded |
Planet Red Studio Richmond, Virginia | |||
| Genre | Progressive death metal, metalcore | |||
| Length | 51:23 | |||
| Label |
Solid State Century Media | |||
| Producer | Andreas Magnusson | |||
| Becoming the Archetype chronology | ||||
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| Alternative Cover | ||||
 Europe Cover |
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| Source | Rating |
| Cross Rhythms |   link |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | link |
| Pivotal Rage Webzine | link |
| SonicFrontiers.net | not rated link |
| Wise Men Promotions |  link |
The Physics of Fire is the second album by the Progressive death metal band Becoming the Archetype. The album features a departure from the band's previous metalcore sound and shifts to a more progressive death metal sound. While the metalcore influences are still there, they are not as prominent as they were on Terminate Damnation. This is also the first and only album featuring Aletheian guitarist Alex Kenis.
Track listing
- "Epoch of War" – 3:16
- "Immolation" – 5:29
- "Autopsy" – 4:08
- "The Great Fall (The Physics of Fire Pt. 1)" – 4:10
- "Nocturne" (Instrumental) – 3:19
- "The Monolith" – 3:46
- "Construct and Collapse" – 4:57
- "Endure" – 2:50
- "Fire Made Flesh (The Physics of Fire Pt. 2)" – 4:29
- "Second Death" – 6:03
- "The Balance of Eternity" – 8:49
Personnel
- Jason Wisdom - Bass, Lead Vocals
- Alex Kenis - Guitar, Vocals
- Count Seth - Guitar, Keys
- Brent Duckett - Drums
Reception
This album was well received by the Christian metal community and critics alike. Jesusfreakhideout.com gave it 5 stars out of 5, saying that "The Physics Of Fire is among the most phenomenal records in its category and is destined to delight the ears of each metal listener captured."