The Narrow Scope of Things
| The Narrow Scope of Things | ||||
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| Studio album by Embodyment | ||||
| Released | April 25, 2000 | |||
| Recorded | November 26, 1999-December 1999[1] | |||
| Genre |
Christian metal Death metal | |||
| Length | 52:04 | |||
| Label | Solid State Records | |||
| Producer | Barry Poynter, Jason Magnusson | |||
| Embodyment chronology | ||||
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The Narrow Scope of Things is the second album by the Christian metal band Embodyment. It is the first album not to feature original vocalist Kris McCaddon or Rhythm Guitarist James Lanigan.
Critical reception
| Professional ratings | |
|---|---|
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Phantom Tollbooth | [2] |
| Encyclopedia Metallum | 95%[3] |
| Cross Rhythms |   [4] |
Jason D. Taylor reports "Overall, The Narrow Scope of Things was the turning point for Embodyment, and as it stands is their best record as well."[1] Michial Farmer of The Phantom Tollbooth wrote: "Other songs, such as Pendulum attempt (rather unsuccessfully, in my opinion) to combine the band's new softer edge with hardcore. In the end, though, if The Narrow Scope of Things is remembered for anything, it will be for the remarkable pop sensibilities and melodies crafted within." [2] Alex Figgis of Cross Rhythms writes "If you are looking for some intelligently written and deftly executed art, then look no further than The Narrow Scope Of Things."[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Winter Kiss" | 3:31 |
| 2. | "Pendulum" | 3:39 |
| 3. | "One Less Addiction" | 5:53 |
| 4. | "Greedy Hands" | 5:27 |
| 5. | "Confessions" | 4:28 |
| 6. | "Assembly Line Humans" | 3:50 |
| 7. | "Prelude" | 3:40 |
| 8. | "Killing the Me in Me" | 3:57 |
| 9. | "Critical Error" | 3:51 |
| 10. | "Ballad" | 3:25 |
| 11. | "One Less Addiction [Acoustic]" | 4:06 |
| 12. | "The Aftermath of Closure" | 6:17 |
Total length: |
52:04[1] | |
Personnel
- Embodyment
- Sean Corbrary - Vocals
- Andrew Godwin - Lead Guitar
- Jason Lindquist - Rhythm Guitar
- Derrick Wadsworth - Bass
- Mark Garza - Drums
- Production
- Barry Poynter - Engineer, Producer, Keyboards
- Jason Magnusson - Assistant Engineer, Additional Percussion, Backing Vocals, Producer
- David Johnson - Photography
- Don Clark - Art Direction, Layout Design
- Brandon Ebel - Executive Producer
References
- 1 2 3 4 Taylor, Jason D. "Embodyment - The Narrow Scope of Things". AllMusic. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
- 1 2 Farmer, Michial (May 19, 2000). "Embodyment - The Narrow Scope of Things". The Phantom Tollbooth. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
- ↑ FagsAreGay (May 14, 2007). "Embodyment". Encyclopedia Metallum. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
- 1 2 Figgis, Alex (August 1, 2000). "Embodyment - The Narrow Scope of Things". Cross Rhythms. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
External links
- Ferraz, Rob (October 1, 2000). "Embodyment - Narrow Scope of Things". Exclaim!. Retrieved October 22, 2015.