Dichotomy (album)

Dichotomy
Studio album by Becoming the Archetype
Released	November 24, 2008
Recorded	July–September 2008
Genre	Technical death metal
Length	43:31
Label	Solid State
Producer	Devin Townsend
Becoming the Archetype chronology
The Physics of Fire (2007)The Physics of Fire2007 Dichotomy (2008) Celestial Completion (2011)Celestial Completion2011

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Indie Vision Music	8.5/10 link
Jesus Freak Hideout	link

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

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)" (featuring Suzanne Richter) - 4:38
10. "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