Dichotomy (album)

Dichotomy is the third studio album by 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]

Dichotomy
Studio album by Becoming the Archetype
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
The Physics of Fire (2007) Dichotomy (2008) Celestial Completion (2011)

Professional ratings

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

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

1. "'Dichotomy' Release Date Announced; New Webisode Available - Sep. 2, 2008" Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved on September 9, 2008.
2. Becoming the Archetype NEWS for guests (09.25.2008)
3. Official "Dichotomy" lyrics posted by Becoming The Archetype on Myspace