I Am (Becoming The Archetype album)

I Am is the fifth studio album by the heavy metal band Becoming the Archetype. The album was recorded between May 21 and June 17 and released on September 18, 2012 through Solid State Records. This album is a departure from the previous effort, as Seth Hecox says, "gone are the sitars and horns of Celestial Completion. Instead, we've crafted an album full of the heaviest and most technical songs we've ever written.”[1] It is the first release by the band to feature Chris McCane on vocals, Codey Watkins on bass, and Chris Heaton on drums. Guitarist/vocalist Seth Hecox is the only original member from the debut album featured on I Am. The first single to promote the album was the song "The Time Bender", released on August 28, 2012,[2] as well a lyric video and an official video.

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Metal Injection7.5/10[3]
About.com[4]
Sputnik Music[5]
The New Review[6]
Jesus Freak Hideout[7]
Indie Vision Music[8]
I Am
Studio album by
Becoming the Archetype
ReleasedSeptember 18, 2012 (2012-09-18)
RecordedMay 21 – June 17, 2012
GenreTechnical death metal
Length37:12
LabelSolid State
ProducerShane Frisby
Becoming the Archetype chronology
Celestial Completion
(2011)		 I Am
(2012)
Singles from I Am
  1. "The Time Bender"
    Released: August 28, 2012

Track listing
No.TitleLength
1."The Ocean Walker"3:31
2."The Time Bender"3:23
3."The Eyes of the Storm"2:55
4."The Sky Bearer"3:51
5."The Machine Killer" (instrumental)2:08
6."The War Ender"4:24
7."The Weapon Breaker"4:43
8."The Planet Maker"3:16
9."The Sun Eater"3:16
10."I AM"5:45
Total length:37:12

Personnel
Becoming the Archetype
  • Chris McCane - Lead Vocals
  • Daniel Gailey – Lead Guitars, Backing Vocals
  • Seth Hecox – Rhythm Guitars, Keys, Clean Vocals
  • Codey Watkins – Bass
  • Chris Heaton – Drums
Production and Recording
  • Shane Frisby - Producer
  • Tue Madsen - Mixing
  • Troy Glessnar - Mastering
Artwork and packaging
  • Dan Seagrave – Cover Artwork & Additional Paintings

Charts
Chart (2012) Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[9] 17
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[10] 16
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[11] 15

References
  1. Hecox, Seth. "Solid State Records | Becoming the Archetype". Solid State Records.
  2. Becoming the Archetype, Becoming the Archetype. "Solid State Records | The Time Bender - Single". Solid State Records.
  3. Sol. "Album Review: BECOMING THE ARCHETYPE – I Am". Metal Injection. Retrieved 21 September 2012.
  4. Bowar, Chad. "Becoming The Archetype - I Am Review". About.com. Archived from the original on 18 November 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
  5. L.C., Gian. "Becoming the Archetype I Am". Sputnik Music. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
  6. Meyer, Timothy. "Becoming The Archetype – I Am". The New Review. Archived from the original on 11 September 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
  7. Estabrooks, Timothy. "Becoming the Archetype, I AM". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
  8. C., Taylor. "Becoming The Archetype – I Am". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
  9. "Becoming the Archetype Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
  10. "Becoming the Archetype Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
  11. "Becoming the Archetype Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
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