Dichotomy (album)

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

Dichotomy is the third studio album by American heavy 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]

The album is based heavily on C.S. Lewis' Space Trilogy.

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
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)"	4:38
10.	"End of the Age (The Lion)"	6:30
Total length:		43:31

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"^[permanent dead link‍] 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