Dichotomy (album)

Dichotomy
Studio album by Becoming the Archetype
Released	November 24, 2008
Recorded	July–September 2008
Genre	Progressive metal, 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 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

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