The Physics of Fire is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Becoming the Archetype. Released on May 8, 2007, the album features a departure from the band's previous metalcore sound and shifts to a more progressive death metal sound. While the metalcore influences are still there, they are not as prominent as they were on Terminate Damnation. This is also the first and only album featuring Aletheian guitarist Alex Kenis.
| The Physics of Fire | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | May 8, 2007 | |||
| Studio | Planet Red Studio, Richmond, Virginia | |||
| Genre | Progressive death metal, metalcore | |||
| Length | 51:23 | |||
| Label | Solid State, Century Media | |||
| Producer | Andreas Magnusson | |||
| Becoming the Archetype chronology | ||||
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| Alternative Cover | ||||
 Europe Cover | ||||
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Cross Rhythms |   [1] |
| Jesus Freak Hideout |  [2] |
| Pivotal Rage Webzine |  [3] |
| SonicFrontiers.net | not rated[4] |
| Wise Men Promotions |  [5] |
Track listing edit
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Epoch of War (The Physics of Fire Pt. 3)" | 3:16 |
| 2. | "Immolation" | 5:29 |
| 3. | "Autopsy" | 4:08 |
| 4. | "The Great Fall (The Physics of Fire Pt. 1)" | 4:10 |
| 5. | "Nocturne" (instrumental) | 3:19 |
| 6. | "The Monolith" | 3:46 |
| 7. | "Construct and Collapse" | 4:57 |
| 8. | "Endure" | 2:50 |
| 9. | "Fire Made Flesh (The Physics of Fire Pt. 2)" | 4:29 |
| 10. | "Second Death" | 6:03 |
| 11. | "The Balance of Eternity (The Physics of Fire Pt. 4)" | 8:49 |
| Total length: | 51:23 | |
Personnel edit
BTA
- Jason Wisdom – lead vocals, bass guitar
- Alex Kenis – guitar, backing vocals
- Count Seth Hecox – guitar, keyboards
- Brent Duckett – drums
Production'
- Invisible Creature – art direction
- Andreas Magnusson – producer, engineering, mixing
- Chris Dowhan – engineering
- Troy Glessner – mastering
- David Stuart – photography
- Ryan Clark – design, artwork
Reception edit
This album was well received by the Christian metal community and critics alike. Jesusfreakhideout.com gave it 5 stars out of 5, saying that "The Physics Of Fire is among the most phenomenal records in its category and is destined to delight the ears of each metal listener captured."
References edit
- ^ "Review: The Physics Of Fire - Becoming The Archetype - Cross Rhythms". www.crossrhythms.co.uk. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- ^ "Becoming The Archetype, "The Physics Of Fire" Review". jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- ^ "Pivotal Rage - Past Reviews". Archived from the original on 2008-02-19. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
- ^ "SonicFrontiers.net". Archived from the original on 2007-07-04. Retrieved 2007-06-25.
- ^ "Becoming the Archetype the Physics of Fire Review Christian Perspective". Archived from the original on 2007-11-11. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
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