In the Taking of Flesh

In the Taking of Flesh is the third studio album from The Burial. Facedown Records released the album on July 9, 2013.

In the Taking of Flesh
Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 9, 2013 (2013-07-09)
GenreChristian metal, melodic death metal, metalcore, technical death metal, progressive metal
Length40:04
LabelFacedown
ProducerJosh Schroeder
The Burial chronology
Lights and Perfections
(2012)
In the Taking of Flesh
(2013)

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
HM Magazine     [1]
Jesus Freak Hideout     [2]
Metal Injection9/10[3]

Awarding the album four and a half stars from HM Magazine, David Stagg states, "Having written almost every note on the album, In the Taking of Flesh is somewhat of a masterpiece."[1] Aaron Lambert, giving the album four and a half stars at Jesus Freak Hideout, writes, "no matter what you believe spiritually, In The Taking of Flesh is an absolutely superb metal album that will end up among the best of the year."[2]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Elisha Mullins

No.TitleLength
1."En-Hakkore"5:52
2."Itching Ears"4:38
3."In the Taking of Flesh: Theanthropos"5:25
4."In the Taking of Flesh: Diakonos"4:48
5."Wretched Restless Forms"3:34
6."Erchomai"3:39
7."Of Jasper and Carnelian"4:26
8."Thou Knowest"3:21
9."Quintessence"4:51
Total length:40:04

Personnel

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The Burial
  • Elisha Mullins - Vocals, Guitars
  • Todd Hatfield - Guitars
  • Alex Poole - Bass, Lead Guitar (track 9)
  • Kaleb Luebchow - Drums
Guest Musicians
  • Rich Catalano - Lead Guitars (track 9)
  • Matt Nitti - Lead Guitars (track 9)
  • James Houseman - Lead Guitars (track 9), orchestration (track 1)
  • Jack Daniels - Lead Guitars (track 9)
  • Aaron Metz - Lead Guitars (track 9)
  • Drew Creal - Lead Guitars (track 9)
Production
  • Ian Sheridan - Bass Engineering
  • Josh Schroeder - Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Mastering
  • Dave Quiggle - Artwork

References

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  1. ^ a b Stagg, David. "The Burial - In the Taking of Flesh". HM Magazine. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Lambert, Aaron. "The Burial, "In the Taking of Flesh" Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved June 5, 2015.
  3. ^ Sol (July 22, 2013). "Album Review: THE BURIAL In The Taking Of Flesh". Metal Injection. Retrieved June 20, 2016.