The Physics of Fire

The Physics of Fire
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 8, 2007
StudioPlanet Red Studio, Richmond, Virginia
GenreProgressive death metal, metalcore
Length51:23
LabelSolid State, Century Media
ProducerAndreas Magnusson
Becoming the Archetype chronology
Terminate Damnation
(2005)
The Physics of Fire
(2007)
Dichotomy
(2008)
Alternative Cover
Europe Cover
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Cross Rhythms[1]
Jesus Freak Hideout[2]
Pivotal Rage Webzine[3]
SonicFrontiers.netnot rated[4]
Wise Men Promotions[5]

The Physics of Fire is the second studio album by American heavy metal band Becoming the Archetype. Released on May 8, 2007, the album shows the band shifting 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.

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Review: The Physics Of Fire - Becoming The Archetype - Cross Rhythms". www.crossrhythms.co.uk. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  2. ^ "Becoming The Archetype, "The Physics Of Fire" Review". jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
  3. ^ "Pivotal Rage - Past Reviews". Archived from the original on 2008-02-19. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
  4. ^ "SonicFrontiers.net". Archived from the original on 2007-07-04. Retrieved 2007-06-25.
  5. ^ "Becoming the Archetype the Physics of Fire Review Christian Perspective". Archived from the original on 2007-11-11. Retrieved 2008-12-08.