| The Physics of Fire | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | May 8, 2007 | |||
| Recorded | November 28, 2006–January 15, 2007 | |||
| Studio | Planet Red Studio, Richmond, Virginia | |||
| Genre | Progressive death metal, metalcore | |||
| Length | 50:57 | |||
| Label | Solid State, Century Media | |||
| Producer | Andreas Magnusson | |||
| Becoming the Archetype chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Cross Rhythms |   1 |
| Jesus Freak Hideout | 2 |
| Pivotal Rage Webzine | 3 |
| SonicFrontiers.net | not rated4 |
| 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 sound than on Terminate Damnation. This is also the first and only album featuring Aletheian guitarist Alex Kenis.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Epoch of War (The Physics of Fire Pt. 3)" | 3:14 |
| 2. | "Immolation" | 5:27 |
| 3. | "Autopsy" | 4:06 |
| 4. | "The Great Fall (The Physics of Fire Pt. 1)" | 4:08 |
| 5. | "Nocturne" (instrumental) | 3:17 |
| 6. | "The Monolith" | 3:44 |
| 7. | "Construct and Collapse" | 4:56 |
| 8. | "Endure" | 2:48 |
| 9. | "Fire Made Flesh (The Physics of Fire Pt. 2)" | 4:27 |
| 10. | "Second Death" | 6:01 |
| 11. | "The Balance of Eternity (The Physics of Fire Pt. 4)" | 8:49 |
| Total length: | 50:57 | |
Personnel
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
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
References
- "Review: The Physics Of Fire - Becoming The Archetype - Cross Rhythms". www.crossrhythms.co.uk. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
- "Becoming The Archetype, "The Physics Of Fire" Review". jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved March 8, 2018.
- "Pivotal Rage - Past Reviews". Archived from the original on February 19, 2008. Retrieved December 8, 2008.
- "SonicFrontiers.net". Archived from the original on July 4, 2007. Retrieved June 25, 2007.
- "Becoming the Archetype the Physics of Fire Review Christian Perspective". Archived from the original on November 11, 2007. Retrieved December 8, 2008.