I Am (Becoming the Archetype album)

I Am
Studio album by
Becoming the Archetype
ReleasedSeptember 18, 2012 (2012-09-18)
RecordedMay 21 – June 17, 2012
GenreMetalcore, technical death metal
Length37:12
LabelSolid State
ProducerShane Frisby
Becoming the Archetype chronology
Celestial Completion
(2011) 		I Am
(2012) 		Children of the Great Extinction
(2022)
Singles from I Am
  1. "The Time Bender"
    Released: August 28, 2012

I Am is the fifth studio album by American heavy metal band Becoming the Archetype. The album was recorded between May 21 and June 17 and released on September 18, 2012, through Solid State Records. This album is a departure from the previous effort, as Seth Hecox says, "gone are the sitars and horns of Celestial Completion. Instead, we've crafted an album full of the heaviest and most technical songs we've ever written.”[1] It is the first and only release by the band to feature Chris McCane on vocals, Codey Watkins on bass, and Chris Heaton on drums. Guitarist/vocalist Seth Hecox was the only original member from the debut album featured on I Am. The first single to promote the album was the song "The Time Bender", released on August 28, 2012,[2] as well a lyric video and an official video.

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Metal Injection7.5/10[3]
About.com[4]
Sputnik Music[5]
The New Review[6]
Jesus Freak Hideout[7]
Indie Vision Music[8]

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."The Ocean Walker"3:31
2."The Time Bender"3:23
3."The Eyes of the Storm"2:55
4."The Sky Bearer"3:51
5."The Machine Killer" (instrumental)2:08
6."The War Ender"4:24
7."The Weapon Breaker"4:43
8."The Planet Maker"3:16
9."The Sun Eater"3:16
10."I AM"5:45
Total length:37:12

Personnel

Becoming the Archetype
  • Chris McCane - Lead Vocals
  • Daniel Gailey – Lead Guitars, Backing Vocals
  • Seth Hecox – Rhythm Guitars, Keys, Clean Vocals
  • Codey Watkins – Bass
  • Chris Heaton – Drums
Production and Recording
  • Shane Frisby - Producer
  • Tue Madsen - Mixing
  • Troy Glessnar - Mastering
Artwork and packaging

Charts

Chart (2012) Peak
position
US Christian Albums (Billboard)[9] 17
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[10] 16
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[11] 15

References

  1. ^ Hecox, Seth. "Solid State Records | Becoming the Archetype". Solid State Records. Archived from the original on August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 18, 2012.
  2. ^ Becoming the Archetype, Becoming the Archetype. "Solid State Records | The Time Bender - Single". Solid State Records.
  3. ^ Sol (September 21, 2012). "Album Review: BECOMING THE ARCHETYPE – I Am". Metal Injection. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
  4. ^ Bowar, Chad. "Becoming The Archetype - I Am Review". About.com. Archived from the original on November 18, 2012. Retrieved September 18, 2012.
  5. ^ L.C., Gian. "Becoming the Archetype I Am". Sputnik Music. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
  6. ^ Meyer, Timothy. "Becoming The Archetype – I Am". The New Review. Archived from the original on September 11, 2012. Retrieved September 4, 2012.
  7. ^ Estabrooks, Timothy. "Becoming the Archetype, I AM". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved September 17, 2012.
  8. ^ C., Taylor (September 9, 2012). "Becoming The Archetype – I Am". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
  9. ^ "Becoming the Archetype Chart History (Christian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
  10. ^ "Becoming the Archetype Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
  11. ^ "Becoming the Archetype Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
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