I Am (Becoming the Archetype album)

I Am is the fifth studio album by the 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.

I Am
Studio album by Becoming the Archetype
Released	September 18, 2012 (2012-09-18)
Recorded	May 21 – June 17, 2012
Genre	Metalcore, technical death metal
Length	37:12
Label	Solid State
Producer	Shane Frisby
Becoming the Archetype chronology
Celestial Completion (2011) I Am (2012) Children of the Great Extinction (2022)
Singles from I Am
"The Time Bender" Released: August 28, 2012

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Metal Injection	7.5/10^[3]
About.com	^[4]
Sputnik Music	^[5]
The New Review	^[6]
Jesus Freak Hideout	^[7]
Indie Vision Music	^[8]

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
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

• Dan Seagrave – Cover Artwork & Additional Paintings

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.
2. Becoming the Archetype, Becoming the Archetype. "Solid State Records | The Time Bender - Single". Solid State Records.
3. Sol. "Album Review: BECOMING THE ARCHETYPE – I Am". Metal Injection. Retrieved 21 September 2012.
4. Bowar, Chad. . About.com. Archived from the original on 18 November 2012. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
5. L.C., Gian. "Becoming the Archetype I Am". Sputnik Music. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
6. Meyer, Timothy. . The New Review. Archived from the original on 11 September 2012. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
7. Estabrooks, Timothy. "Becoming the Archetype, I AM". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
8. C., Taylor. "Becoming The Archetype – I Am". Indie Vision Music. Retrieved 9 September 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.