What makes Celestial Completion by Becoming the Archetype notable?

Celestial Completion received critical acclaim for its ambitious concept and musical complexity, appearing on several year-end lists for best metal albums. The record's innovative approach to blending genres has influenced subsequent artists in the progressive and metalcore scenes, while also showcasing the band's technical prowess with notable performances at major music festivals. Released in 2011, Celestial Completion is the fourth studio album by Becoming the Archetype, following their 2008 release, Dichotomy. At this point in their career, the band had established a unique sound that merged progressive elements with death metal intensity, solidifying their place within the Christian metal scene. The album reflects a maturation in their songwriting and thematic depth.

How many songs are on Celestial Completion?

Celestial Completion has 11 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

Celestial Completion

Becoming the Archetype · 2011

46 min · 11 tracks · death metal

A cosmic blend of progressive and death metal, exploring existential themes through intricate compositions and aggressive instrumentation.

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The Magnetic Sky — This track showcases the band's ability to weave melodic intricacies with heavy riffs, creating an immersive sonic experience that sets the tone for the album.
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Internal Illumination — With its dynamic shifts between aggression and melody, this track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of enlightenment and self-discovery.
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Cardiac Rebellion — This song combines intense rhythms with thought-provoking lyrics, making it a standout moment that highlights both musical complexity and lyrical depth.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album's intricate compositions and seamless flow highlight its ambitious nature within the death metal genre.

What we noticed

The use of orchestral elements in the arrangements adds depth and atmosphere to the aggressive instrumentation throughout the record.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 The Resonant Frequency of Flesh 2:11
2 The Magnetic Sky 4:26
3 Internal Illumination 5:10
4 Path of the Beam 5:00
5 Music of the Spheres: Requiem Aeternam, Part I 1:33
6 Elemental Wrath: Requiem Aeternam, Part II 7:51
7 Xenosynthesis: Requiem Aeternam, Part III 3:16
8 Invisible Creature 0:41
9 Cardiac Rebellion 5:17
10 Reflect/Refract 4:37
11 Breathing Light 6:33

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