What makes In Becoming a Ghost by The Faceless notable?

This album is notable for its ambitious production and conceptual depth, receiving praise from both fans and critics alike. It debuted at number 18 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, signaling a successful return for the band after years of turmoil and lineup instability. Released in January 2017, In Becoming a Ghost marked The Faceless's first full-length album since 2012's Autotheism, reflecting a significant gap in their discography. By this time, the band was navigating lineup changes and artistic shifts, with new members contributing to a more complex sound that pushed their technical death metal roots into new territories.

Who is In Becoming a Ghost for?

In Becoming a Ghost works well if you're into intricate rhythms for deep focus, haunting melodies evoke introspection and intense emotional exploration throughout.

How many songs are on In Becoming a Ghost?

In Becoming a Ghost has 10 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

In Becoming a Ghost

The Faceless · 2017

42 min · 10 tracks · technical death metal

A dense tapestry of intricate rhythms and haunting melodies that explores the boundaries of existence and consciousness.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Digging the Grave — This track showcases a blend of intricate guitar work and aggressive vocals, encapsulating the band's evolution while maintaining their technical death metal essence.
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Cup of Mephistopheles — The song features complex time signatures and philosophical lyrics that delve into themes of temptation and existential dread, making it a standout representation of the album's darker motifs.
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The Terminal Breath — As one of the longer tracks on the album, it combines atmospheric elements with relentless intensity, highlighting the band's ability to weave narrative depth into their music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

intricate rhythms for deep focus
haunting melodies evoke introspection
intense emotional exploration throughout
short interludes enhance narrative flow

Maybe skip if you

prefer straightforward, catchy tracks
seek immediate gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in January 2017, In Becoming a Ghost marked The Faceless's first full-length album since 2012's Autotheism, reflecting a significant gap in their discography. By this time, the band was navigating lineup changes and artistic shifts, with new members contributing to a more complex sound that pushed their technical death metal roots into new territories.
Stylistic neighbors: Obscura· Beyond Creation· Spawn of Possession

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

I Am

A pivotal moment occurs when the lyrics shift from abstract despair to a personal declaration of identity and existence.

This transition underscores a thematic journey from existential crisis to self-affirmation, illustrating the album's exploration of personal transformation.

Tracklist

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

1 In Becoming a Ghost 1:00
2 Digging the Grave 5:12
3 Black Star 5:39
4 Cup of Mephistopheles 5:29
5 The Spiraling Void 5:28
6 Shake the Disease 5:42
7 I Am 5:58
8 Ghost Reprise 1:00
9 (Instru)mental Illness 2:22
10 The Terminal Breath 4:58

What to play next

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Autotheism

2012

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