The Becoming: Volume 1
| You absolutely cannot judge a book by its cover. This is no more evident than in reference to The Becoming, newcomers to Tooth and Nail Records. Just by looking at them, you might think that they are a metal band, or even a punk act. After just a few seconds of iistening to Volume I, you will quickly realize that this assumption is completely off base. In fact, their sound almost redefines what their look represents. Think of The Becoming as Depeche Mode meets 2008.
One of the hardest parts about this review has been picking just a couple of songs to highlight in this review. I, Cry, the first single from album (and the first video) has some of the most honest lyrics on the album and The One To Hurt You is overall one of my favorite tracks on the album as a whole. Vol I is a very spiritually deep album, from the first two songs listed, to songs like Our First Sunrise, and The Night That Has No Morning (which alludes itself to the end times). Lyrically, the album can get a little vague sometimes, often using the word “girl”, alluding to a romantic interest. But then the next verse down, the lead singer is speaking directly to God. I dont feel like it takes that much away from the album honestly, but I did feel like it was worth mentioning. If you can get past the huge disparity that is their style/look, then I have no doubt that you will enjoy listening to The Becoming’s debut on Tooth&Nail, Vol I. I know that I enjoyed listening to it immensely and that The Becoming has joined bands like Anberlin, Demon Hunter, and others on my list of favorite bands. Check out Vol I, you wont be disappointed.
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