''The Fundamental Component'' is the debut studio album American heavy metal band

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. It was released on February 10, 2004.

Track listing

Critical reception

Reception for the ''Fundamental Component'' ranged from slightly to generally positive. ''

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'' felt that the albums' best songs were "unveiling truly progressive and exploratory melodic passages", but that the remainder was hindered by excessive tinkering and split style between metal subgenres. Disagreeing with these negatives, ''Lambgoat'' appreciated the split musical influences, praising both the

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and "hard violence" of the guitars. The variety of vocals also received praise, especially of the control demonstrated when varying between different styles. The review summarised that "any fan of heavy metal should love this album, because there is something for everyone". ''

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'' also appreciated the instrumental variety, but scorned the quality of OJ's singing as "atrociously meager", with a combined effect that though the album was interesting, several pieces became unbearable.

Personnel

*Chris "OJ" Ojeda – vocals, rhythm guitar *Tony Rohbrough – lead and rhythm guitar *Chris "Cid" Adams – bass *Matt Wolfe – drums *Josh Galeos – mixing *Aaron Fisher – producer/engineer

References

Byzantine (band) albums 2004 debut albums Prosthetic Records albums {{2000s-metal-album-stub