''Beneath the Encasing of Ashes'' is the debut studio album by American

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band

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. Many reviewers and also casual listeners compared the overall sound of this album to Zao. It is widely thought that the band found its own sound on later albums, ''

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'' and '' Shadows Are Security''. All the songs on ''Beneath the Encasing of Ashes'' appear on the compilation album '' A Long March: The First Recordings''.

Re-recordings

The closing track, "Behind Me Lies Another Fallen Soldier" was re-recorded for the band's second album, ''

''. They also re-recorded a medley, which includes parts from several songs from the album, which was included on ''

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''.

Track listing

Personnel

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– vocals, keyboards * Evan White – guitars * Noah Chase – bass *

Jordan Mancino Jordan Mancino (born May 22, 1983) is an American drummer. He has played with several metal acts as the official or as a live member, including As I Lay Dying, Killswitch Engage, and Wovenwar. Mancino, alongside the rest of AILD, have stated th ...

– drums ;Production * Nolan Brett – mastering * Brian Cobbel – executive producer * Jeff Forest – engineer * Tim Lambesis – producer * Darren Paul – design, layout concept * Eric Shirey – executive producer * Evan White – producer

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Beneath The Encasing of Ashes 2001 debut albums As I Lay Dying (band) albums Pluto Records albums