For Those That Wish To Exist
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For Those That Wish To Exist
For Those That Wish to Exist is the ninth studio album by British metalcore band Architects. It was released on 26 February 2021 through Epitaph Records. The album was produced by Dan Searle and Josh Middleton. -Wikipedia
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Rock Sins
Overall, For Those That Wish To Exist is an album that has far more good about it than bad, but doesn’t quite hit the heights that Architects are capable of. Nevertheless, it is still an album that should see the band continue their huge success of recent years, and there are more than enough notable songs here to put Architects firmly in position to be one of the next generation of metal festival headliners.
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The Moshville Times
For Those That Wish To Exist is held together by a lyrical thread. It finds Architects exploring new territory and, it might be a bold statement for late February, I’m marking this as one of 2021’s key releases.
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Bring the Noise UK
On For Those That Wish To Exist, Architects are breaking boundaries both sonically and lyrically. From the industrial electronic metalcore of Animals, to the moving string laden Dead Butterflies and the urgent destruction of planet earth in Black Lungs and An Ordinary Extinction, Architects have here a forward-thinking full-length that cuts above the noise from a lot of other artists in the scene.
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Three Songs and Out
For me, this is the definitive ARCHITECTS record, showing how much they’ve grown and learned over their seventeen years as a band. It’s as close to perfect as humanly possible, and I will never stop praising them, or 'Goliath', until the day I die.
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Invicta Magazine
This is a much more polished and refined sound than their gritty, tech-metal roots, created to fill every corner of the arenas they now inhabit. On an album discussing the evolution and destruction of the planet, it seems only fitting that the band’s own transmogrification is prominently displayed throughout.
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Gig Goer
Architects return with a reimagined sound and a hazardous outlook on the future in their ninth album For Those That Wish To Exist.
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Metal Insider
Overall, the change in sound wasn’t necessarily what I was expecting or wanted, but the album is catchy, pleasant, and has several tracks worth revisiting.
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Clash Magazine
This new release was needed, not just for the fans who have been dying to hear new music, but needed for the music community in general. The current climate is dark, moody, uncertain with the pandemic in mind, but this new album brings joy and happiness in a time where it is needed most.
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DIY Magazine
It’s a neat summation of the contradiction at the core of Architects’ recent career; the bleaker things get, the stronger they emerge.
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The Student Playlist
‘For Those That Wish To Exist’ solidifies Architects’ status as one of British metal’s premier flag bearers.
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The Line of Best Fit
It’s an album that has something to appeal to any ears, without compromising the true Architects’ signature – you just have to be open to it.
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Cryptic Rock
Self-searching introspection that leads to personal accountability, that in turn inspires both a paralyzing defeatism and an explosive hopefulness: this is what Architects have to offer their listeners on their ninth disc.
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Dead Press
Ambitious in its scope and armed with an abundance of riffs and hooks, Architects successfully transition into their new chapter whilst not losing their identity.
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Stereoboard
They have traded in their firebrand emotional intensity and concise riffage for a more brooding and accessible approach and at times it’s wonderful that they are flexing their creative muscles in a different way. But ‘For Those That Wish To Exist’ will prove a contentious talking point for a generation of fans.
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It's All Dead
For Those That Wish to Exist is a commanding step into a new era for Architects and one that should satisfy longtime fans of the band while offering an open door for more to join the journey. The legacy of Architects remains one of strength, purpose, and resolve – something that is solidified by this new chapter.
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Distorted Sound Magazine
For Those That Wish To Exist is a brave new world for ARCHITECTS, a new chapter for a band who are releasing themselves from the shackles and embracing every nook and cranny of the musical spectrum. It’s a phenomenal effort and one which shows that there is still plenty of gas left in the tank. The future is here and ARCHITECTS stand on the precipice of becoming the one of the biggest bands on the planet. And boy, do they more than deserve it.
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Depth Magazine
Sounding this fresh on your ninth album is a significant achievement. Big fan of the dreamy opportunities to float away with Architects.
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Medium
With its versatility and enjoyment, I firmly believe that For Those That Wish to Exist is exactly the kind of album this band needed amongst such an extensive discography.
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The Guardian
For Those Who Wish to Exist proves Architects’ ability to oscillate between thoughtful, interesting, finely wrought compositions and gleefully hulking exercises in metal obviousness is still intact. The fact it often feels stultifying regardless proves turning climate anxiety into gratifying entertainment is a very difficult art to master.
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NME
The Brighton's band ninth album is, improbably, a fresh start. With a cleaner sonic palette and orchestral flourishes, it's proof of their enduring creativity.
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Sputnik Music
If nothing else, it’s a small miracle Architects have retained their dignity during this dangerous transition period, as most who dare venture into this field do so with miserable results.
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Metal Wani
"For Those That Wish To Exist" is a divisive album, it will garner extreme reactions from both sides, and if art exists to evoke a strong reaction, Architects have achieved that. They have also nearly perfected the idea of grandiose simplicity with this record, which is undeniable no matter where you stand.
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Louder Sound
modern metal with the grandest of ambitions.
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Independent
On their ninth album, Architects offer one of their most melodic and beautifully crafted works yet, while Alice Cooper proves every bit as durable as the city he’s paying homage to.
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Kerrang!
It’s only as Dying Is Absolutely Safe brings things to a stripped down close, full of bittersweet hope – or at least acceptance – that you realise what an exhausting ride it’s been. For Those That Wish To Exist is a long and constantly shifting album. It also sounds like it could be a crucial one in Architects’ ongoing evolution.
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The Soundboard Reviews
It’s a train that’s nowhere close to running out of steam that just keeps delivering time and time again, the eternally true summation for a new Architects album that will never be incorrect, at least if they keep going down this path. It’s been said before, and it’ll be said numerous times again, but the point still stands – Architects are just the best, aren’t they?
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Distorted Sound Magazine
For Those That Wish To Exist is a brave new world for ARCHITECTS, a new chapter for a band who are releasing themselves from the shackles and embracing every nook and cranny of the musical spectrum. It’s a phenomenal effort and one which shows that there is still plenty of gas left in the tank. The future is here and ARCHITECTS stand on the precipice of becoming the one of the biggest bands on the planet. And boy, do they more than deserve it.
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Ghost Cult Magazine
Architects have made the right move at the right time and produced a selection of monstrously big, rock-club-anthem, stadium-filling, next-break-out band (not that they aren’t already selling out arenas) bangers that are destined to rocket them into the æther, and beyond.
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When The Horn Blows
Brighton bred behemoths Architects are back with their ninth studio album, a sprawling affair with a litany of guests and bonus features which makes this their most ambitious work to date.
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The Boar
I hope the post-mortem of long-time fans on this record will be that this stylistic change proves their skills as artists and highlights that what makes an Architects record sound like an Architects record is much more numinous than chugging guitars. As a long-time fan, I think this is the best compliment I could pay the record; it sounds different, but it could not have been written by anyone else.
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The Needle Drop
An over-orchestrated earsore.
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Wall of Sound
To me, the purpose of For Those That Wish To Exist is for the listener to sit on what’s being sung/screamed at them and for it to sink in overtime. Sure, you’re not going to get up and become a planet warrior overnight, but I feel by listening to this album over and over again, you’ll subliminally be listening to what Architects are educating us about through their heavy, soothing and beautifully crafted music. From there, you can take your life into your own hands and play your part… but you better hurry up.
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Insert Review Where
Is this a memorable album? Considering 2020, yes, it is an exploration of a band in hibernation, a bear who has become so hungry there is insanity looming. However, this author will rather endure the Hollow Crown repetitively instead.
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Noizze
For Those That Wish To Exist could have easily gotten away with being Holy Hell 2.0, but this band are better than that - and they realised it. Upon reflection, their musical leap of faith - didn't require any faith at all, and though their ties to British metal will live forever - maybe this is the album they were born to write.
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