For Those That Wish to Exist

For Those That Wish to Exist is the upcoming ninth studio album by British metalcore band Architects. It will be released on 26 February 2021 through Epitaph Records. The album was produced by Dan Searle and Josh Middleton.[1][2]

For Those That Wish to Exist
Studio album by
Architects
Released26 February 2021 (2021-02-26)
Recorded2019–2020
Length58:21
Label
Producer
  • Dan Searle
  • Josh Middleton
Architects chronology
Holy Hell
(2018)		 For Those That Wish to Exist
(2021)
Singles from For Those That Wish to Exist
  1. "Animals"
    Released: 20 October 2020
  2. "Black Lungs"
    Released: 2 December 2020
  3. "Dead Butterflies"
    Released: 20 January 2021

Composition

Themes

The lyrical content examines the part humans are all playing in the world's slow destruction, and tackles the biggest questions facing the future of our planet. Such concerns have long been prevalent in the music of a band, who have continually championed and shared their platform with causes such as Sea Shepherd, are outspoken critics of activities like fox hunting, and who focus on sustainability in everything from their touring to merch production. The record reportedly "hangs in a limbo between energizing positivity that it is not too late to correct our collective course, and a paralyzing negativity of defeatism; where hope and despondency are bed-fellows triggered daily by the simple act of existence. A reflection of human condition, the line "For Those That Wish to Exist" calls for all of the humanity to rise to challenge established models and strive for a collective betterment."[3]

In an official press release, the band explained that the record was inspired by global uncertainty in 2020 and looming threats to the future of mankind.[2] Drummer and songwriter Dan Searle explaining and summarizing the record:

"This album was me looking at our inability to change to a way of life that would sustain the human race and save the planet. [...] I wanted to look in the mirror and ask ourselves the question of what are we going to do, as opposed to trying to point the finger at politicians. Change has to start on a personal level. The world has developed a culture of wanting someone else to deal with it, when we need to take our own responsibility. It has to start there."[2]

Release and promotion

On 20 October 2020, the band released the first single "Animals" along with an accompanying music video. A day after, the band revealed the tracklist, album's official artwork and announced that the album is set for release on 26 February 2021.[1][3] On 22 October, the band announced that to promote the album, they will play a special livestream show from the Royal Albert Hall in London on 21 November, with the show set to screened around the world via the streaming service Veeps.[4][5]

During the livestream, the band debuted two new songs from the album. According to Wall of Sound, "Discourse Is Dead" was the heavier, metalcore-inspired track while "Dead Butterflies" had more of an atmospheric, stadium rock sound behind it. They also debuted their latest single "Animals" live for the first time.[6] On 2 December, the band released the second single "Black Lungs" and its corresponding music video.[7] On 20 January 2021, one month before the album release, the band released the third single "Dead Butterflies" alongside an accompanying music video of their livestream show at the Royal Albert Hall where the song first debuted.[8]

Track listing

Adapted from Apple Music.[9]

All lyrics are written by Dan Searle; all music is composed by Architects.

For Those That Wish to Exist track listing
No.TitleLength
1."Do You Dream of Armageddon?"1:38
2."Black Lungs"3:51
3."Giving Blood"3:32
4."Discourse Is Dead"3:46
5."Dead Butterflies"4:02
6."An Ordinary Extinction"4:07
7."Impermanence" (featuring Winston McCall of Parkway Drive)4:02
8."Flight Without Feathers"3:48
9."Little Wonder" (featuring Mike Kerr of Royal Blood)3:47
10."Animals"4:04
11."Libertine"4:01
12."Goliath" (featuring Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro)4:17
13."Demi God"4:26
14."Meteor"4:01
15."Dying Is Absolutely Safe"4:59
Total length:58:21[10]

Personnel

Architects

  • Sam Carter – lead vocals
  • Josh Middleton – lead guitar, backing vocals, production
  • Adam Christianson – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Alex "Ali" Dean – bass, keyboards, drum pad
  • Dan Searle – drums, percussion, programming, production

Additional musicians

References
  1. "Architects Announce New Album, For Those That Wish To Exist". Kerrang!. 21 October 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  2. "Architects announce new album 'For Those That Wish To Exist'". NME. 21 October 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  3. "ARCHITECTS Announce 'For Those That Wish To Exist' Album". Blabbermouth.net. 21 October 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  4. "Architects announce special livestream show from the Royal Albert Hall". NME. 22 October 2020. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
  5. Brown, Paul (21 October 2020). "Architects Announce New Album 'For Those That Wish To Exist'". Wall Of Sound. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  6. Brown, Paul (22 November 2020). "Architects: Live At The Royal Albert Hall (Stream Review)". Wall Of Sound. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
  7. "Watch the post-apocalyptic video for Architects' brand new single 'Black Lungs'". NME. 2 December 2020. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  8. "Architects share powerful new single 'Dead Butterflies'". NME. 20 January 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  9. "For Those That Wish to Exist by Architects". Apple Music. Retrieved 20 January 2021.
  10. "Architects For Those That Wish To Exist CD Megabundle". ArtistFirst. 21 October 2020. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
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