For Those That Wish to Exist
Architects · 2021
58 min · 15 tracks · metalcore
A blend of crushing metalcore riffs and poignant lyrics exploring existential themes against a backdrop of orchestral arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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Black Lungs — The track combines aggressive instrumentation with introspective lyrics that question human existence, reflecting the album's overarching theme of mortality and environmental decay.
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Dead Butterflies — This song contrasts heavy verses with an emotional chorus, highlighting vulnerability amidst chaos, which encapsulates the album's emotional landscape.
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Animals — With its powerful message about social and political issues wrapped in a relentless musical assault, this track stands out as a rallying cry for change, resonating with listeners beyond just the metalcore audience.
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Goliath — The track features intricate guitar work and a soaring chorus, embodying the album's blend of heaviness and melody while addressing personal struggles against overwhelming adversity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines heavy riffs with orchestral arrangements, exploring deep themes through its composition and craft.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a spoken-word intro that sets a thematic tone, followed by tracks that alternate between aggressive riffs and melodic choruses.
- Several tracks feature orchestral elements layered over heavy guitar work, creating a dynamic contrast between the two styles.
- The lyrics consistently explore existential themes, often reflecting on loss and resilience, which are emphasized by the vocal delivery and instrumentation.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with emotional depth
- existential themes for reflective moments
- cathartic release through melodic intensity
- thought-provoking lyrics for deep thinking
- engaging progression with satisfying resolution
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- For Those That Wish to Exist is Architects' ninth studio album, released during a pivotal phase in their career following the tragic passing of guitarist Tom Searle. This record marks their first release after Searle's death, showcasing a shift towards more melodic elements while retaining their heavy sound. The album represents both a tribute to their late bandmate and a continuation of their exploration into complex themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Parkway Drive· While She Sleeps· August Burns Red
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 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 4:02
- 8 Flight Without Feathers 3:48
- 9 Little Wonder 3:47
- 10 Animals 4:04
- 11 Libertine 4:01
- 12 Goliath 4:17
- 13 Demi God 4:26
- 14 Meteor 4:01
- 15 Dying Is Absolutely Safe 4:59
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