For Those That Wish To Exist is Architects' ninth studio album, released in 2021, and marks a significant evolution in the band’s sound and thematic focus. Moving beyond the personal grief explored in "Holy Hell," this album tackles broader existential issues, particularly the impending environmental crisis and the future of humanity. It’s a call to action, urging listeners to reflect on their role in the world and the impact of their actions.
The album blends the band’s traditional metalcore roots with more experimental elements, incorporating orchestral arrangements, electronic textures, and even clean vocals in many of the tracks. This diversification in sound has made the album more accessible while maintaining the intensity and urgency that Architects are known for. Standout tracks like "Animals," "Black Lungs," and "Dead Butterflies" exemplify this new direction, balancing heavy riffs with melodic and atmospheric passages.
Tracklist:
Side A
A1. Do You Dream Of Armageddon?
A2. Black Lungs
A3. Giving Blood
A4. Discourse Is Dead
Side B
B1. Dead Butterflies
B2. An Ordinary Extinction
B3. Impermanence
B4. Flight Without Feathers
Side C
C1. Little Wonder
C2. Animals
C3. Libertine
C4. Goliath
Side D
D1. Demi God
D2. Meteor
D3. Dying Is Absolutely Safe
Epitaph
2022
2LP
Black
EPIT27883-4
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