Architects - All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us | Entire Album Reaction!

[@DrewFortune97]

One of the best albums I’ve ever heard. Absolutely amazing, thanks to everyone who’s hounded me for so long to get this one done❤️

[@TundraCH]

It was soo obvious you where gonna love this haha.. I was just constantly thinking even back when you first heard Holy Hell, "wait til' he hears All Our Gods" 😂

[@DrewFortune97]

@@TundraCH hahaha to be fair, I wasn’t massively sold on HH. But of course, it did eventually grow on me. Now m absolutely hooked on Architects man

[@LuckyPkerz]

FINALLY!!

[@1SecondToLight]

did not care much about this band untill this album was released, really strong vibe of our world collapsing in the eyes of a single person, maybe not a masterpiece, but definitely the best Architects work in my mind. I wish Tom did not pass away, this album gave me previously dark emotions, now it is just a way too dark for me. Also, kudos to Northlane, they did not just take the name from Architects song, their last song on Mesmer - Paragon is dedicated to Tom.

[@Justin-nq6kf]

Now you know man. Better late than never.

[@Excellerator420]

The live gone with the wind where the crowd takes over when Sam breaks down is the real tear jerker. And the best display of metal brotherhood I've seen to date.

[@JTRobertsOfficial]

Momento Mori is Toms song. The entire song is a clear representation of his pain, his fear, his hopes, his dreams, and his fact. His fate. Its so utterly beautiful it brings tears to my eyes all these years later. Tom was so creative and thoughtful when writing this song that he uses something as simple as silence, to represent his point of view. All instrumental rests, all the breakdowns, they all represent his state of mind fluctuating through out his last year or so of life. The lyrics arent what gets me the most, although they are heart wrenching. The part that gets me is that he makes US wait, like he had to wait, he forces US into his shoes. Forces US to wait, and see what happens next, and although what happens next IS different, its still the same. Its the samr thoughts. "Is your life worth dying for?". This was Toms way of asking all of us, if we died tonight, if we died in 10 minutes from now, when you looked back could you smile at the way you lived life? Would you be proud of your life and live it exactly the way you did before, over again? His musical manipulation to emotionally show us how he truely felt. What he really thought. Not seen or heard through metal colored glasses, but striaght from his heart, to the paper. The clock in the middle being to me, the most profound sound in the entire song. Because he uses it in the middle. When we KNOW therez more to come. And we KNOW its (the song) already started. He uses it to show us that you never know when. It could be tonight. Could be 50 years. But in the end death is an open door, and anyone could walk right through "will i see God?". Tom is asking if he will know when hes dead. If he will have that knowledge that he is no longer Tom Searle. Even the distorted noises at the beginning represent the uncomfortable, uncertain, annoying yet, natural state of mind he is in. He uses these sounds to represent the fact that he is uncomfortable. He is uncertain, and forces us to be uncomfortable, uncertain with him. He uses the lyric "The seasons bring relief" as a way of admitting to himself that he WILL die. That there is no hope for him to make it out alive. He uses the lyric "Its a promise that you can not break" as a way of telling himself that everyone will die. Its something everyone will go through eventually. And that you cant outrun death. You cant hide from it. You can only accept the fact that it is here, and it will take hold of you one day. This is also supported by the lyric "The universe survives on give and take" meaning that death is natural. One will die, and another born. Such is the condition of life. "As within, so without" Toms way of saying, "there is no help for what is inside of me" i have this sickness "within me" and the is no help with"outside" of me, much like inside because it will not go away on its own. "I will be consumed, returned to the earth" a play on words of "eaten up with cancer" the cancer will eat him, and when he dies, he becomes one with the cycle once more... this entire song is one of the most painful songs someone could possibly ever listen to if they know the story and sadness that lies within it. Much love Tom, you inspire me everyday. And you will always hold a special place in my heart as the truest, realest, most selfless person to walk this earth. You gave your very soul to your fans, you opened yourself up for all the world to fall in love with. And most people will never truely understand the way you did it. The way you kept your head up, and was so strong for so long. And refused to let something as simple as death, get in your way of creating something beautiful. You are a true artist. And you will never be forgotten. RIP Tom Searle.

[@lucaspontes4147]

probably one of the most profound albums on the history of metal

[@DrewFortune97]

Big agree

[@alexandreborges1776]

For sure it is, man

[@sonatine3266]

Without any doubt the best Metalcore album of all times - I'd say only the new Currents album comes very, very close.

[@nicolajpedersen8506]

Dude "Gone with the Wind" hurts me so much. An absolute masterclass in writing and raw metal performance

[@Jesmith112]

"Of all the patterns that I could create, I built a labyrinth with no escape To keep myself under lock and key I am my own worst enemy" This might be the most impactful lyric Tom ever wrote. Talking about how the human body is capable of so many incredible things, yet his created something so awful in cancer. I cant imagine writing about your own death while you're still alive

[@malcolmk2878]

It's one of the greatest gifts any artist has ever offered me. An insight into the mind and the heart of a young man facing his mortality in a masterpieceful work of art. Sharing with me all his fear, all his bravery, all his wisdom and insecurity. I am eternally grateful to Tom for having the courage to share this with us. I know the album is beloved by fans and I'm heartbroken the very fans who grieved with the band after his passing are today bashing them for taking a new direction with their sound. I stand forever grateful that Architects were so open and transparent with us throughout his battle, and throughout their grieving process after his passing.

[@terribletimmy2]

I interpreted it a different way personally. To me it's saying: I am capable of so much, and yet in the end I decided to build a labyrinthian pattern of thinking to keep myself from "escaping" (and addressing) the nightmare I'm in, which in turn has caused me nothing but despair. Of course in this context he is talking about his fear of the cancer and what comes next, but it also applies to so many other things. Creating a labyrinth in our minds to keep ourselves "under lock and key" because at least then we won't have to confront the unknown and sheer terror that is the possibilities of this world, our own weakness, potential downfalls, and even the successes.

[@hernameiskat]

​@@terribletimmy2music is universal language and to interpret in your own, personal way. 🥰

[@negation4399]

The outro from Memento Mori is the same beat as the violins from Death is Not Defeat. "Now you're finally complete, I will see you where oceans meet" is also a callback to Memento Mori. Hereafter is directly related to the band staying "here after" Tom. Holy Hell is the last guitar riff Tom wrote for Architects. "Remember we were born to burn" is a callback to Broken Cross' "God only knows why we were born to burn". A Wasted Hymn is also about Tom, referencing "Holy Ghost" the name of their documentary. The guitar notes starting at 3:29 are the last notes recorded of Tom's playing. Doomsday was the first song released after All Our Gods & Tom's passing. Tom wrote the main riff for that also. The full Holy Hell album wasn't released until a year after Doomsday.

[@Munkydroid]

First time I heard Memento Mori, I weeped. The pain in Sam’s voice. The certainty in which Tom wrote the lyrics knowing he was gonna be gone soon. My favorite lyric that was “A declaration of endlessness, I swear I will not look back, as I return into the black. As the veil lifts, how will I know? How will I know? Will I see God?” That broke me. Carries a lot of meaning to me even now. Literal perfection! RIP Tom.

[@jackobrien5417]

That part in Memento Mori "I swear I will not look back as I return into the black" always gets me, chills all over

[@Glaedr11]

One of those albums that reminds you why you like music. Art.

[@DrewFortune97]

Perfectly said man, so true

[@JTRobertsOfficial]

I always seen the "epitaph" as being toms way of saying it was the final thing he was going to write. The "defeat" he mentions is his death. The defeat is a victory. Because he looses, but he always wins cause his body is the cancer.

[@lessur]

fuck, i’m watching this at work and i’m not ready for how emotional this is about to be

[@DrewFortune97]

Hahaha I take no responsibility for you crying in work okay?🫣🫣

[@SP32118]

An absolute juggernaut of an album. Changed the way I connect with music. RIP Tom

[@t6pix]

Gone with the wind. Rest in piece T//S

[@Anton_Glz]

My personal favorite album from them. It’s filled with so much emotion lyrically and it’s so heavy yet melodic. What a treat this album is.

[@DrewFortune97]

So good man, so so good. Haven’t stopped listening for the past few days.

[@treviken9416]

Dude this album was indescribable when it first came out. I remember listening to this and it’s like a switch flipped in my brain, just truly incredible. Rest in power Tom🤘

[@DrewFortune97]

Can’t even imagine man. Has aged absolutely incredibly as well, Tom’s backstory aside - just sounds incredible.

[@user-gu3ie]

This album is Tom's heart and soul from start to finish.. his final opus towards life,death,his brother,brothers and his love for music... so many people will never know this album,wich is a shame..because it's undoubtedly the most powerful made album.. the life of Tom told in music

[@DrewFortune97]

Hopefully this video can help spread the album a little more❤️

[@markescareno7584]

To this day I can’t imagine how painful it was for Sam Carter to sing these words live after his passing. I can’t imagine the grief they all felt. Tom Searle continues to be a big inspiration to me. I remember the day he passed. My heart shattered.

[@NicoDoesLP]

Watch the live in Alexandra Palace version of Gone With the Wind. Sam tears up, and is unable to sing for a moment. The whole crowd sang for him. It was very touching.

[@MBx19v]

Pretty sure they've at least semi-retired Gone With the Wind from their live sets, Sam said he can't keep singing it every night in an interview and they've not been playing it on their most recent tour.

[@cynthiam6487]

Can confirm. A dude at my show kept demanding the band to play it live. Sam said they won't be playing that song anytime soon. It is just so hard for them...

[@trowabarton222]

I wouldn't call myself an Archictects fan but I'm a huge fan of this album. It's a perfect metalcore album for me. Brutal, emotional, and beautiful.

[@alexkenley1]

Brutiful

[@jctheii]

Bout’ to start it, but damn i remember when i first heard Gone With The Wind.. shit had me fucked up and still gets me teary eyed, but god damn the song alone without the sentiment is just so fucking good

[@DrewFortune97]

Man I’m only scratching the surface with a few listens but it’s so upsetting. Beautiful album❤️

[@tylerdurden5593]

My uttermost respect for this reaction video. Whenever I listen, I cannot stop until the end and tears are included for sure. Same went for their lifeshow 2 days back. Tom lives on in them and in their music. Some days I'm the nihilist, fuck mankind, there is no loss in extinction of the human race. But then I remember that life is to end and we will all become what we where in the beginning, pure matter in the universe, all the same, pure love. Universe survives on give and take and what do all our little quarrels mean in the end if we all share the same fate? I'm sick of all the hatred inside of me, I will let go and become one with everything.

[@DrewFortune97]

Love it bro, appreciate the comment❤️

[@requiem5179]

I honestly think this album is not only the best Architects album but also one of the most important metal albums of the last 20 years easy. This album changed my life in profoud and lasting ways.

[@ianobassman]

Something different, I'd recommend you check out "Holy Ghost" on KZbin. It's a short documentary and performance on the aftermaths of this album. An emotional ride but well worth it!

[@Damnat1oN]

Every time I listen this album I feel the same emotions. Tears, trembling, sweating, emphaty etc. I think it's the most emotional metalcore album ever made and ever will be made. This album is soaked in pain and it feels in every word Sam pronounces. Masterpiece for all time

[@MrJamieDenton]

This album is truly a masterpiece. What's so incredibly sad is that Tom never got to see how successful this album would be, and what it would do for the band going forward.

[@trippmiller51392]

One of my favorite albums of all time. The emotional pressure on this album is so intense. I just can't imagine going through terminal cancer and writing an album knowing it would be your last and all your bandmates who performed it with you knowing the same. Especially Dan Searle. Such an amazing album.

[@barnabyijt5012]

Never been able to listen to memento mori without a tear, powerful, what a requiem he wrote

[@brendonpowell7563]

I couldn't imagine how hard it was for the rest of the band to read the lyrics Tom wrote on this album, knowing how sick he was and where the lyrics were coming from. This album tears through me every time. Albums like this one and Northlane's Alien as another example, which were born out of such extreme emotional circumstances, I feel like they'll stand the test of time, because you can just FEEL the vulnerability in each word screamed. I could also imagine it's hard to record and upload a reaction to these types of albums, because you can only glean a general idea of what this album's gonna be like from people commenting, and then you get smacked with all sorts of emotion when you actually listen to it and piece together the meaning. Appreciate these uploads though, man! ✌️ I get a chance to both discover new music and listen to old favorites in a more intimate context.

[@DrewFortune97]

Yeah man, I’ve imagined many scenarios over the past few days with how the band would have received the lyrics - absolute genius, but also so heartbreaking. Appreciate your recognition man, these are the albums I live for on this channel❤️

[@AyeFrknSn4pper]

Truth is, they didn’t really know. Yeah, they knew he was sick, but they didn’t know the situation like he did. From what I’ve heard and read, he was kinda told survival was unlikely but didn’t tell that specifically to the band or even his brother. It was only after he died, they looked back and saw how much of the lyrics on the album were about him. They didn’t even realize Memento Morí was about his death, they thought it was just about death in general since that was something Tom thought a lot about, even before the cancer. That probably makes it even harder for them now since they didn’t know. I can’t be 100% on this, but I’m about 99% sure this how it went, probably different at certain parts. (EDIT: Correct me if I’m wrong.)

[@Arthen_]

If you haven’t heard it before, I recommend listening to Paragon by Northlane. The song was written as a tribute for Tom after his passing and calls back with some of the lyrics he’s written. It’s a really touching song and one of my favourites by them

[@Lilith_Reaver]

their best work. nothing will ever top this album.

[@Crotes1990]

Fun fact: all the ambience you hear on this album (also on LF//LT btw) is guitars with delay / chorus on it. Also im really glad you read the lyrics while listening, they have such an impact and have something to say.

[@LuckyPkerz]

Thank you for making me live through this record once more. Fuck.

[@DrewFortune97]

❤️

[@stevehutton7833]

'this band don't owe anyone anything' is literally the perfect understanding and i respect you so much for saying that.

[@aaronvilla3824]

I remember being a A day to Remember, Asking Alexandria, and Of mice and men type of metal core fan. After hearing this album it changed everything for me

[@minecraftsteve2504]

Real. I had only just gotten back into metal, and the hard vocals from Nihilist eventually pushed me away from enjoying the album. Now here I am, years later, and AOGHAU is one of my favorites, on top of myself listening to albums with heavier vocals

[@aaronvilla3824]

@@minecraftsteve2504 the high pitch and gritty vocals is what deterred me originally too😭. But once I get used to sams vocals. This SHIT SLAPS

[@minecraftsteve2504]

​@@aaronvilla3824 2014-18 era Sam Carter has beautiful vocals. This album is a blessing, and was a gateway for me getting deeper into the genre. Love this album, and what it's done for me and many others in life 🙏🙏🙏

[@DiegoHIA]

Thank god you finally did this album, their best by far IMO IMO IMO and one of my all time favorites. Rip Tom

[@DrewFortune97]

❤️

[@elitefirebox6724]

Bro please react to Daybreaker, the album before LF//LT, it set the blueprint for Architects in the mid-late 2010s!

[@bragonitos]

You should react to the Holy Ghost documentary, their performance of Gone With the Wind says it all

[@jerryjenn3370]

This literally made me sad again, this album is such a raw experience of emotion. I just started crying in the gym😅 love you reaction dude! This made think about the first time i listened to the album!

[@DrewFortune97]

Ahhhh thank you bro. Glad you could feel those emotions again - I live for these albums man, so heavy❤️

[@thegaze4201]

Thank you for being open about showing emotions on camera!

[@opushead]

15 years ago the weak kind of "metalheads" called "emo" showed their emotions hidden behind a rock/tree with a knife in their hands... Just man up! I'm sick of that emotionaly weak generation... I'm mean it as 32 old man (living in the oldest country, located in Southeast Europe... and ppl from another countries called my ancestors Lions)GG feminine men!!!

[@adityapillai2157]

Much love brother One of my favorite albums ever made. The emotions these 46 minutes and 15 seconds can produce are absolutely unbelievable. RIP Tom 💔

[@Eivesohn]

This is the album that made me nosedive headfirst straight into metalcore. A classic and a masterpiece, and rightfully so.

[@ChandlerBurtonEntertainment]

Great insights and reaction man. This album taught me to always tell the ones close to you that you love them. People may hear screaming, but for us, we feel meaning. All the love brother, thank you for becoming my friend. ♥️

[@DrewFortune97]

I love that man. It’s a really ‘thinker’. Appreciate ya brotha, looking forward to the podcast release ❤️

[@InFlamesrockz]

This feels like finally listening to the music I live with someone who 'gets' it. Thanks man!

[@hpviolaguy]

This album is the reason why I became a huge metalhead and changed my perspective on how to see music. This album never gets old and is always as much impactful as it is at first listen, the meaning behind it gives another side and appreciation to it. Architects wrote music and lyrics that a ton of bands will never do, they have nothing to proove and owe nothing to anyone. They write bangers and write/wrote real emotional intense music. Will always love this band even tho their new stuff isn't my cup of tea, if they are happy and enjoying the music they write and there's people to listen to it, then that's all that matters

[@MrThunderilla]

I lived again through this album with you Drew. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Amazing reaction, amazing album, amazing musician that died to young ❤

[@DrewFortune97]

❤️❤️❤️

[@dreero_]

Your initial interpretation of From The Wilderness was correct. It's one of my favourite songs ever because the message is so interesting and conflicting, but probably true. So many people are guilty of "being up in arms without lifting a finger" and I think Tom truly nailed the lyrical, political and ethical message on that track. I really don't know if another song is as bleak as From The Wilderness when discussing political/environmental issues besides maybe Colony Collapse. I really love any kind of lyrical content that looks at the human condition and Tom will forever be one of the greats for his contribution to those topics.

[@mannyblackstar]

Well without him architects isn't the same band it used to be. They are not making remarkable music anymore 😔

[@Star.Chaser]

I don’t know why you’re explicitly point a finger at political based areas for that when the whole human race is to blame. Myself, yourself? Tf are you going to do to fix the planet by yourself, nothing. The exact same answer I’d give for myself and every person I know. Most people will say “nothing I/we can do, not enough people care”; that’s the mentality because people were convinced and indoctrinated to think that way for thousands of years. And it’s exactly correct because it’s too far gone like cancer.

[@dreero_]

@@Star.Chaser I think you misunderstood what I said

[@CullyColantino]

It’s an odd feeling to cry and headbang at the same time.

[@BabyBatPlays]

damn that got me 😓 love your reaction to the empty hourglass, i feel like this album has the best vocals of any architects album and that song has his best in my opinion, but it's very underrated next to the rest of the album you should definitely check out daybreaker by architects next! but make sure to do the deluxe version, there are songs on there that definitely needed to be on the album, it is the album before last forever // lost together and shows an earlier version of that "architects" sound, it also has a lot more orchestral / ambient tracks along with piano and amazing tapping lines that they never really brought back into their sound, it isn't mixed as well as lost forgever // lost together, but the songwriting and riffs are just unbelievable

[@DrewFortune97]

Thank you Jacob❤️ I will be checking those albums out for sure at some point down the line🏆🏆

[@GyanjoYoutube]

After a full listen of this album put on the piano reprise of doomsday. You will never shed more tears I guarantee!

[@J-A-K-E-1-3-2-4]

Every time I listen to Momento Mori it gets me. This album is unique will always be one of my favourite albums to listen to. I think to listen to the songs without as strong emotion you have to mix them in with other music. If you listen to the album as a whole it's to emotional.

[@whitewheatbix9193]

"So thank fuck that we don't last forever, it's now or never". These lyrics are a rollercoaster

[@iron_patriotmcoc6981]

Nihilist, gone with the wind and a match made in heaven are 3 of the greatest songs of metalcore

[@ILV_Coasters]

Great reaction to a great album, This album is so fucking good in every aspect, the music, the meaning and so much more i could list but if i were to list it all it would be a novel. This album gives me goosebumps every listen - RIP Tom Searle...

[@DrewFortune97]

Agree man, thank you❤️

[@captainlingy3604]

I have had "A Match Made In Heaven" on repeat for months. Literally listen to it every day. The subtle buildup of the synth in the background to the foreground at the end, I love it. And you can feel the emotion of Sam so much in this song.

[@loganryan1317]

Im new to architects, but knowing the context of this album alone, it caught my attention how much the lyrics say things like "we" and "our" an so on. An wondering and curious now to go an listen to albums after this one an see if thats changed.

[@dylelliott9304]

My man doing the best metalcore album ever (in my opinion of course) some good old justice. Thank you for the content as ever bro - Keep them coming :) (you made me cry at the end!)

[@senobi4618]

I know this probably will not reach you but I had to take the time and truly thank you, from the deepest part of my core. The sheer emotions that you've shown and the topics that you've discussed throughout listening to this album really got to me hard. Most of us have lost people that we've loved and cared for so hearing this album brought me to a certain point of pain has it portrays so much darkness from someone who's forced to leave unfairly. Your talent at recognizing and analysing things in music always leaves me in awe. I didn't know of this album until now and I can truly say that this is the most painful and saddening music I've listened to. Thank you Drew for making this incredibly special reaction available to everyone. You're a gem when it comes to music and I hope we get to continue having more of these reactions. This has literally changed my perspective on so many things. I'm frustrated at myself for not being aware of Architects before today. Have a great day.

[@DrewFortune97]

Sitting at the train station going to work reading this. Thank you so much for this comment man - absolutely made my day❤️ Glad to be able to share bands like this, but the credit goes to the community who suggest such unbelievable albums 24/7. The real GOATS 🐐

[@TurtlesC4nFly]

Whatever your opinion is on the current Architects, this album is just timeless and perfect! :D EDIT: Beautiful reaction Drew, love how you took it all in

[@DrewFortune97]

❤️

[@aceofhearts37]

You absolutely gave this album the respect it deserves. I had the absolute pleasure of seeing them live last week and they played the intro part of Memento Mori as an acoustic guitar/piano version. Bawled my fucking eyes out. Can't imagine how hard it is for them to play this song (case in point, they only ever played the intro live, and they took Gone with the Wind out of the setlist for this tour because it's so emotionally taxing for them to play). And you hit the nail on the head too with the people who whine that Architects should make another album like All Our Gods. The question is... why? Do they want the band to be in that same headspace again? Do you want them to try to recreate (or worse, endlessly milk) the art of a man who was dying, or do you want them to be musicians in their own right and explore their creativity? Holy Hell was already a full, beautiful tribute to Tom. The band deserves to remember him dearly and move on.

[@pooty195]

I don't want them to make another All Gods, but the newer albums don't seem to have the same level of songwriting effort put into them

[@FastNCurious88]

10:24 God bless you. You are real. ❤ Thank you for sharing these emotions with me. For feeling them simultaneously and for not hiding it. You helped my soul today. Much love.

[@DiscogDiscourse]

This is far and away the best Architects album in my opinion... perfect balance of heaviness, atmosphere, and raw emotion. It's such a beautiful album

[@Ackovs]

I listened to the whole album every single day when I was having my worst time with my mental health. Gone With The Wind was the song I listened to the most. The line "You ever wonder how deep you can sink into nothing at all?" just expressed my depression and anxiety so well. I knew Tom died of cancer, but I didn't know the album was made after he already knew he was going to die. This just skyrocketed this album to a whole new level for me. Those lyrics just hit way harder.

[@METALBIRB]

❤❤

[@DrewFortune97]

The 🐐 ❤️

[@WastedLight]

So when it comes to the lyrics, Tom wrote them all up until the end I'm pretty sure. Then Dan took over afterwards. Sam just does vocals and some production stuff. I think it makes perfect sense to not hyperfixate on your own inevitable passing as your last words to the world. This album is legendary and always will be. Gone with the wind makes me cry every time I hear it. Can't wait for your reaction to daybreaker. Also I think the beginning of memento mori is meant to mimic the sound of a cat scan(the device used for the screening of cancer)

[@acaeleus]

Gone with the wind live is always a heartbreaker. You can feel it in the crowd and with the band.

[@SKaDK]

Dude, just came across this video. Two things.. 1. You're Irish, which resonates with me as an Irish man... 2. This Architects album is so fucking special. These guys changed so many peoples lives. Even more so the people that know that band, Tom,and what happened... Anyway you need to react to Doomsday my guy! new sub here! Much much love bro. ♥️

[@nathan4824]

nothing hits like this album, among the very few albums that made me cry knowing toms situation and where the lyrics come from

[@Jamieip]

RIP tom. This album is so emotional for me. Thank you for for this reaction

[@rasmusbertelsen6129]

Amazing reaction. This is the best reaction I've seen! Thanks.

[@mari-xp5my]

I've listened to AODHAU for the first time when i was about 16. It intrigued me with concepts and themes which i did not understand quiet well at that time. now as my homeland is going insane and i get a grip of reality that surrounds me, this album really helps me to get through all this mess

[@drewdayss]

This whole record is just too deep for me. The lyrics for every damn song cut so deep. It's a masterpiece in every way. When I go back to it, I'm messed up for about a week. I miss Tom dearly. Tom's magnum opus for sure, but Dan and the boys have been killlllling it since Tom passed. He'd be so proud of his brother and friends. T//S 🖤

[@Bernwolff]

Some extra information about the phrase 'memento mori'. It actually translates to "I want to die". It means: be absolutely willing to die. The lyrics "was your life worth dying for?" reflect on this. Make sure every day in you're life you can say you are ready to die. If you are not proud of what you've done in life, you can do better.

[@iMattLewis]

It has a varied translation across different dialects but I see it as very similar phrase to ‘valar morghulis’ from Game of Thrones. “All men must die.” Every beautiful life must one day come to an end, and so “I want to die” or “I am ready to die” or “everyone does eventually die” are all valid interpretations. Bloom by Of Mice & Men is another song that deals with the same themes and both are absolutely beautiful pieces of music

[@Razzpen1]

Its closer to "remember death" than "i want to die", but the message is pretty much as you described it. Remember that you are mortal and make the best of the time you are given

[@rhmotes]

It means remember that you will die or remember death.

[@BurningBeard414]

It translates to "remember you must die".

[@waytodawn4670]

Having lost my dad to cancer and having to listen to the things he said just makes these songs so much more relatable. Dayseeker-Origin album also touches on these topics and some more that i forever will hold in high regard, Great Review as always Drew. 🥰

[@danutd94]

Respect brother ❤️💚

[@DrewFortune97]

❤️

[@dzhmbzh4797]

Thanks for showing me Architects again. Just understanding that someone has the same feelings listening to this makes me hella grateful. love you man

[@DrewFortune97]

Thank you for watching brother, love you too❤️

[@fxlandry]

The face you made at 22:00 in Gone with the wind, my heart started to beat real hard just like i was watching it for the first time.. You probably have seen in the comments about the Holy Hell Documentary called "Holy Ghost", tbh it's a must. As a reaction or not, maybe it'll be better on your own but definitely a must !

[@jaredh5298]

Gone with the wind is my favorite song of all time. And with the context it drove it home 10 times more. It literally breaks my heart and also fills it with respect for Tom. Like he will never truly die as long as I and this song lives.

[@viniciuspereirawochz]

Love your reaction and comments, dude! Greetings from Brazil!!

[@DrewFortune97]

❤️ 🇧🇷

[@duskniik]

An incredible reaction video, seeing your raw emotion is just wonderful to see, every time I listen to AOGHAU I feel emotional especially listening to Momento Mori, there is a line that I love in MM "Let me live and die in peace" a similar line is in Dead Butterflies which is "I just wanna live and die in peace" Architects as a band have gripped the hearts of so many people, myself and my wife included. Tom was an incredibly talented song writer and architects are an incredibly talented band with Sam having such a unique voice. Thanks for making this video it's made the album mean that much more to me, as a fan I miss Tom but I'm happy his legacy lives on so we all can love and enjoy it together

[@DrewFortune97]

Thank you so much for this comment man❤️

[@jessezimmermann3570]

Thank you for these album reactions man. These are great videos. You should check out the “Holy Ghost” video tribute they made for Tom. Hits the feels. Much love man.

[@RC001122]

There is so much said in the comments already, I wanna thank you for your honest reaction and words of appreciation for the band and this album 🖤

[@nuclearoutlaw7489]

One of the best and emotional reactions i've ever seen. You got my sub

[@amybrawn4271]

I love to watch you listening to this album as you display the same feelings that i felt and will always feel listening to this album. Amazing, touching and very relatable, thanks Architects ❤

[@therealboxzila3306]

This album live was such a beautiful thing, this album is amazing.They had a dedicated speech for Tom and it was just so sad. Now when you go back to holy hell knowing the fact its made about moving on after Toms death and after this album holy hell just hits so different.

[@naysaya2935]

I'm so happy to see this album had such an impact on you. Even to this day listening to it again all the way through brings back those emotions. Memento Mori always gets me teary. This is a masterpiece and one of the most incredible, important albums for this genre. And I love the fact that this record could have very easily only focussed on Tom's illness which would have been completely understandable but no, they chose to bring up important topics and issues in the world like they always have. Their albums are hard hitting, brutally honest and make you take a long hard look at yourself as a person and makes you ask what you are doing for this planet. These guys have earned their place as the top band in the genre imo. Loved this reaction! So glad you decided to do a video on this one it's such an experience from start to finish and was awesome getting to hear it with someone for the first time again. Much love! :D RIP Tom Searle 🖤

[@normannguitar]

I find myself coming back to this video. You perfectly sum up everything this makes you feel. Probably my favorite album ever, aswell. Memento Mori tatted on my tricep❤

[@greenspade]

About to start the video. Thank you for checking this out. When we talk about the absolute I think of this record. This is the absolute pillar. This record is so special. 🔥

[@DrewFortune97]

❤️

[@Oh_its_Mike]

Hell yes. This album means so much to me, just personally and as a human since it touches on such universal human concepts. I'm happy to see someone experiencing it for the first time. Every track is just pure chills the entire time. It's unbelievable how much love and passion they put into these songs.

[@НикитаСанников-з1ф]

The Here and Now!

[@briandavis2183]

Gravity was the first song I ever heard by Architects. All our Gods have abandoned us is by far my favorite album the lyrics Tom wrote and the courage he had to put this out there. Such an amazing person and song writer. RIP Tom. ❤ also go listen to the album play through of All our Gods have abandoned us by Lea Moonchild it is wonderful and highly emotion but an amazing tribute to Tom.

[@spoompls42069]

This album will always be the band’s magnum opus. Tom knew his time was almost up and put everything he had into this album and went out fighting like a warrior. ❤️🤘

[@NafiurRahmanYT]

this is my absolute favourite architects album. i don't even feel like to mosh to the album or anything. it's just such a good album to lay in bed, stare at the ceiling and think about life and death.

[@DrewFortune97]

❤️

[@HyruleWanderer]

I don't have words to describe how i feel when i listen to this album. My chest hurts a lot and i cry everytime Memento Mori starts playing.

[@beardo85]

There's vids released by the enggineer of this record of Tom recording and it's incredible and emotional at the same time. I suggest check-in that out as well.

[@raphi1200]

There's a video out there called "Holy ghost" which is an architects documentary, about 25 minutes long i think. It's uploaded on the Epitaph Records channel and it's really good plus emotional as well, i recommend it

[@iron_patriotmcoc6981]

One of the greatest albums I’ve heard, lyrically and musically is just perfect RIP to Tom, brilliant musician

[@songsforthesoul12]

been listening to this album a lot again recently and wanted to enjoy others reacting to it and found myself here, one of my favorite metal albums/profound albums I keep close to my heart, I had the privilege of seeing it live many years ago and it was an emotional experience to say the least, thanks for reacting and sharing your thoughts and emotions

[@Burythelie]

Had to see that reaction to Gone with the Wind Most heartbreaking metal song i’ve ever heard, and with the context of toms death it hits like a truck. Whole album is a masterpiece

[@ccm0222]

daybreaker is the true OG album, highly suggest

[@creep6188]

Best reaction video that i have ever came across. Rest in heaven Tom You will never forgotten ❤