THIS IS GORGEOUS | Architects - Dead Butterflies | Reaction & Review

[@METALBIRB]

I'm so glad you embrace the sound change. Wish more fans were open minded like you man cause this was a stellar track.

[@Tyler-hr8hj]

Sound change is what we should be wanting, I’ve never understood why people want bands to make the same album over and over, why not want them to expand their creative outlet to cover more than a single sound. I love the changes, it keeps me interested in the next chapter of the bands I like.

[@michaelwagner6733]

@@Tyler-hr8hj I think the problem with a lot of those people is, they are probably not fans of the specific bands they are hating on, but only hardcore genre fans. Meaning they are metalcore fans, love (for example) Architects for their top tier metalcore albums and now with upcoming change of sound (which is done in a perfect way and style because this is clearly still Architects sound, just evolved) they can´t handle it. It´s not classic metalcore, it has more emotions than just pure rage, more elements than just screaming, and they don´t like it because they were no Architects fans in the first place, but metalcore fans... I hope my point is understandable, I´m not a native english speaker :D

[@Tyler-hr8hj]

@@michaelwagner6733 Your English is just fine friend, I completely understand what you're saying. I think that you are right, I guess people can love a genre more than they can love the artist that have made that genre what it is. Kinda weird right? I guess it'd be like saying I really love this car, but I hate the people who made it because they made other cars that aren't like this one. Strange way to think but I guess that's just human nature to have such differing thoughts lol

[@TheFiXNormal]

@@Tyler-hr8hj I can sympathise with people disliking when bands change too much. It's like going to a BBQ restaurant, you love the menu, but suddenly they start going vegan. In my opinion there's a difference between the sound evolving and completely changing. I'm not really a big fan of Architects so I'm not really phased by this, but there's definitely been bands I stopped listening to because of the new music not being enjoyable to me. And there has been quite a few lately. At the end of the day, it's a matter of preference. I think people are entitled to their opinions and being able to dislike the new sound just like the bands are entitled to change their sound however they want.

[@Tyler-hr8hj]

@@TheFiXNormal Oh I'm in no way arguing that you and anyone and everyone else are entitled to your preferences and opinions, and I think it's great that everyone has one, life would be boring otherwise wouldn't you agree? My point was, people will stop listening to a band simply because that band has had growth and new influences that have shaped their music. Even if they like it, that's the thing, people literally will talk all kinds of shit about how a band has " sold out " or changed to much and stop listening to them, but in the same breath be listening to them and enjoying that new sound that they are so quick to judge. Even if you don't like the new sound, should you hate on the band that you once liked and enjoyed for not being the same on every album? I feel like it's the bands duty in a sense to evolve, change, explore new things, they didn't become musicians to make the fans happy, they became musicians because they loved writing and playing music that they were happy about, and gained fans while doing it. Now they've continued to do that, but the sound is no longer the same, but they're still doing that same thing they were doing when they started but of course some people won't feel whatever they put out and that's totally fine but to be offended and talk trash about them for just doing what makes them happy? Seems kinda low and selfish no? Thanks for a response, I appreciate your view and thoughts on this :)

[@gamermoviedude5533]

This is everything “a change of sound” should be for a band, the best single yet

[@ABRAsylum]

Definitely nothing wrong with a change of sound...but come on. This is generic pop rock to the letter. The orchestral addition was nice but everything else about the song was so uninteresting. I genuinely don't understand how people think this is good when you've heard in the past what they've capable of creating. Generic chord progressions? It's sad to see it.

[@MyEpicAnime]

@@ABRAsylum I don't think you have any idea what generic pop is, so please refrain from typing out of ignorance ever again.

[@sarcasm4371]

@@flamesquadron that's a dumb assumption considering Architects made beautiful songs such as Hollow Crown, Behind the Throne, Unbeliever, and several others. And I still agree with most of his opinion. It's just a bit of a let down.

[@sarcasm4371]

@@flamesquadron It's not about being heavy, I just named 3 beautiful songs that are not heavy by this band. What made them beautiful? Lyrics, Sam's cleans were full and emotional, instrumental, and song composition. It felt unique, this doesn't have that same impact.

[@sarcasm4371]

@@flamesquadron Holy Hell? Yeah it was phenomenal despite them no longer having Tom, it honored him beautifully. The piano and acoustic reprises of their songs were magnificent, Sam's cleans worked super well. All the songs had a unique sound to them, and I could tell it was Architects. Holy Hell was one of my most listened to songs of 2020.

[@Rubiks37]

I was genuinely so amazed at this song when they played it live, it’s just so huge.

[@bamargerawhat]

Right?! I was hoping they would release this after the live.

[@magnuslikestanks6044]

The Royal Albert Hall version was better than the studio version. I preferred the raw vocals.

[@steve6888]

@@magnuslikestanks6044 I agree, you can here more grits in his voice in the live version, and I also prefer the extra added scream he did at the end in the live

[@ChaseHoltonDev]

Same!! Blew me away. SO glad to have this at the ready now that its a single. I get so emotional during any of their songs.... For Tom.

[@harleycollins6627]

The way that chorus hits... oof the feels man

[@tykipper965]

I didnt know a beautiful breakdown was possible

[@shannanosnower6170]

There’s plenty of them, you’ve been looking in the wrong place my friend

[@pandoratypography]

Invent Animate - Dark @ 2:59, my friend. :)

[@Poscre]

Breakdown Of Sanity's Hero is a perfect example as well

[@ABRAsylum]

You must have never listened to this band previously then. They've been making them for years and years

[@tykipper965]

@@ABRAsylum i have actually. It was a joke of sorts cuz of the reaction from hard core

[@teichor2830]

I think the line "I just wanna live and die in peace" is a reference to the line "Let me live and die in peace" from Memento Mori

[@terecoteco9296]

I heard this song in the livestream show, it sounds even better live

[@MrGDJ95]

I thought animals sounded insanely good live as well, made me like the song even more

[@andre8273]

I wish i could like this but it's at 69

[@ackerman8284]

"good byeEEE" part just hit the right feels

[@justinrecio8609]

Thank you so much for shutting down the toxic ppl who say everyone copies BMTH 🙏🏻. Great Video brother 👌🏻👍🏻.

[@dawidbatko5146]

"I just wanna live and die in peace" is directly from Memento Mori, great reaction :D

[@iMattLewis]

That line hit me like a ton of bricks-what a phenomenal tune

[@sarcasm4371]

"Let me live and die in peace." Is the original quote.

[@joenewstead8324]

This song is literally art.

[@garbageusername7924]

I would take a band experimenting with their sound any day over a band who's entire discography sounds exactly the same

[@CFLaughs]

Agreed. This is their 9th album so people should learn to accept that evolving is a thing.

[@zactogepi6824]

the "breakdown" sounds like a A Perfect Circle song

[@benjaminsmith6388]

There is going to be a heck of a variety on this album, discourse is dead from the live stream is much heavier than the 3 released already. It'll be diverse, it'll be poignant and it will still be unquestionably Architects.

[@teichor2830]

Personally I've heard this song during the Royal Albert Hall Live and this song totaly blew my mind like this is clearly one of their softest song but also one of their most emotional and beautiful one. Architects is my favourite band since 3 years now and I really love the way that they are going. Their sound is changing but not becoming mainstream, it is still architects and they bring so much originality and unique stuff so far with these 3 singles that I'm honestly a bigger fan than before. It's not a complete changement of sound but it's an evolution. That's my personal opinion :)

[@RUBIKP-lt7qi]

Originality good joke

[@mattcubed9658]

@@RUBIKP-lt7qi No one was joking

[@dragonblazer96]

A lot of bands are switching to a more alternative metal sound, and honestly i'm all for it

[@ChaseHoltonDev]

Such a powerful song. SUCH. A. POWERFUL. SONG.

[@wind_sword]

This song is the most beautiful that they created since Royal Beggars/A Wasted Hymn... 🥺

[@xdngr6412]

Discourse is dead is heavy.. heavier than Holy Hell songs.. there Will be more heavy songs on the album.. but for this "bring me the architects" people its not enough.. For me, dead butterflies is top 5 all time already.. listen to the live version Bogdan.. i think some guy post it on his Channel.. kind off ilegal but "just for consuming".. Sam's clean clean voice in the beginning is B E A U T I F U L, more than the studio version hshshahshah

[@RyeRyeL]

"why is this so good" - it's architects. After about 8 years of listening to them religiously, their talent still amazes me. I have nothing but love for Architects

[@sarcasm4371]

i wish i felt the same about the new releases

[@RyeRyeL]

@@sarcasm4371 by chance have you only been a fan since All our Gods? Bands have to change and adapt. These new songs are musically amazing. I'd say Black Lungs has some vocal "changes" I'm not keen on. Other than that the 3 songs are perfect.

[@sarcasm4371]

@@RyeRyeL Are you asking if I've been a fan from their music since that album released or I only listened to that album and holy hell beforehand? Because I love all of Architect's discography since Hollow Crown. Even their softer songs.

[@sarcasm4371]

@@RyeRyeL I just don't like the amount of repeating Sam does on certain lyrics, it sounds very generic and something you would hear on the radio which lacks what I loved about Architects older music. I'm not a big fan of his new approach on cleans or the mixing of them, on the older songs the vocals were louder and it gave them the affect of sounding more full and passionate. I know it's not just me that hears this but I wish there was more to these newer songs. Even the slight technicality on their guitar work has somewhat disappeared on their newer songs, but that was kind of inevitable with the loss of Tom I suppose.

[@NX2Official]

@@sarcasm4371 I do understand what you mean by repeating of lyrics, it can sound pop-like and lazy but as someone who writes songs (not saying that makes me an expert) it can compliment the song more than trying to fit more lyrics than are needed. If there is nothing else you need to say then don’t force it and I think it’s done quite tastefully in this song.

[@dreero_]

these guys have been my favourite band for about 9 years now and here they are continuing that trend

[@DizzyMan24]

This was my most listened to song of 2021. I listened to it over 59 times. It's easily my favorite Architects song.

[@bimbim8215]

The first time this song was played in their livestream, I literally got chills all over my body. It is so unexpected. Especially on that "GOODBYEEE" part.

[@JLG5866]

Loud and clear bro. GOOSEBUMPS during the concert

[@savinakelly]

Wow... This vocal range...😱😱😱

[@Kyog86]

new fav song from them, it's just incredibly beautiful

[@joshberg7544]

I’m very upset we didn’t get a “what’s up” to open the video lol All jokes aside love ya brother keep grinding

[@bogdanhxc]

Next time I shall give you the 'whats up'. Thanks brotha!

[@danielmeyer5386]

I feel you so much! This is not BMTH Style.... This is absolutely 1000% architects!

[@Ims18]

I love the song. Best of the 3 singles so far for me. I’ve been very impressed with the instrumentals on the album, this song incorporates the orchestra sound. I wasn’t feeling the Animals song at first but once I got past the “this doesn’t sound like Architects” and just accepted the music I was hearing I actually have started to like these songs and they have grown on me.

[@martyrogers8629]

This song is gorgeous. Period. I love metalcore/deathcore like everyone here but DAMN this is beautiful. Period.

[@Yaakovian]

I've always preferred Sam's clean vocals. I'm glad they're accentuating that a lot more in this album. If you want to hear harsh vocals non-stop, go back and listen to Ruin. Not to say that wasn't a great album, but it's a breath of fresh air to see where Architects are going.

[@dominicperez1534]

I love Daybreaker, Lost Forever//Lost Together, and Holy Hell, and I also love the new record. I believe that those who create music get bored of doing one thing for so long, which is completely normal. Let them do what they want, you'll listen to it anyways. This song is absolutely beautiful, too.

[@maybeatrap6818]

The first time I heard this song I pretty much dropped and went into a full eargasm.

[@camerona3523]

this song is a chill inducer from being to end.

[@ad0492]

If bands were to go soft, go this way... a song does not have to be intricate if it is executed perfectly... amazing song ❤️

[@carlosseda9455]

I heard this song for the first time in the RAH livestream, ever since then I've been hoping they released it as a single. This take on like the Stadium Rock music is so good, mesmerizing and ngl I shed a tear listening to this during the RAH livestream.

[@nicole40]

To this day, I cannot stop listening to this song… your reaction was very similar to my own ❤

[@sunsetmiami_]

Well said. The thing about people comparing them to BMTH is funny because they put out (in my opinion) some of their best work on their last EP. And it was a mixture of EVERYTHING they have done up until this point. Architects is incredible and I can't wait to hear the album.

[@Justices22]

Its insane how every word you are saying in this video completly reflects my thoughts and feelings towards architects and the song in general! Good Stuff

[@SimPorque]

I'm really in love with this song. So far I heard this like 4 or 5 times and my eyes got teary in all of them

[@MementoMori1775]

They definitely pulled this experimentation off really well, this is how it's done.

[@Jordyjordd]

By far my favorite single so far. I like all three, but this one was incredible. Can’t wait for February 26th, Architects and Landmvrks 👀

[@blnk378]

When I heard this at the livestream concert, I had felt some kind of chill that no other song had given me. I nearly cried it was that freaking amazing.

[@AhSawDood]

I love me some orchestra in my metal, what a song

[@coolbot01]

1:49 Pogchamp

[@supersoaker317]

Architects never fucking miss so good

[@rafisanders]

Definitely a new sound for them

[@Corazair]

Your reaction is very close to mine during the Albert Hall stream. So stoked to hear the rest of the album. Have been a huge fan of most of their discog, but some of the softer songs are the ones I would LOVE to hear live but there was no chance (Unbeliever, Distant Blue, An Open Letter to Myself). This album and whenever the hell the next tour will be definitely scratching that itch. The progression of Sam's cleans over the years has been absolutely insane.

[@nats3203]

Goosebumps right?!

[@sarcasm4371]

I wish I loved new Architects as much as everyone else, my favorite band is missing something. I loved their softer songs on Daybreaker, but they felt so much more powerful in a way that feels absent on these new songs. It sucks so much for me. But I'll always have their old music, and that's what I'll always be thankful for.

[@nickjennis1508]

A part of me wishes there was a bit more in terms of lyrics

[@sarcasm4371]

@@nickjennis1508 Same for me as well. Tom's lyrics were genius and I know it's dumb to live in the past, but that doesn't fix the present. Tom's lyrics were perfect for Sam's emotional screams and cleans, it was a beautiful dynamic.

[@pooty195]

I've accepted their new direction isn't for me. They certainly aren't bad songs, but I feel this kind of sound has been done to death and much better by other bands.

[@nickjennis1508]

@@pooty195 I remember when shinedown was my go to favorite band now look at them (if you've heard of them) they were the shit when I was growing up now they are soft asf making music that gives maroon 5 a run for they're money I hope that architects do this every so often so it's not over done and becomes the main style of their music albeit this is in no way bad I just prefer heavy and screaming vocals over softer ones I'll admit the flow and harmony of this song is still really well done

[@ParnellJustin10]

I got a solar eclipse tattooed on my upper back from AOGHAU, now I’m thinking about getting black butterflies kinda around the eclipse because I absolutely am loving this new Architects and this is just a beautiful, beautiful song. I had to listen to it again after the first because I was pretty much in awe and couldn’t process everything this song was giving out.

[@aaronsteinman4214]

They wrote a ballad, and to say they nailed it is an understatement. That fucking chorus, man...

[@bluejaysforever3627]

I really like the new direction they going

[@propper-g7725]

Dude metal has truly been on the up with everything being dropped the past year or two. Deathcore has had top tier drops, metalcore has had new bands and old greats dropping killer albums. Im just happy to be here to experience it all

[@Gilescowdemdem]

Architects are doing for metalcore what Deftones did for Nu-Metal. Absolutely genius.

[@pooty195]

I'm no audio engineer but I feel like the vocals are mixed weird, I wish they were more prominent at times.

[@Ron_Swanson]

They’re fine

[@pooty195]

@@flamesquadron I don't have to look hard to be unimpressed by the generic Sirius octane band they've turned themselves into

[@MyEpicAnime]

@@pooty195 Jeez, you people are such babies when it comes to bands changing their sound. Grow up.

[@pooty195]

@@MyEpicAnime I don't mind bands changing their sound, I just don't like the direction they've gone. New album feels like a huge dropoff from Holy Hell for me

[@MyEpicAnime]

@@pooty195 That's perfectly fine, if you don't like it that's all good. But your previous comment sounded like you were lumping them into something they clearly aren't and clearly haven't become.

[@davidemarconi9146]

I love this song. They are not changed in terms of emotions... it's alwaya the same but with a different sound. A band able to do that is simply incredible. Changes are always right if they are consistent as in this case

[@RApollos107]

Put this song in the Louvre because it's a fucking work of art

[@vermifuge]

I'm listening to this just after the release of "classic symptoms" and all your points are STILL so fucking valid. This is what all react videos should be. Complete understanding of the band, their intent, their respect for their art and not taking their audience for sheep just wanting to eat the same old shit album after album. No, Architects haven't sold out. No they were not BMTH then and they are not now. Yes their sound is softer, but it is more beautiful, they have somehow found a way to continue perfecting the perfect. This is what they do.

[@erickalvarezmorante5411]

I was waiting for your reaction, I had the same to listen to the song for the first time 🖤

[@matt_core]

They can do everything, they never disappoint me. From the heaviest to the softest track they are simply AMAZING. My favourite band with no doubts

[@wllulu]

This song is fucking amazing so beautiful

[@ethanoconnor1773]

I read a comment that said this song just reminds of them of healing your personal wounds and i can’t agree more

[@clay2822]

Hello everyone! Hoping you guys are having a good day

[@bogdanhxc]

Hello, hope you're good yourself too!

[@clay2822]

@@bogdanhxc no way you replied! That’s awesome man. You are one of my favorite reaction channels man. Keep up the great content

[@jasonlovesmusicreacting882]

@@clay2822 What, you think he's a celebrity? 😂

[@bogdanhxc]

@@clay2822 Thank you for your kind words man :) It really means a lot to me to hear that!

[@sarcasm4371]

@@jasonlovesmusicreacting882 Doesn't matter if someone is a celebrity, it matters how much they mean to you. The most famous person in the world could reply to your message and you could feel nothing.

[@connorhood5713]

Love your take on this and I 100% agree

[@andrewb5024]

also, I think the difference between what architects is doing with their sound and what a bunch of others fail at is that they're still producing dynamic music. the song might be softer for an architects song, but it still has peaks and valleys. it's still the journey of an architects song, just without as much screaming/whatever.

[@headednowhereofficial]

Feels like a lot of bands are trying to explore electronics again. Super stoked what comes next!

[@bestofcut5458]

you perfectly describe what i feel about this song and this band

[@mattmerchant3524]

Great reaction; loved it. Thank you :)

[@TheRiverweasel09]

Real glad to see others experience emotions through this journey other than just "oh yeah, this is hard!". This track provokes a ton of different feelings and they should all be given validation. I actually feel sad listening to this, but it feels triumphant as it ends. Utterly insane music talent.

[@andrewb5024]

Maybe my new favorite architects song. It’s heavy without being super heavy

[@frankorellana4252]

Best song of the 3 released so far, man the chills I had while listening to it mmmm almost felt the same way when KSE released the B-sides, pure masterpiece

[@randall1savage853]

Outsiders- Asleep At The Helm

[@RespiteofChampions]

No one is ready for what the entire album is gonna bring to the table for Architects...in the best way possible. The entire album is simply golden. Period.

[@bogdanhxc]

You make me excited for this.

[@RespiteofChampions]

@@bogdanhxc There are so many classic heavy Architects moments, but there are also many extremely experimental and just DIFFERENT sounding moments for this band. I think once people get past the shock of how different the album is gonna sound, they'll realize what Architects have created here is pure gold.

[@black__hornet6974]

This Song is a absolute Masterpiece. The Album will be amazing. I cant wait for it. Greetz from Germany. 😍

[@jimmynickels4326]

This is gonna be an amazing album...I am SO EXCITED. Black Lungs and Dead Butterflies are AMAZING

[@presuming_ed]

Architects have just leveled after this track Im talking Super Saiyan Blue

[@ericguimond6790]

I'm waiting for them to release "Discourse is Dead" I have it screen recorded from their livestream and it has honestly been on repeat for weeks on my way to work. For obvious reasons I don't post it anywhere but I hope they do soon so others can hear it.

[@TheDilCam]

Its fucking beautiful isn't it. Cannot wait to see this band live again eventually!

[@Thgrandfinale]

this is the most beautiful song from this band and this makes me happy af cuz I wanted a song like that from architects and they did it lmao, I'm just excited to the album cuz yes, the heavy still on this album

[@nicophoto008]

Really beautiful song, that strings give me chills. I love this band too

[@kinoko_senpai]

I definitely recommend checking out the Live at Royal Albert Hall version. That live version is so much more emotional and beautiful, i have a very special place in my heart for it. It is DEFINITELY worth listening to.

[@alexpsilos07]

Amazing song!!! I don’t understand people bashing on these guys for the change of style in some songs. Those exact songs have so much power and emotion.

[@herkgian8752]

my dudes always find a way to keep it intresting

[@davidsunderlik4354]

Album have 15 song so for me that best of hard music will come in february don't worry. These 3 songs are awesome

[@kristi39]

Our eternity- bloodstained

[@marc6528]

You know what? Every single member of this band has such a great experience and expertise for themselves. Put all the pieces together and the evolution of this band is just epic. Any comparison to other bands are useless. It's not about challenging bands against each other. There's passion, experience in it. You said it: Architects are Uge. I'm telling you: architects are architects. Not more, not less.

[@pietandersen6120]

This brought it back for me, black lungs felt kinda uninspired and bland for me. The brass in this one is just so fucking amazing, and it feels so leprousy, if they wanna do a kinda heavy leprous thing, Im so on board

[@carmenespinoza3840]

Hi, amazing 🖤 love from Perú 🇵🇪

[@fabiozundel8507]

Your words are 100% correct and i have the same opinion with you, respect!❤

[@krzysztofsmereczanski9160]

I had the same reaction as you. Thx for that!

[@ghsty95]

it baffles me when people don't like when a band changes its sound and feel, as if the writers emotions and inspirations don't change over the years.. as you said, the old music is still there

[@BeliosRage]

Couldn't agree more about the "don't compare them to BMTH" part man. Architects are amazing in their own way. BMTH are amazing in their own way. This song is a banger.

[@ivanmerkushev704]

I just can't understand why people are so hateful with Architects new direction, I think it fits with them VERY well

[@kylesims663]

One of the best live bands I’ve ever seen. So good.

[@abhaykumarsingh7081]

This is ethereal to say the least

[@anthonylawless2156]

I'm sick of people complaining because they're changing their sound. The people who complain would be the first to say it's getting boring if they hardly changed. All 3 singles have been amazing, I'm so hyped for this album!

[@RUBIKP-lt7qi]

I like architects, holy hell and god ... they were great. but my criticism is not going to whether they are heavier or not. I don't mind that they are not heavy. what I want is for them to be original. animals in radio rock bmth style. the second song was one of the most generic metalcore songs I've ever heard and this last single was better, but I'm not convinced. I don't see a step forward, I don't see a proposal. the arrangements are good but the structure is basic, the voices with autotune sound bad. and the structure of the song feels empty. the song leaves me empty. that's my opinion. I don't want a wage war 2.0

[@jebbediah212]

@@RUBIKP-lt7qi I don’t personally see it quite this harshly, I think their new stuff is good music. But I hate that it’s Architects. It’s not who I think of when I think of them. I’m glad people like it and hope they make tons of money from it, but it’s not for me.

[@jordankitan3945]

Sams voice is insane.

[@AJ-tb5ho]

Absolutely loved it, and I agree completely with what you said. If you want their heavier songs, go listen to them, they get better with age. Love their new direction and I hope the rest of the album is as diverse as the singles have been

[@josephrosenbaum3343]

Idk, maybe I need to listen to it within context. I'm just not feelin it

[@modernvampire9134]

Lol people like you

[@KidKat__]

I'm not totally hooked either, but I'm sure you just need to listen to it a couple times to really understand.

[@wllulu]

Its the way to listen music in my opinion

[@insejned]

This song has Holy Hell (song) vibe