SUPERFAN REVIEWS: Architects "Animals" - REACTION / REVIEW

I'll be reacting and reviewing to Architects - "Animals" off the album "For Those That Wish To Exist". Do you guys agree or disagree with my thoughts?
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[@METALBIRB]

Do you love it or hate it?

[@nar9430]

Liked the chorus but the main riff was too bland imo.

[@bl0odm1st7]

It’s not for me but if it’s one song on a “normal” Architects album it could be what they’re using for varieties sake. One can hope so at least.

[@seymourbutts17]

I loved it

[@Baratones2442]

Architects are my favourite band and I fucking love this song

[@NightElveee]

Disappointed, as a huge Sylosis fan when Josh joined i was mega hyped, i expected much more instrumentally from that point.

[@Crotes1990]

Imagine being Architects and seeing half the metal scene trying to copy your Doomsday riff. I can totally understand why they try different things and imo this song slapped

[@Joejoes1276]

Its cool tho because imitation is the best form of flattery

[@sixsouls]

Exactly this. It’s always the same when a band creates a unique sound... naturally, when that sound becomes too diluted they want to move away and keep on top of the trend. It’s basically just marketing a product at its simplicity. If Architects were to write another album in the vein of the last three albums, then what is there to separate them from the 1000 other bands out there doing the same stuff? This progressive step 100% makes sense to me

[@Joejoes1276]

@@sixsouls Ngl All our gods have abandoned us will probably never be topped

[@WindyCityNick]

@@Joejoes1276 Hollow Crown > imo

[@Joejoes1276]

@@WindyCityNick not even close

[@RachelleReacts]

I'm in the middle. It's not my favorite Architects song but I also think it was really catchy and neat. I feel like a lot of people are jumping to the conclusion that they've completely changed their sound and are now "just like BMTH" (LOTS of comments about BMTH with this release, as expected). It's one song off of an entire album, we have no idea what else is on that bad boy. Anyway, I am on board with you. I like this direction for them anyway but the Architects fan in me still wants to hear some of those beautiful uncleans from Sam Carter on the new album.

[@METALBIRB]

Considering the variety that they've shown on Daybreaker and other albums, I'm optimistic that this album will have a wide range of songs. So I'll make my final judgement until I hear the album but for now this song is awesome.

[@RachelleReacts]

@@METALBIRB I think you could even hear it a bit in Holy Hell too, A Wasted Hymn has a different vibe. I wonder how that would’ve done if they released it as the first single off of Holy Hell. It’s one of my favorite tracks on that album. Well, whatever Architects is doing they certainly started some conversations with this one,

[@METALBIRB]

@@RachelleReacts man a wasted hymn was one of my favourite songs from Holy Hell because it was a bit different and a call back to some of their slower songs! But I’m going to watch your video now, wanna know more of your thoughts

[@jasonperry4215]

I think the whole album is going to have this vibe ... I’m a little on the fence about it ... I compare this to the parkway ire album when they went a different route you might say ... I like it but it’s just different from what we are use to ... musically I feel like they are going for more of a modern rock sound ...while it’s not what we are are use to we are still happy for these bands regardless....hmmmm that said I’m not sure if I will be as into this new record as I was of the priors ....

[@RachelleReacts]

@@jasonperry4215 why do you think the whole album would sound this way? I disagree strongly. We shall see!

[@realtealcovers232]

This song is exactly what I was hoping for. Reminds me a bit of some older Architects material. The main riff they use has such a Rammstein feel though lol and I don't hate it

[@omegazx7236]

I agree with the Rammstein feel lol

[@anthonyhelms9782]

Older architects?! We aren’t listening to the same band. Their older stuff is WAY heavier than this or any of their last 5 LP’s

[@omegazx7236]

@@anthonyhelms9782 I think he meant The here and now

[@realtealcovers232]

@@anthonyhelms9782 I don’t mean the heaviness. Or that it sounds exactly the same. Probably could have worded that better. I Mainly mean like “The Here And Now”. This is obviously a progression in sound but I can feel the spirit of the older stuff in this.

[@realtealcovers232]

@@omegazx7236 yes. That’s mainly what I was referring to.

[@rascal512479]

Architects drop one softer song without crazy screams and everyone assumes they are done screaming forever....like yeah maybe they tone it down a bit but why are people so dumb to think they are suddenly a soft band now....

[@icanmakeeverythingilovedie9861]

Honestly. Seems like people just choose to forget that Doomsday was pretty much 90% singing.

[@ghostgate82]

Because people are...dumb.

[@__Raze]

I was disappointed with the track, but it wasn't just because it was all singing. The sound was just so completely different from the Architects I'm used to, instrumentally, it was very bland, which isn't something I'd expect to say about an Architects track. Lyrically it felt quite weak too, like some kind of Three Days Grace track. Anyone using this track to judge their direction is definitely unnecessarily jumping the gun, but seeing a new unexpected track by Architects, and for it to sound nothing like Architects, I can understand people's response. Something I said in a comment elsewhere, is that I may enjoy this song more if it pops up on a Spotify radio in the background and I can hear it without any association to the name Architects, otherwise I'm just gonna keep attaching preconceptions.

[@browniesghost4934]

A large majority of metalcore fans are just overly dramatic.

[@centralia83]

Hereafter was the first single off of holy hell and it was mostly singing

[@mickethunborg]

Valid points man. This song is so dope.

[@septima1789]

I liked it. I think Architects having a chill song like this is good once in a while. But I will be disappointed if their next album has no heavier or angrier songs.

[@wookie_]

This song is an absolute banger. A fresh new Architects sound, but with the same core emotion that they are so good at. It’s like when they released The Here and Now, so many fans were divided and I think people forget that Architects have done a lot of experimenting with their sound in the past.

[@patfix]

I’m not a big Architects fan, but I liked this song. Great groove and layering indeed. Usually not into the stadium rock kinda thing, but they do it well tbh.

[@Alexkontzle66]

Architects fan since Nightmares 🤘🏻 I love their progression, always been a favourite band of mine! This song is so good!

[@arun09345]

I really enjoyed this song & I had the exact same thoughts as you. This is the time for Architects to evolve & experiment. The guitar melody on the last chorus gave me huge goosebumps. I'm excited to see what Architects does with this new album. Massive atmosphere.

[@Arcdemon44]

The first couple listens I was unsure I like it, but it grew on me. Holy Hell is one of the most meaningful albums in my life so I doubt it will ever be topped for me. As long as the bring back some of the intense emotion and sound from Holy Hell I will probably love it.

[@omegazx7236]

Holy Hell is one of my favorite albums ever but they need a change of style at this point, and this is amazing

[@Arcdemon44]

@@omegazx7236 I am really excited to hear more. This song is a great way to bring in new fans.

[@BowlingWolf855]

Holy Hell is one of the best albums of the genre ever IMO, time to try and move the needle more like BMTH has over the years

[@latrellleach3923]

That's how they you

[@RachelleReacts]

Also, YES! Totally agree with your thoughts on this track v.s. FFAK's new album.

[@bananarampage6680]

A great review. Really encompasses all my thoughts i have as well.

[@jrdhrk]

I played drums in Dead and Divine for the Misery Signals tour with Haste the Day and Architects back in 2009 and the first time I saw them play live was absolutely incredible. I'm so happy for them in how far they've come and all the different records they've made and I can't wait to hear the record.

[@eddiebrock3353]

Nice video as always hope you and your family are staying safe

[@jessezimmermann3570]

Nice review man, couldn’t have said it better 👊👊

[@ryanrowland5909]

og reporting for duty. and i absolutely love this new track. architects never disappoints. one of my favorite bands

[@MDLuFFy19]

Already loving it. I feel the emotions and that's what does it for me!

[@Light-ip7kr]

Absolutely loved it!!

[@Zanza007]

This reminds me of when Dillinger Escape Plan released their first single off their last album and it was a softer edge song and everyone freaked out. Then you listen to that album and they went as crazy as ever. I like the song. Looking forward to the new album for sure!

[@ja_cow_ski]

I just love that Sam sang with his cleaner vocals! I love his cleans.

[@nicholasbsoumai]

Discovered them in 09 with Hollow Crown - First song I heard was Follow the Water, have never looked back (even really love Daybreaker)

[@loiccormery8118]

Love!

[@danielwvhl]

Fan since Hollow Crown era checking in. (Early Grave still ranked as my fav track of theirs). Heavy agree on everything you said here.

[@cjbj17]

Great song! Amazing review!

[@LucaLRyuzaki]

Finaly new Architects song, i can't wait the new album 😆...

[@moka4246]

It was definitely different from what I’m used to hearing but truthfully I’m digging it - Architects genuinely can’t stay and have the same sound forever. This song is definitely something I’m digging and I definitely didn’t know they are coming out with a new album, which I will be sure to preorder asap.

[@rorrorojas96]

I'm so glad u talk about how they have been constantly changing. The same "fans" that hate on it I'm sure have only listened their last 2-3 albums. Architects has a bunch of softer songs than this one and the clean vocals aren't also new. I like the song a lot and I would say that this is the style BMTH should look after

[@enduro-parts-aus]

that keen for this album !!

[@graemesmith1965]

My wonderful brother sent me this last night and what a share it was this is my song of the year it just has everything and the message is deep and important

[@rybo0072]

I loved this track it has massive industrial elements to it

[@HunterForsberg]

Loved it.

[@PazOfficial]

Hollow Crown fan here. This new sound rules and I’m all for it.

[@CoffeePotGames]

No matter how you feel about this song, you can't deny how amazing that opening riff is

[@Molineitor_]

I don't really mind that it's kinda softer than usual as I really enjoy some of their softer songs like Unbeliever, Heartburn, etc. I just hope that the rest of the album isn't all like this

[@tusharrrrrr]

I fucking loved the song! Been listening to it from last 24 hours!

[@emmetmcnamee5227]

Absolutely love this tune, it's very different from their other stuff but I'm vibing with it

[@JC-zt1zu]

I fucken love this song. It had a slight BMTH vibe to it but it had me at that opening riff. Can't wait for the next album.

[@DanNUFC1992]

Been a fan since hollow crown! These guys have grown so much album By album and sam is one of the best metal vocalists about.

[@RApollos107]

This does feel like a song that can pull more people into the Architects rabbit hole, Doomsday was the one that pulled me in btw, and I'm here for it

[@astrety]

Architects never disapoints even when experimenting new stuff, will always be my favourite band no matter what changes they go to, they're true and it's them no matter what they do, as long as they are feeling good doing what they love i will always support them 🤘

[@LucaLRyuzaki]

New Architects song 😍 Aww ❤

[@david.jpeg1341]

That's masterpiece

[@coaltinmay5119]

I absolutely love it, it’s a good change for Architects. I loved Royal Beggars the most on the last album and I felt that Sams vocals suit so much for the screamy / sing style and I love this so much. I wouldn’t say it’s my favorite Architects song but man it’s catchy as hell and just shows how diverse they are. I’m Super excited for whats next for them.

[@noeramirez7575]

I love the vibe of this song, and the production is awesome! I love how the guitars sound, overall I think it’s a good song because despite it not having screaming it still has that punch! Also, Dayseeker have proved that you can go softer but still be awesome.

[@fanzarelli1319]

I love their whole catalog including this.

[@smltownsk8er]

Some aspects of Sam's vocals on the chorus remind me of the Bled, some breathing room barricades hinting here and there.

[@tombuchborn]

I really enjoy this song. Still hope for the heavy on the album tho! *correction: heavier

Architects fan since Hollow Crown days here! So glad they've changing up their sound cause even though I've loved the last three albums they haven't been super different from each other!

[@RoadRunner217]

Architects going Rammstein on this song with the primal riffs! I love it. If the whole album sounded like this it would be stale, but come on, this is Architects. They're gonna experiment with songs and own it. I don't expect the other songs to be any less of a banger - in their own way!

[@flashbackshape]

First Architects song I’ve liked in a while. They finally experimented with something different.

[@JasonsSongStop]

It's so important in this genre to change up the last chorus melody the way they did. Good job keeping it interesting

[@InteractionImplants]

OG hollow crown fan! Not a big fan of Ruin, but it's been a while since I heard that record.

[@smltownsk8er]

HOLLOW CROWN

[@MagneticKnives]

Was a hardcore Hollow 👑 fan. It took me a couple listens, but I am enjoying this path they are taking. Same with BMTH even though I grew up on Count Your Blessings.

[@LucaLRyuzaki]

New Architects song. Yeeeeeppa!

[@dannysteele4442]

Hollow crown was my fave album untill lost forever / lost together came out but this new album excites me because its so different

[@tobygarrison7425]

It's the beginning of the end. And these guys were one of the first metal bands I was in to. 😢😢

[@matt_core]

Tell me about the lead guitar entering al 4.29 in the last chorus.....damn it gives me goosebumps!!! So epic!!! Love this track they Never disappoint me!!

[@pawsan69]

Daybreaker is my favourite architects album and alot of it was clean, Cracks in the Earth, Behind the Throne, Unbeliever are some of my favourite Architects tracks and none of them are really heavy. Embrace the change, i'm sure they'll have a few more surprises. Can't wait for the new album.

[@Third2second]

Hated it at first but tbh it grew on me while I was doing other stuffs !! I started mumbling the chorus and I gave it another shot !! It’s actually decent and I’m looking forward to hear more from them in this style !! 🔥 but I still expect heavy hehe

[@Drewrandomdude223]

Man daybreaker is where its at! Personal favourite has gotta be lost together though 😃 And the verse on here is DIRTY! Those chugs are the way forwars

[@scottwaugh8839]

Been a fan since around 2009. Song is a banger and i swear its impossible for them to write a bad song

[@PrinceDarkLothos]

I'm missing some classic architects riffs and sam's vocals, but overall still hyped for the album. Hopefully this song is a one of in this industrial style.

[@knifeuu777]

It takes alot of courage to experiment. It really could make or break your fan base and bands are always taking a big risk. But at the same time to maintain freshness it is almost a necessity after a certain point in time.

[@vvolves7093]

This is becoming my favorite style of metalcore where they bring in alternative and electronic elements. Like what BMTH is doing now and Northlane's Alien.

[@CalebDavislfcandfcb]

Guys. If this album was the first that I ever heard of architects and I loved it, what other songs from the previous albums would I love as well?

[@SWC-el8lp]

Have you checked out Palm Reader's new track "Willow"? I was going to listen to it, but I think I'm going to wait for the full album to come out.

[@Corazair]

The Here and Now is where I got into Architects, but after the last 3 albums I'm so open for a new direction for the boys.

[@waynecalvert2148]

I remember when I first heard Buried at Sea and I remember being so upset cause I didnt like Sams vocals. Was absolutely heartbroken that Matt left. But Ruin grew on me very fast. And with Hollow Crown, particularly the track We're All Alone from the split ep they did with Dead Swans, they became my favourite band and have been ever since.

[@brennanlundie8649]

I had seen them on a huge tour in 2010 and didn't have a clue who they were, but after seeing them play I ended up picking up a copy of Hollow Crown and they have been a consistent favorite since. As for the song, I had to listen to it a few times to really process that I was hearing Architects, if that makes sense. I feel that I appreciate it more after giving it a few listens though. No, it's not overly technical or what we're used to hearing by them, but it's still a solid track. I hope to hear some heavier tracks on the album as we all probably do, but I am interested to see what they've done experimentally.

[@bmcorrier]

First initial listen, I wasn’t super impressed. Forgettable. But I’ve listened to it 10+ times and dammit I love it.

[@seraficen693]

Damn i couldnt agree with you more man

[@d1g1talbath]

Agree 100%!

[@jared4978]

when i first listened to this, i felt mixed. I loved this song but he barely screamed in this song and i also had mixed feelings on the breakdown. However, after i listened to this 3 more times i really REALLY like this song. im excited for their new album and what’s to come

[@randyblankenship8781]

Reminds me of a song that would be on a movie soundtrack.

[@woodywoods4288]

It’s a great song for stadiums. Like something you’d hear at football games, basketball games, etc. Gonna be a great gateway song for people just starting to get into Metal. That riff is also very simple but it works.

[@MrHappyhammer81]

This grooves HARD. I was laying in bed trying to get to sleep last night and that main riff was stuck in my head.

[@PathologicallyIncurious]

HOLLOW CROWN HERE! 👋🏼👋🏼 I love this new sound, I love ANYTHING these guys do! edit: If you missed out on the livestream concert they did today at The Royal Albert, check it out! It was so good 🥺

[@sourgummyworms45]

This is so refreshing thats why people go to Britain for refresh rate through the roof!

[@itachi-Kai]

I personally loved Holy Hell. It was very cathartic considering what they had gone through as a band and I could hear and feel their rage, sorrow and surrender. That album was an absolute banger for me. Keeping that in mind, this song did hit different. Clear radio rock influences but I liked the off timing beats and certain parts of it sounded proggy to me. If this and maybe one more track on the album are the lightest ones on the album, I love it for what it is.

[@Local.Metalhead]

OG ✊

[@newyork4311]

Was a fan of Hollow Crown and saw them live on that tour. Literally never listened to one song by them after till Animals LOL. Sounds like a different band but I dig it. Also got into their catalog post Hollow Crown too cause of this song. I'm not the biggest fan of the style post Hollow Crown but they are an exception for me.

[@newyork4311]

Also, Poison The Well from Florida I think influenced Sam the most with the screaming/singing back and forth imo.

[@DS0713]

"Early grave" is still my fav. They keep making bangers though. The purge siren was great too

[@SwiftTnT]

It’s funny I saw a tweet earlier that read “how can you like the new architects song, but not like the new FFAK album?” And you hit it head on right here. Actually like this song more than most of their material

[@METALBIRB]

Haha that’s sweet

[@isetbudsonfire]

I hate the new FFAK album ..this made me equally sad. I don’t knock anyone who likes it still I get it but I just hate this generic stadium rock sound. Still listen to all the old stuff though 🤷‍♂️

[@SwiftTnT]

@@isetbudsonfire wouldn’t say I hated it but I definitely haven’t listened to it again since the day it came out. And I’ve never been huge on architects but I thought this one was good

[@jbasti227]

I enjoyed it. As much as I enjoy the signature sound they've developed over the past few albums, I'm glad to see they broke away from it for this song. Hopefully we get more pre-LFLT-style material on the new record.

[@AirRedbox]

There’s a feature on the new album from Ben of Royal Blood !!!!!!!!

[@ShadowYoshi1302]

Yeah, they need to evolve, I got into these guys in 2016, I love their old stuff, but I also love this new song, because it shows that they can pull of whatever they want. Also what was supposed to be coming after Holy Hell? I think that Album was a good "peak" of their "old" sound, no need to let go of it completely, but yeah, they can't be writing about death and misery forever, people complain if they do it different and people complain if they do the "same". Just wait for the next album and be as stoked as you can, because being "disappointed" in something you haven't even heard yet, is a waste of time.

[@TheTlMEWARP]

If its the softest song on the new album than I will accept it.

[@Nosh69696]

@Chimmy Kindle I hope they go with the similar structure as ILIAITE by Loathe

[@Nosh69696]

@Chimmy Kindle It’s the album name: I let it in and it took everything. If you want heavy do New Faces In The Dark, if you want softer do two way mirror or a sad cartoon.

[@_notofthisearth]

Chimmy Kindle you are in for such a treat

[@achystrawman]

@@Nosh69696 ILIAITE is album of the year for me

[@Nosh69696]

@@achystrawman mine too.

[@NotQuiteCupid]

I never really listened to Architects but I listened to Doomsday a while back because it was showing up everywhere and I liked it but I never went further. Now seeing Animals all over the place, I had to give it a listen and although it's much different from Doomsday, I still really like it. It even prompted me to listen to Holy Hell. Looking forward to diving more into Architects. They may have made a fan out of me.

[@jeanpierre3061]

This has the same effect as Ludens from BMTH did. Hated it at first, but after enough times I actually enjoy it

[@omegazx7236]

Ludens is one of their best songs lol

[@jeanpierre3061]

@@omegazx7236 eh, I wouldn't even put it in my top 20 BMTH songs. Too poppy for me personally but I love the breakdown.

[@omegazx7236]

@@jeanpierre3061 I don't mind the poppiness, I'm a big metalcore fan but Amo is actually my favorite BMTH album, it's just THAT good in my opinion

[@johnpauleedionisio3979]

I just discovered this band because of this song and I can say I liked it even though you said that it is an experiment for them. Any recommendations?

[@henrykent2870]

I could be wrong BUT! I think I saw somewhere that architects worked with royal blood for this new album.

[@angelmoreno7535]

That intro though 😂👌🏻

[@nolankuffner3573]

I haven't listened to an Architects track this much since they first dropped Doomsday. Funny Doomsday story: my ex needed someone to drive her for a weekend trip for a surgery. I went with her and (hilariously enough) another ex, her best friend. She's sleeping off the surgery an entire day, so the other girl and I go the mall. She's shopping in this girly soap and makeup place and it's a huge place, so I'm just waiting. One of the staff is wearing an Architects hoodie. We start chatting. The girl goes 'hey, get a room, you're gross!' and this girl and I just laugh. Next night, we end up hooking up at a fucking Architects show 🤣

[@anmerespinal2028]

Holy Hell was amazing for me, since then ive been waiting for new music. It was a really nice evolution cause they sound very different in holly hell than other albums. This is going to a good direction but i think that in a way this song was kinda simple. Still like it, its a good song

[@totalityismentality7472]

Gives me a Starset vibe as well

[@adamkahn8645]

banger.... hands down.

[@torbeno96]

I didn't like it at first and was watching reaction videos to it to see if someone shares my reaction. While watching your video i noticed that i fucking like that song. Give it some more listens and you will like it!