THIS AIN'T IT | Architects - Meteor | Reaction & Review

[@anthonylawless2156]

This is my least favourite of the 4 but I don't hate it. I think it was the wrong song to release as a single because it's almost giving people who say "architects are going soft I hate them" more ammo. I like the new direction, just not this song

[@nicholascurry8732]

Yeah I agree with you, but they could be dropping all of their softer songs from the album first so when they drop their album more of their fans are happier with the album. But they also could be just putting out the songs to make a statement that this is the direction they plan on going. As much as I am sad to see them going this direction, I also don’t mind it. The reason being is that my wife enjoys more of this kind of rock/metal sound, she Is definitely not into their heavy stuff haha.

[@MBoss3005]

I feel the same way, not bad imo but just not my fav

[@josejorgegranados661]

Discourse is dead should have been the next single

[@sarcasm4371]

Architects could go soft and I wouldn't care, but if they lose their originality then that's the problem.

[@dishhsoap]

It's not even that it's necessarily a bad song, it's just that compared to the other singles it's really bland and generic. It should not have been a single imo, no reason for it whatsoever

[@prestonloeb5785]

I feel this one will be to reach a wide range for an audience. Do I like it no. Lol this sounds blah and not creative

[@PrinceDarkLothos]

@@prestonloeb5785 i see this reasoning every single time a questionable song from a hyped yet controversial future album and the record is meh

[@pooty195]

if a song is bland and generic that means its fucking bad

[@prestonloeb5785]

@@PrinceDarkLothos theres more than 12 songs on it so hopefully the rest are somewhat more heavy or at least some screams from him. Like if he screamed some of these lyrics it may have actually been better

[@PrinceDarkLothos]

@@prestonloeb5785 look I'm the biggest architects fan and I only hope that happens. HOWEVER, having songs like these on albums imo questions the quality of not only the album but of their overall songwriting ability, which is not something I'm very found of.

[@sarcasm4371]

The amount of repeated lyrics in these new songs kills it for me, big time.

[@Tony-bf2fn]

Same. The lyrics are overused, repeated, and uninspired

[@EthanRom]

@@Tony-bf2fn same am seeing the pattern, butterflies, meteors and animals. dear lord we need more goddamn metaphors.

[@lorenzodestrieri6318]

"Royal beggars, royal beggars Do you, do you, do you wanna Live forever, live forever? Alone, alone, alone" Don't get me wrong, i love Royal Beggars, but repeated lyrics are nothing new and are just there to enhance the catchiness

[@sarcasm4371]

@@lorenzodestrieri6318 You named one song, you know how many of these new singles have had that and how many songs they've had with it in their entire discography? It's ridiculous.

[@joshforeman1648]

I actually really like Dead Butterflies but part where they just repeat the ‘dead butterflies’ over and over is so cringe

[@andre8273]

Not a bad song, just a bad Architects song

[@Trollensky]

Exactly

[@patbateman8116]

THIS. The perfect summary tbh

[@SpaghettiWithMeatSauce]

It's a pretty bad song in general. Their other singles are fire, but this just recycled templated doodoo

[@pandoratypography]

This is the most boring song on the album, hands down. I really have no idea why they decided to release this one as a single. Giving Blood has a similar hard rock vibe and it would have been a much better track to tease the album with. There's honestly a fair bit of versatility on the album, and they're really not showing it with the singles.

[@brian8861]

naa it was just kinda bad

[@agustinjuarez197]

React to the new song of While She Sleeps

[@MrBoston1630]

Banger for sure

[@martinjakab]

its infinitely boring, but not just boring, annoying as well (especially the verses with repeating words)

[@Atraeos]

That's a great observation, in my opinion...not a fan of that section of the song. The rest is as you say, pretty boring.

[@fredaymfil]

Meteor is in my opinion a filler song on the album, idk why they picked that song in particular. On the other hand this song will be really interesting live with the whole crowd singing

[@me-myself-and-i-u7b]

I doubt it. It doesn't catchy enough to sing in stadiums, IMHO.

[@John_Souls]

I think they might pick it, because its NOT an actuall filler song. Really afraid of other songs, if they decide to drop this song as a single.

[@sarcasm4371]

@@John_Souls I've heard the entire album and it's easily one of the weakest if not the weakest song on the album.

[@fahrifadhil4407]

@@sarcasm4371 yes, i think the last song of the album is way better than this

[@mattcubed9658]

@@me-myself-and-i-u7b It's literally catchy as hell, that's the point of the song. Just cause you don't like it doesn't mean you have to deny certain parts of it

[@cpolonium1121]

Bro gotta listen to new While She Sleeps song! Now that shits a heavy banger

[@me-myself-and-i-u7b]

You feel it, right? Meteor sounds like it could be Annisokay (or any other melodic metalcore boys band) song. It doesn't have unique Architects texture on it. Sams vocals or Josh guitar skills aren't used at all. I just hope that this material will be heavily rotated on the radio because guys deserve it.

[@aceofhearts37]

I feel you. Totally unimpressed by this one, and I LOVED the other three singles. Being soft is not the problem here. Dead Butterflies is soft and it's a goddamn masterpiece. The problem is that, while the other three songs had amazing ambience, vocal layering, and punchy riffs, this one has... nothing.

[@marc2000z]

This ^

[@wllulu]

Totally right

[@JohnDoe-xr8lr]

Imo dead butterflies is the worst out of the singles by far. The repetition in the lyrics annoyed the hell out of me. The "lost myself" and "dead butterflies" parts are just so annoying.

[@mattcubed9658]

@@JohnDoe-xr8lr Not annoying, but yeah definitely the most repetitive.

[@ishaanbhattacharya9405]

Imo , BMTH & LINKIN PARK are the best examples of how to change it sound but still be gr8 .....

[@yourmother6045]

.

[@jasonlovesmusicreacting882]

The Plot In You though.

[@JCavLP]

Linkin Park got a LOT of hate for every change in sound that they did though...

[@ishaanbhattacharya9405]

@@JCavLP ya , stupid people.....after Chester died suddenly they realised how gr8 all lp stuff was

[@dachstheangry9735]

@@ishaanbhattacharya9405 Nah, one more light is still garbage

[@drkstrnd]

This song gave me some Starset vibes Speaking of Starset, you gotta react to their Vessels album, has some amazing metal moments and amazing choruses and electronic elements

[@martinjakab]

Architects's songs were always kind of formulaic, but at least somewhat original, now the originality is gone too

[@sarcasm4371]

they had Tom's lyrics and riffs with Sam's screams to carry them.

[@HEADASSLOOKINGAHHH]

@@sarcasm4371 tom was the masterpiece behind every record...

[@sarcasm4371]

@@HEADASSLOOKINGAHHH of course, and they had a monster of a vocalist to spear head his lyrics and instrumentals

[@ajfite1277]

@Mezzy Mez I don’t think Tom would mind, considering there is a lot of purpose behind most of these songs, meteor excluded. Tom would love the other three songs I feel like

[@minasmastromichalis7526]

where is the while she sleeps reaction?!?!?!?

[@johanndjents5890]

I know they have to move on trying new stuff. Like, they can't release a AOGHAU 3.0. But I don't know. That single ain't it. I respect their decisions. But the architects fanboy inside me just misses Sams emotional screams, the unique riffs and the ambience. But there are 10 songs from the album we haven't heard yet. Let's stay more optimistic...i guess

[@martincash4005]

Their*

[@johanndjents5890]

@@martincash4005 Sry. I´m not a native speaker xD

[@SkullThuggery]

This is hands down the worst song on the album

[@unkledunkle]

I think this is more like The Here and Now 2.0

[@altarofcore4648]

Discourse Is Dead is the heaviest in instrumental and the track with winston is the heaviest track

[@matthewdpavitt]

I’d say ordinary extinction is heaviest but discourse is real close

[@ianrojas7124]

@@matthewdpavitt THAT riff from ordinary extinction is dirty af, the chorus is one of the best off the album too

[@misfitmaik6213]

Everybody seems to have listened to this album already😒

[@jvww1765]

@@misfitmaik6213 where are they getting it from?

[@fahrifadhil4407]

@@jvww1765 got it from coreradio.ru

[@Molineitor_]

Easily my least favorite architects song ever. It’s just soooooo bland

[@morgencole7129]

I don't understand how people say it's boring when the riff is energetic and unique, I kinda understand peoples problem with the repeated lyrics, but I think this is a good way for architects to show another style that they can do and shows the diversity of the band.

[@georgebrett1738]

Nothing unique about the riff at all.

[@MiidniightG]

nice to see some honesty. there are so many react channels too scared to critique and give their true opinions on songs i feel like

[@ltok4695]

This song just feels lazy, not as much passion as the older architects tracks. The passion and emotion in the songs are what drew me to them.

[@erwanl.g7979]

Can't wait to see your reaction for "Impermanence" (feat. Winston McCall)! Huge HEADBANG breakdown 👌

[@ishaanbhattacharya9405]

Pls tell how did u listen to it❓

[@erwanl.g7979]

@@ishaanbhattacharya9405 a friend send me a leak. I know it's bad... But I'll buy the album

[@ishaanbhattacharya9405]

@@erwanl.g7979 can u send it to me❓

[@ChocolateVideoss]

@@ishaanbhattacharya9405 me too

[@jasonlovesmusicreacting882]

@@erwanl.g7979 lol it's whatever bro. We're in a pandemic still.

[@JokerCat9]

It's not "going in a different direction" if every other band is too.

[@ferrisconfines]

Well yeah but going into a direction that has been done to death over the last 5 years or so is pretty lame when WSS and BMTH and others have been so experimental with their new sound

[@masso392]

@@ferrisconfines BMTH got better while Architects are getting very bland and boring right now.

[@ferrisconfines]

@@masso392 exactly. And it's sad because architects used to be so cutting edge with their sounds and many bands are copying their old sound

[@leventegyorgydeak1300]

Finally somebody can see the problem here. It is not that that they are going soft. Bmth went a lot softer over the years, and even now they make top tier quality music. the problem is being generic. Architects is (probably was) my favourite band for a while now, but this kind of disappoints me. Still looking forvard to the new album, but I expect nothing super-good now

[@sarcasm4371]

@@leventegyorgydeak1300 one of the softest songs on the album (Flight without Feathers) is my second favorite. There aren't many great songs, if really any.

[@RApollos107]

Fans: “Why do you keep playing the same way over and over, why not mix it up.” Also fans: “PLAY THE EXACT SAME WAY UNTIL THE TIME OR I WILL HATE YOU FOREVER!”

[@sarcasm4371]

i literally saw no one complain about the last 3 albums, they were similar in a way but that's because it's the same band lmao. all had their unique flavor. don't know what you're reading.

[@The_Music_Chef]

Eh no one ever said that about architects but I mean I get what you’re saying

[@ben_angel]

New album is full of this. New Erra, that's what I'm waiting for.

[@sarcasm4371]

we all are (:

[@Ethan_Coble]

This song just screams "Radio rock" to me... Feels like the same direction that Fit for a king went into... Probably good for the band overall because they will appeal to a wider audience... But damn it's sad to see as a fan of their previous work.

[@Thumpershots]

I don't like the song either but saying it sounds like BMTH is like saying every classical piece sounds like Beethoven... People act like BMTH invented both the synthesizer and radio rock lol

[@metalblakedowns]

I see your point, but you also have to remember that in the scene specifically BMTH are the best example to go to. Also, they kinda started the radio rock route in the Metalcore scene with 'That's The Spirit'. So like sure, you could say, hey they're sounding like 'Three days grace, or Breaking Benjamin' but that just wouldn't make sense because they're scenes/genre's are naturally separated. So basically when talking about a band in metalcore, yeah, BMTH is the best example for comparison. Though, wait until you hear 'Libertine' from the album, because that has Three Days Grace written ALL over it

[@dmitriyberdnikov9696]

@@metalblakedowns Absolutely agree. It doesn't matter if they invented radio rock or not. The fact is they're really popular in that mainstream rock/metal so comparison is fair enough. That's The Spirit is best example of radio rock that contains both the electronic and the orchestral sound that Architects have on their every single they released recently.

[@Thumpershots]

@@dmitriyberdnikov9696 People don't use it as a comparison though. They seem to always use it as critisism. And when they say that something sounds like BMTH they're basically that BMTH created this new sort of metal/rock sound, which is just not the case, they are just the biggest band in the genre.

[@dmitriyberdnikov9696]

@@Thumpershots That's true. There're a lot of people that think like that. But in my opinion BMTH is great band right now, they found their sound, so the fact that Architects are going in their direction too is not so bad as everyone thinks but, for me, i think they don't have the style with this new material. I'm sure that in future they will be distinguishable and will find their sound. Architects is great band and they will figure it out somehow.

[@STR82DVD]

In the context of the entire album it actually works. Just saying.

[@misfitmaik6213]

It's such an amazing song and I love the fact that they break off the mould and try a new direction, one out of their comfort zone

[@metalblakedowns]

The album leaked hella early...Because of my hype around the album, as well as, mixed emotions/disappointment surrounding some singles. I had to listen to it...wanted to see if it was worth copping a LP copy I have a feeling your review of it will be similar to your 'Like a House on Fire' review

[@its_not_fair9866]

I don't think so, there are plenty of heavy and interesting songs in new Architects record when in case of AA whole album sounds the same

[@mech1708]

You know what this reminds me of, is when I listened to BMTH - Heavy metal for the first time, disappointingly underwhelming until literally the outro 5 seconds and then I was like oh cool

[@silentagony1019]

Idk what all the fuss is about. I’m fairly new into architects and I find this appealing. Perhaps it’s appealing to newer fans? Maybe it’s to add a mix of something new and soft among other songs that are more heavier. This song is relaxing, and something to chant with the band. For me not everything has to be head banging, dirty rifts, and disgusting breakdowns good. As long as it’s and something new and fresh. Maybe I listen to too much metalcore and It’s like that saying: eating a stake everyday gets boring but eating a burger once in a while spices things up. Idk maybe I’m just talking out of my ass. But I can see how long term architects fans skeptical about this one because it doesn’t fit the narrative of there sound. I personally enjoy it but if it’s new and refreshing why hate on it?

[@mosescandjent665]

I agree!

[@erickalvarezmorante5411]

It happened to me too, the same thing, it's not a bad song, but you don't know how to feel about it, it's a pretty curious song.

[@C0ffeeKing]

I'm hoping the next track is heavy with the way it ended, definitely would be redeemed in my eyes if so

[@toastcrumbs2094]

Nope - its an acoustic song. I have the entire album.

[@andre8273]

@@toastcrumbs2094 are there any good songs left?

[@C0ffeeKing]

@@toastcrumbs2094 Damn

[@Thir0ck]

@@andre8273 the album is great. It's a mix of old and new architects.

[@fahrifadhil4407]

@@andre8273 yes, there's some songs with good breakdown

[@benwilson4620]

His disappointment here is immeasurable

[@TheDreamCatchers]

Architects went full Imagine Dragons with this song 😭😭

[@unrealslimshady4430]

so what? imagine dragons is an amazing band, and so are architects

[@nar9430]

@@unrealslimshady4430 stop the cap

[@unrealslimshady4430]

@@nar9430 okay, metalhead

[@sarcasm4371]

@@unrealslimshady4430 amazing in what sense? they make pop rock that isn't very hard to create and... yeah. it's kind of appalling to see you hold both Architects and Imagine at the same level.

[@unrealslimshady4430]

@@sarcasm4371 yeah, well, i'm not gonna try to argue about how many hit songs do imagine dragons have and that it's not easy at all to make such music, because it will be completely pointless. and so funny to tell it's appalling to put architects and dragons in one line. because it's even more appalling to assume that pop music is very simple

[@TheCNPunk]

I think it is a catchy song for a live experience and i believe that releasing a not so good song before the album is released is a clever way to surprise with the rest of the album.

[@SwitchbladeA7X]

I also have a feeling the new songs are mixed in a weird way they all sounded a lot better live

[@barbod4777]

Aviana.... retaliation... Just do it and if you got 500 likes...do the epicenter full album reaction... It has a good reference from wage war-stitch

[@davidemarconi9146]

The song is a catchy radio rock song, so it's not impressive and sounds generic. I don't understand why it cames out as a single... I thought the next would have been Discourse is Dead

[@seanjxmes]

5:35 is like when you basically step on a tiny lego and let out an angry scream but this song needs more legos.

[@gamermoviedude5533]

Actually really liked this one, feels huge, anthemic, and catchy, but I know I’ll be in the minority on that one

[@lycanthoss]

Yeah I wouldn't rate it that high, but I definitely don't see it as bad, the end part of this song was especially nice. I'd rate the album like Dead Butterflies > Animals > Meteor > Black Lungs so far, keeping in mind that Black Lungs isn't bad either.

[@RedCap-vz1dw]

@@lycanthoss I didn't think black lungs was that bad. It brought the heavy architects back

[@lycanthoss]

@@RedCap-vz1dw the breakdown and everything after was good, but for some reason I just didn't like the first 2 choruses.

[@yourmother6045]

@@lycanthoss Me too. But it grew on me.

[@blakewalker6883]

I liked it too. You aren’t alone.

[@panterarocks9326]

This song just feels like a filler track. Not a single. So it’s interesting that they picked this one. I’m sure there’s a lot of great songs on the album that are gonna be awesome. This just isn’t one of them

[@grimripper1415]

Have listened to the leaked album, all I can say is don't get your hopes up......

[@jvww1765]

@@grimripper1415 where you got it from mate? I can’t find it

[@grimripper1415]

@@jvww1765 youtube doesn't let me post it but go to weewantleaks and the album is on there and it takes you to a sendspace link, download it there

[@chefpapaj0hn556]

@@jvww1765 Core Radio as well

[@bradleybaynard5536]

New of mice and men “timeless” ! Great song

[@dreero_]

Idk man I like it. Especially after hearing the rest of the album I think it fits well as an arena rock track right in the middle.

[@Ethereal.Comatose]

why does everybody hate this song? I personally enjoy it a lot

[@sarcasm4371]

It's just not particularly interesting or memorable

[@mosescandjent665]

It isn’t a typical Architects song. I don’t honestly have an issue with this song. It isn’t Animals, and it sure as fuck isn’t the masterpiece that HH was, but it’s not the worst song that they’ve ever released. If anyone remembers, BMTH released That’s The Spirit and everyone was let down, then Post Human comes out and everyone’s head explodes. This could be an evolution for them, one that ends up meshing into future music. Idk. Also, if I remember correctly, you (Hard Core) weren’t the biggest fan of Black Lungs. Now you love it? If the song grew on you, maybe other songs will too. Probably not this one, let’s be honest it’s just there to exist, but other songs could be. Don’t let your hopes get down too much.

[@jestrhead4873]

I'm not an active Architects fan and I've rarely interacted with their previous material so I think that explains why I'm pretty into it. I'd imagine if I was a diehard fan I'd be dissapointed, but I like it. Its big and cinematic sounding to me, but can totally agree that this isn't what fans were probably expecting.

[@sarcasm4371]

when in comparison, it's just meh compared to what other bands are putting out and their previous 6 albums

[@hidesitemg]

I absolutely love this song

[@its_not_fair9866]

I don't know why they picked this song as a single cause there are so much better and stronger tracks on the album but I kinda like it. I really love the lyrics and the last part of the song is fucking beautiful but I get why people are upset on this one.

[@vernonjoyce7867]

I didn’t enjoy any of the singles at first but they grew on me. Not the Architects I wanted but I listen to a broad enough spectrum of music to still enjoy this song for what it is.

[@disabledanddepressed7497]

This song would have been better with heavy verses, not amazing but the verses are what really bring this song down IMO

[@pastagrows]

I'm glad you actually don't beat around the bush when you dislike the song.

[@Glaedr11]

Now I'm in one of those weird spots where I'm going to be hated but i actually like this more than Dead Butterflies

[@sarcasm4371]

i think they are both equally meh. but dead butterflies is a tiny bit better

[@ajfite1277]

Dead Butterflies is one of my top 5 architects songs, why don’t you like it

[@Glaedr11]

@@ajfite1277 oh I like it, but for some reason some of the parts that are presumably supposed to hit me hard, just don't. Unsure why

[@sarcasm4371]

@@ajfite1277 The repetition of the lyrics, the instrumental is good for the song ig but not very memorable for me. Not a huge fan of the lyrics in general or how Sam's cleans are so low on the studio version.

[@Daitalius]

Just to let you know that our hollow our home are releasing a song tomorrow with Ryo from Crystal lake as a feature Reckon it’s gonna be a banger so would love ur reaction for it

[@AgainstTheeWickedlyMusic]

I'm with you, I liked ths first 3, but really can't get behind this. I share a similar opinion with all of them though: after one listen, I feel like I got everything the song had to offer. At least there were interesting elements to the other 3 that will occasionally pull me back, but this just feels like a typical SXM Octane "hard rock" song. I love this band, and they're all incredible musicians. I just want them to start showing that again.

[@sherman614]

BMTH'ish Octane radio vibes for sure.

[@pinocolado1710]

Don’t be afraid, there are a lot of bangers left in the album ;)

[@pitchwayne]

This sounds like a boring, background noise menu music for a WWE game. It's okay when you're in the game. But you don't know who or what it is, and you're never gonna look it up

[@smilejenkins]

Im a (somewhat) complete newcomer to architects. The first notable thing about this song was defo the BMTH influence, proving that they are always ahead of the curve whether you like it or not. Kind of ehhh at first. But in all honesty this sounds like what 30 seconds to mars should be making this late into their career. very epic scales, spacious and somewhat generic ambience, i love it

[@DrewPwnage]

Reminds me of how the newest asking Alexandria changed

[@str1897]

To me, best songs of the album are Discourse Is Dead, An Ordinary Extinction and Little Wonder, but they are all pretty soft The whole album really sound to me like a fusion between That's The Spirit and Holy Hell (I'm sure many people will disagree with me and i understand it, this is just a "feel" )

[@tomphillips1179]

I enjoyed this still but it’s definitely my least favourite of the singles! I’d much rather them be trying some new stuff and maybe not nailing every try (even though I wouldn’t call this a miss at all) when they nail Dead Butterflies, Animals and Black Lungs. I also still don’t believe this sounds like BMTH but that’s just me

[@PainTelevision_MMAOG]

First time I've watched you. I like your honesty while trying very hard to remain fair to them. You remind me of me listening to it LOL Subscribed.

[@thanosdestroyer3490]

Supports new style changes, music development and new directions - (Band tries doing exactly that) - Everyone shits on it. Just dont stray too far from your roots and you can still do and incorporate new things. I dont know why noone understands this. But on the terms of the new architects album, i like it but its not heavy enough for me personally.

[@John_Souls]

Bro c'mon new While She Sleeps song. Pls, I need a reaction from number 1 fan of the band.

[@mitchwijnen9975]

I had trouble getting into Animals at first, but it ended up being my most binged song of december. I didn't dig Black Lungs and still don't really. I love the life out the Dead Butterflies, it is so big and chilling. I don't like this song, listened to it for the fourth time in the hope I found something redeeming... But after the fourt time, I only like the switch up of the drums... but will probably never like this song...

[@xMarik96]

Libertine, Impermanence, Animals, Black Lungs, and Discourse is Dead are the only somewhat gritty songs on the album, I dont hate the newer softer songs but they should be maybe 2-3 songs on the 1st album in the new direction, not half the album.

[@sunflowerash1906]

I also don’t like how Sams Voice kinda changed. I know he is a very good vocalist but the tone of his voice doesn’t appeal to me here

[@jacksonweinbeck8254]

That little chug section at the end with the scream is the exact same as the end of “Heavy Metal” by BMTH, feels like they took the cheesiest parts of bmth and made a song out of it

[@userdarkshadow3307]

a message to all peoples who say architects gone soft ... stop saying that shit without hearing the whole album ! but I am fully in that this single was mäh and not an revolution really just a track to nothing rememble but the previous tracks was very good

[@Jasper-Holland]

Generic, safe and boring. Not a banger

[@frontrowvideos3663]

I think it’s great, yes it’s generic but it’s a good catchy song that has a great singalong

[@SamuelJ]

Treat it as it’s own piece rather than expecting the same stuff we’re used to over and over

[@sarcasm4371]

what are we used to? quality music and originality? if you don't expect that why do you even listen to music

[@SamuelJ]

@@sarcasm4371 I’m not sure what your gripe is 😂

[@sarcasm4371]

@@SamuelJ I just don't get your point

[@SamuelJ]

@@sarcasm4371 it’s more for those angry at it not being old architects. I love both old and new. I’m just saying people have to appreciate it as it’s own sound rather than constantly referring and hoping for what they used to be

[@sarcasm4371]

@@SamuelJ well what they used to be felt alot more emotional and passionate. The instrumental was a lot more enjoyable and recognizable for me as well. It's kinda hard to want to this listen to this over their old music or other bands like ERRA

[@AlistairBooth]

A new single for WSS is out which you would know due to how much you love the band. But, there is also a new track from Of Mice & Men which is the title track of the ep 👌🏽

[@XandycamX]

I mean I like the song. I think the issue is that the other three singles set the bar so high that this song, which would be stellar for any other band, isn’t as impressive coming after those three obsession-creating songs

[@estebanbastidas6076]

Wait to listen Impermanence or Goliath.

[@fahrifadhil4407]

Was unexpected to heard those killer breakdown on those songs

[@estebanbastidas6076]

I think the song that he is going to dislike is Fly Without Feathers, this song did disappoint me.

[@sarcasm4371]

@@fahrifadhil4407 those breakdowns cant carry the album though, i think it's a 6/10 for an architects album and a 7/10 for an album in general

[@alexmajor7773]

based on how much ive lost my mind every single time architects released anything for the last 10 years , and how all singles from the new album have all been a 1-3 listen then done sort of thing for me.. its just sad. but its their band guess its up to them what direction they take

[@dahliasmiles7122]

Tbh probably my 2nd favourite single after Animals! Love the melodies and vibes. Kinda sounds a bit like PWD in a way

[@sebbiebonk7594]

PWD = parkway drive?? Which song from pwd sounds like meteor?

[@johanndjents5890]

You have to react to SHERIDAN - THE HEIST They got the heavy chonks and the ambience :)

[@sempiternity0013]

I’m with you. I love architects, their new album is definitely supposed to be different which I’m not against. There are no screams in this song, and it’s way too repetitive. Not that those are automatically bad things. Just from seeing what architects has put out before, this is sub par. The music itself, the melody, drums, riffs, I’m with it. The lyrics and the singing I can’t mess with either all that much

[@evankelln9966]

For me personally I love this song. In all honesty I feel an insane connection with the lyrics and I'm seriously in love with the general sound of the song. But to each they're own and if you don't like than I'm not gonna hate you 😂 we all have our personal opinions and tastes with music.

[@JCavLP]

I don't hate it, I think in the context of the later album it could make a lot more sense, like as a closing track or something. But yeah they can do better

[@canadianmooseplays]

This song is great for people who struggle to sleep. Put this on and you’ll be out in seconds.

[@massivegamer5200]

I liked the song and I realize that you need a song like this to break up the album but hey everyone has their own opinions

[@praetoriansoil8998]

This is the first time in Architects' career that I can safely say their singles for a new album don't sound forward-thinking, this is derivative and that's not what Architects are to me. I don't mind Animals by the way, mostly the choruses and main riff though.

[@sarahkelsey5109]

Black lungs & Dead butterflies are the only two tunes I can jam from Architects.

[@NintyGuy999]

From the new album or from their entire discography?

[@sarahkelsey5109]

I lied. & Animals. Haha. But from their new album.

[@francoo364]

Its a great song imo and i enjoyed it a lot, but i think its wrong to put it out as a single, im sure no one would complain that much, if song like this would just be on the album, which includes 15 tracks

[@sarcasm4371]

this album is quantity over quality

[@francoo364]

@@sarcasm4371 I listened to it once, only once, i remeber that 1, 2 songs at most made me like "do i like it?", rest of the songs i were like this is great, mb im to much of a fanboy, eventho i listen to them only for 5 years

[@centralia83]

I get a lot of people are upset with the direction of the new album. I have one word. Impermanence featuring Winston McCall. I can’t wait to watch the reactions for that song

[@KGi4]

That's a great song. I like the way they are moving. They are reinventing their new sound and we have to support them. Tom was mastermind beguin Architects signature sound and when they lost him he took part of band, so they have to balance lost with something new. I like what they are doing and how big they sounds now. It's huge step up for all band. So quit hating on new sound and give them a support. Not all songs of this band has to be bangers. ✌️✨🤘

[@sarcasm4371]

You give them a pass because they don't have Tom and you remove the sincerity and genuinity of how you feel about their new releases.

[@Evisah]

The Here and Now is my favourite architects album

[@jonthenamelessproject99]

It's not a bad song, it's a bad single, singles are meant to represent the album and from what I've heard, the album has some very heavy songs, some melodic songs, some experimental songs ETC, this song is like the FFAK Annihilation of the singles, they're horrible singles to release because they're both bad and generic but Annihilation fits well on the FFAK The Path listen through between Breaking The Mirror and the Title Track and so I'm hoping that Meteor would fit well between Demi God and Dying is Absolutely Safe, especially as both songs feel more like transitional songs rather than actual good songs

[@fmradio922]

Great reaction man good solid opinions but a side note and not necessarily about you but... I hate when people get fed up with bands going in new directions like it was their decision maybe they grew out of their old sound, maybe they couldn’t come up with anything good matching their old sound maybe they want to experiment for a bit, the point being if you don’t like them either stop listening to them or just listen to the stuff you liked by them, people need to remember bands don’t make music for their fans they make music for themselves we simply decided we liked it and became fans. Good artists make music because they love to not because they want fame.

[@alex96SK8]

I remember when they release hereafter, I was ok... this is cool, is good but it’s the same heavy architects that we know from LF/LT and All our gods... even doomsday was different from the whole holy hell album. And when they release Animals I was so hype, so excited for this new architects chapter cause it was so different from they previous albums, so far all 4 singles are bangers. Not gonna lie, with meteor at first i was, what the hell is this? But now I cant take that chorus out of my head, I’m standing beneath the meteeeeeor🤘🏻

[@sky_kryst]

At this point I wish they explore alt metal/ metal gaze

[@NX2Official]

This is probably the only band I have ever wanted to go back to their old sound. All for experimenting but this just isn’t working for me. They are masters of their older sound and can make deep meaningful music. I mean if they don’t want to that’s fair enough but that’s just my opinion haha

[@aaronsteinman4214]

11 more tracks, I just gotta keep telling myself that. *** I guess I’ve already heard Discourse Is Dead, and it’s good. I liked the previous 3 singles fine as well, especially Dead Butterflies. But... 11 more tracks. I’m sure it’ll turn out just fine.

[@aaronsteinman4214]

Now that that’s out of the way, it sounds a lot like “Killing Me Slowly” by Bad Wolves

[@christianbrewerton710]

Black Lungs is really the only single so far that I am into. I have always hated the whole "its not the same as their old stuff" argument because it is NEW music and should't be the same as older stuff, but this just doesn't captivate me like Holy Hell did. It isn't a bad song, but it just seems a little generic for a band who pretty much revolutionized modern metalcore with All Our Gods Have Abandoned us and Holy Hell

[@blake3485]

Idk maybe unpopular opinion I like it. It’s definitely not what you expect from architects bc it’s not super angry and pissed but it’s a pretty fun song and I’m sure it would be really fun to hear live.

[@woodywoods4288]

I feel like this is going to be a song that will sound much better live.

[@InEpicinium]

The lyric, ". . . pushed the last domino, before the apocalypse" kinda just killed the song for me. It just doesn't flow well at all to me and the gap between that line and the rest of the break accentuates how awkward it is. I swear if they stopped at "domino" it'd feel a bit better. I really wish I didn't feel as though the small nods to old lyrics with the "beggars belief" wasn't just there to draw interest to cover for the rest of the blandness of the track and how little of "uniquely Architects" sound is left in it aside from Sam's vocals and Dan's drumming.