OK, so since I have ben posting material about these guys for some time, you might be aware that UK's Architects have dropped a new album called DAYBREAKER.
For some reason, I cannot seem to get this album off my playlist since I put it on my phone. I think the opening track ("The Bitter End") just screams epic with the subtle build up of the song that eventually opens the CD up (approx. 1:33) and leads right into a hard hitting "Alpha Omega":
For some reason, I cannot seem to get this album off my playlist since I put it on my phone. I think the opening track ("The Bitter End") just screams epic with the subtle build up of the song that eventually opens the CD up (approx. 1:33) and leads right into a hard hitting "Alpha Omega":
So if that got you off to a good start, then check out the artwork and track listing for 'Daybreaker' (released May 28th, 2012 via Century Media) below:
2. Alpha Omega
3. These Colours Don't Run (featuring Jon Green of Deez Nuts)
4. Daybreak
5. Truth, Be Told
6. Even If You Win, You're Still a Rat (featuring Oli Sykes of Bring Me the Horizon)
7. Outsider Heart (featuring Drew York of Stray from the Path)
8. Behind the Throne
9. Devil's Island
10. Feather Of Lead
11. Unbeliever
12. Rise Against (iTunes Bonus)
13. Cracks in the Earth (Japanese Bonus)
"Architects early albums like Nightmares and Ruin is like the band climbing the rope in gym class to ring the bell at the top. When they reached it, Hollow Crown was produced and the bell was rung loud. When The Hear And Now was released, Architects slipped down the rope wanting to get down because when they looked down they got scared and the adrenaline wore off. The momentum came back ever so slightly, jolting the band to grab the rope quick and tightly without almost hitting rock bottom. Now Architects have horrible rope burn and a long way back up top. THIS is Daybreaker." -Sputnik Music
Architects have also been up to date with their fans over the progression of this album by adding lyric videos and single to get people's blood pumping for the drop of the new album, such as this lyric video (below), featuring the track "These Colours Don't Run":
"Daybreaker is a great album. It’ll go down as one of Architects’ finest works – it’s certainly their most well-rounded release to date – and will likely stand the test of time. Don’t ignore this band." -BBC
The boys also kept their fans in the loop during Halloween and release a single for their track "Devil's Island" (released on October 31st, 2012), which you can check out the artwork below...
"I wanted to go back to being heavier and I think we've got our balls back. We're not a band that should be on daytime radio and even when we got that stuff, it felt a bit uncomfortable. I think we were out of our comfort zone and the shoe didn't fit." -Tom Searle (NME.com)
The boys also kept their fans in the loop during Halloween and release a single for their track "Devil's Island" (released on October 31st, 2012), which you can check out the artwork below...
"I wanted to go back to being heavier and I think we've got our balls back. We're not a band that should be on daytime radio and even when we got that stuff, it felt a bit uncomfortable. I think we were out of our comfort zone and the shoe didn't fit." -Tom Searle (NME.com)
"That was the song that really drove us on. Sam [Carter - singer] came in with the song and it was different to anything we've ever done before and it was about something important and something big and it really gave us the courage to write about other important topics." -Tom Searle (NME.com)
If I have done my job correctly (posting as much info as I can about this album) and you are convinced enough to check these guys out on their live performances (I remember them doing a great job opening for Parkway Drive and BMTH at The Phoenix Nightclub in Toronto), be sure to catch them on their Canadian tour with homegrown boys Struc/tures and asightforsewneyes:
"'Daybreaker' is beautifully arranged. There is a wonderful feeling of ambience that lasts the entire record, whether it's through the chime-like rings at the beginning of "These Colours Don't Run" or in the gentle murmurs of vocalist Sam Carter in the opening track "The Bitter End". That's not to say the album is soft. This is Architects at the end of day. The signature off-rhythm, screeching, yet heavy and dull (in the good sense!) guitar tone has returned on this album, ensuring that "Daybreaker" has plenty of teeth behind the nice smile.
It is frustrating having to succumb to unintelligent internet users who have been howling this for the past few months, but "Daybreaker" is indeed a return to form for Architects, after the great - but not spectacular - "The Here And Now". Therefore, my sole criticism of this album is the pure fact of the negative stigma existing behind it. That said, it's satisfying knowing that "Daybreaker" will be - not necessarily a "slap in the face" - but more a confident return to greatness for Architects. I know I would buy because I'm looking at the CD now. A great, great album." -Ultimate Guitar
Merch and CDs (Canadian) can be purchased here through their official store.
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