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Release Date
26 February 2021
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Length
15 tracks
For Those That Wish To Exist is the ninth studio album by British metalcore band Architects. It was released on February 26th, 2021 through Epitaph Records. The album was produced by Dan Searle and Josh Middleton.
The genres of the album has been described as metalcore, nu metal, alternative metal, progressive metal, and post-hardcore while exploring elements of other genres such as industrial metal, electronic, orchestral, synth-pop, electropop, and EDM. The lyrical content examines the part humans are all playing in the world's slow destruction, and tackles the biggest questions facing the future of our planet. Such concerns have long been prevalent in the music of a band, who have continually championed and shared their platform with causes such as Sea Shepherd, are outspoken critics of activities like fox hunting, and who focus on sustainability in everything from their touring to merch production. The record reportedly "hangs in a limbo between energizing positivity that it is not too late to correct our collective course, and a paralyzing negativity of defeatism; where hope and despondency are bed-fellows triggered daily by the simple act of existence. A reflection of human condition, the line "For Those That Wish To Exist" calls for all of the humanity to rise to challenge established models and strive for a collective betterment."
In an official press release, the band explained that the record was inspired by global uncertainty in 2020 and looming threats to the future of mankind. Drummer and songwriter Dan Searle explaining and summarizing the record: "This album was me looking at our inability to change to a way of life that would sustain the human race and save the planet. I wanted to look in the mirror and ask ourselves the question of what are we going to do, as opposed to trying to point the finger at politicians. Change has to start on a personal level. The world has developed a culture of wanting someone else to deal with it, when we need to take our own responsibility. It has to start there."
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