For Those That Wish to Exist
by Architects
  • Record Label: Epitaph
  • Release Date: Feb 26, 2021
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
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  1. The Guardian
    Feb 26, 2021
    60
    For Those Who Wish to Exist proves Architects’ ability to oscillate between thoughtful, interesting, finely wrought compositions and gleefully hulking exercises in metal obviousness is still intact. The fact it often feels stultifying regardless proves turning climate anxiety into gratifying entertainment is a very difficult art to master.
  2. Sputnikmusic
    Feb 26, 2021
    60
    Essentially, this is an album aimed at everyone – which could explain why it’s so long and inconsistent – and while For Those That Wish to Exist is far from perfect, I do feel everyone can take some good things away from it.

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User Score
6.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 80 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 51 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 80
  3. Negative: 15 out of 80
  1. Melce
    Feb 26, 2021
    5
    Quotation from Teal's review over at Sputnik:

    It’s hard to blame Architects for wanting to switch up their approach to music. The band has    Quotation from Teal's review over at Sputnik:

    It’s hard to blame Architects for wanting to switch up their approach to music. The band has been delivering nasty guitar riffs, manic screaming, and crushing breakdowns for just shy of twenty years. With that being said, For Those That Wish to Exist disregards the idea of a subtle transition to a gentler sound and instead delivers fifteen songs daringly showcasing a more refined, restrained, and undoubtedly radio-friendly version of the band. Now the burden lies on the band’s fans to decide for themselves if experimentation featured here is genuine artistic expression, a premeditated shift for commercial viability, or a combination of both. Regardless, listeners of SiriusXM Octane are going to eat this up – and I think that’s the point.    … Full Review »
  2. hakametal
    Feb 27, 2021
    9
    One word: polarizing.

    This album is the equivalent to BMTH's Sempiteral or even more so Amo, you're either gonna be on board with the    One word: polarizing.

    This album is the equivalent to BMTH's Sempiteral or even more so Amo, you're either gonna be on board with the direction they're going in or you're gonna hold on to what the band made in the past. For me, I absolutely love it. If you're expecting All Our God's Have Abandoned Us, this is absolutely not it and you're going to be disappointed. However, if you're open to a more melodic, electronica influenced album with all of the emotion still there, then give this album your attention.    … Full Review »
  3. dkajch
    Feb 26, 2021
    4
    Idk about this one tbh. While there's some songs on here that I enjoy a lot, a good majority of the album is just mediocre dime a dozen bringIdk about this one tbh. While there's some songs on here that I enjoy a lot, a good majority of the album is just mediocre dime a dozen bring me the horizon-esque arena rock that just doesn't do it for me. What reviewers see in this album I have no idea… Full Review »
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