Band: Architects
Release: Daybreaker (Album)
Release Date: 28/05/12
With open arms we welcome the new release from Brighton’s finest rockers Architects; the anticipation for this release has been simply breathtaking. The success of their last album ‘The Here And Now’ in 2011 came at a price. Their fans criticised them for being too mainstream and too radio rock, which to be honest is utter crap. The progression of the album was captivating and widened their audience, which surely is what music is supposed to do?
New release ‘Daybreaker’ can definitely be slotted comfortably into the band’s successful streak. Although, perhaps it should have been released after second album efforts with lead vocalist Sam Carter ‘Hollow Crown’, as the album has that earthy old Architects depth to it.
As expected the album is full of impeccable guitar work and drum parts with earth shattering vocals covered all over; it can only be described as an exquisite listen. With furious tracks embedded throughout and headbanging riffs and stainless tuneage in its entirety, you can only predict the mass domination this album should bring the band.
Single track releases ‘Alpha Omega’ and ‘Devil’s Island’ are the standout tracks by a million miles. Although ‘These Colours Don’t Run’ is a perfect example of the band’s flawless skills too, as there is so much to take on board and listen to: an explosion from the inside out.
The album comes to a close with the band’s trademark emotional track: their most famous efforts from previous releases are album two’s classic ‘Hollow Crown‘ and album number three jawdropper ‘Heartburn’. These tracks are such a hard act to follow but ‘Unbeliever’ comes as close as it can: a perfect end to a phenomenal album, and we can only imagine that seeing this live will be truly exceptional.
If this album does not enter the top 10 rock albums within its release week we shall slap every member of the public in turn. The determined engulfment this album has on your mind is mouthwatering; it takes just those first few plays to claim yourself ultimately hooked.
9/10
Reviewer: Steph Knight
