ARCHITECTS - ALL OUR GODS HAVE ABANDONED US

 

I have to be totally honest, despite being an extreme Architects fan myself I did find myself having to listen through this album a couple of times before I got a real feel for it but once I did there was no going back, I was hooked, and very very emotional. With each release you can hear Architects progressing and its fascinating to hear just how much their sound has changed from back in 2007 when they released Ruin. 

The one thing that never changes with Architects is just how vocal they are about global issues and the state of the planet, whether it be environmental or government related and I really like that because they speak a lot of truths that I feel need to be said, and we as individuals may not have the power to get these messages across. I find that even though their music is not specifically written about struggles that we may face personally it's still very easy to find solace in the lyrics, and use them to better yourself in a way that is completely personal to you. 

Opening the album with Nihilist was a genius decision, with no introduction or build up we are drop kicked straight into an extremely powerful and intense mass of guitar riffs and raw vocals, before taking us back down into a slightly more calming bridge towards the end of the track. It shows you just what Architects are capable of, and gives a real strong taste for what the rest of the album consists of. I feel like Architects lyrics have a whole new depth to them since Tom Searle passed away and knowing that he wrote these lyrics that people still listen to religiously, day in day out just makes each song that bit more emotional. A song that really demonstrates what I mean by this is Gone With The Wind and the line "A sickness with no remedy except the ones inside of me."

Architects have definitely found a sound that no band will ever really be able to compete with, it's so unique and so recognisable. The added layers and almost atmospheric sound effects that are used within songs never fails to strike a nerve inside me and leave me speechless. It would obviously be impossible for me to pin down one favourite track but I have to say that Memento Mori has a very special place in my heart (and on my skin- if you follow me on my social media you will know that I recently got a Memento Mori tattoo). 

In my eyes Architects have never had a bad release, each album just helps to shape them more and more into the band that they are today, and even though a lot has happened in the last 6 months they haven't let it stop them, they keep fighting back each and every day and for that they inspire me even more.  If you can't tell, I am a HUGE fan of this album and everything this band has ever created. All Our Gods Have Abandoned us is without a doubt one of my top albums of 2016, and honestly Architects deserve all the success in the world. 

Rating: 10/10
Favourite Tracks: Memento Mori, Gravity, The Empty Hourglass, All Love Is Lost
For Fans Of: Stick To Your Guns, Parkway Drive, The Ghost Inside