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With the likes of Young Guns and Bring Me the Horizon receiving plenty of mainstream radio airplay of late, it’s not difficult to understand where Architects may seek to place themselves in today’s UK rock scene. But, as ever with progression and heady aspiration, such moves are often greeted with disdain by some parts of their staunch fanbase. The only way for Architects to silence such critics is for them to execute their ideas perfectly.
Day in Day Out bursts out the traps with discordant guitars and Sam Carter’s combination of fierce roars and clean, soaring vocals which provide the first anthemic sing-along moment of the album. Following on, Learn to Live is another strong track with another huge chorus setting a trend before the rushing guitars of Delete, Rewind slam into some more consistently rough vocals. The cascading, tumultuous composition of The Blues is notable as a worthy centrepiece as it builds and pulls back before exploding into a grand finale.
Metalcore really isn’t famed for ballads, yet here there are two gentler numbers: An Open Letter to Myself and Heartburn. Both struggle to convince when Carter is stretching his vocal talents – especially during the extended limp moments in the former. But the rousing, fist-pumping choruses in the latter give an indication of their growing ability with songs such as these.
While Architects haven’t made the flawless album needed to quell trepidation from existing fans about an apparent mellowing, there are enough good moments in The Here and Now to see them expand their audience regardless. The increased accessibility and diversity of this album should allow them to extend their reach, and while their attitude remains to continue to develop their talents and repertoire, nobody can begrudge them their ambition.
--Raziq Rauf
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The Here And Now also features guest appearances from two of rock’s finest frontman: Comeback Kid’s Andrew Neufeld provides a lashing of hardcore purity to "Stay Young Forever", while The Dillinger Escape Plan’s Greg Puciato’s piercing attack adds bite to the powerful closer "Year In Year Out".
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I would recommend this album who are wanting to hear what Architects are like, however i would also recommend you buy Hallow Crown as well as in my opinion that is true Architects.
More of a 3 1/2 stars then 4 if i'm honest as well.
I also see a lot of people comparing them to Bring Me The Horizon. I honestly think Architects have much more potential, it's almost as if Bring Me have had their day and they can't really progress from their sound (don't get me wrong, they are good).
So anyway, I think this album is amazing, it really shows the potential they could have. I don't think they have gone commercial, but even if they did.. can you blame them for wanting money for doing their job? No. If you didn't like it at first, give it another try!
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