Architects’ 11th full album, this time working with Jordan Fish, and you can definitely sense that presence in this electronic and effect amplified version of Architects. The anger from Sam Carter comes through in moments where his vocals have improved on this outing. That electronic metalcore REALLY focuses on the electronic though. To the point that songs are elongated with digital filler, and I’m not sure that shows off what Architects are best at. There are some strong tracks like the furious album opener “Elegy”, “Curse” and “Brain Dead” ft. House of Protection, but a solid amount of this album feels elongated to the point of background noise. Lyrically it ranges from impressive and well-worded, to extremely stock metaphors and cliches. As a long-running Architects fan, I admit I wanted to enjoy this more than I did. This is Architects figuring out who they are and trying something different. You could do worse than electronic Architects. 6/10
“Architects, the renowned British metalcore band, has just released their highly anticipated eleventh studio album, “The Sky, The Earth & All Between”. This latest masterpiece, produced by Jordan Fish, marks a pivotal moment in the band’s evolution, blending their signature technical ferocity with a more accessible sound. Featuring standout tracks like “Whiplash” and “Brain Dead” (with House of Protection), the album showcases Architects’ ability to balance intense aggression with melodic depth. Following the success of their 2022 album “the classic symptoms of a broken spirit”, this new release cements their status as leaders in modern heavy music, offering a dynamic mix of raw intensity and emotional resonance. Available now via Epitaph Records, “The Sky, The Earth & All Between” is a must-listen for fans of metalcore and beyond.” (Perplexity)
