Architects have been around the Uk scene for what seems like forever now, despite them still been a relatively new and young band. "Daybreaker," is the bands 5th full length release.The five-some hailing from Brighton have been a breath of fresh hair and one of the pioneers of fresh talent of technical metal within The UK, and have gained a creditable fan base not just in the UK, but around the world.
However that was then, and this is now. With the release of the much criticised previous album "The Here And Now," which resulted in Architects trading in there progressive edge, for a more commercialised post hardcore sound, think of a B rated version of Alexisonfire. The album received a contrasting reviews. majority of Architects fans, myself included who have been following the band since the early days disliked the bands evolution, and felt they have forgotten about their roots. Im all for bands changing and evolving there sound, however to put it bleakly "The Here And Now," was a bag of grade A monkey crap. Whilst there were those who loved the new sound, and they did gain more mainstream recognition and reached out to a new audience it felt like they have forgotten about there former success, without been biased I am a fan of Post Hardcore bands such as like mentioned Alexisonfire and Funeral For A Friend, so its not bitter because they changed there sound, it just doesn't suit hem.
So we are now left with "Daybreaker," the bands 5th album and follow up to "The Here And now." The one question remains will they return to there roots or progress to an even more commercialised sound. The answer is neither, Ill give them credit it is not as commercialised however it falls even further away from there roots. I'm really not sure what direction they were heading. "Daybreak," has a very atmospheric feel with plenty of mellow aspects attempting to build up emotion, mixing that up with some hardcore progressive aspects. It almost feels like there trying to hard to be a more metal commercialised version of bands like "La Dispute," and "Touche Amore," which dosent work, Architects are at there best when there full of raw aggression and edgy progressive rhythm. To me it feels like there trying to hard to cater for all there fans and finding a right formula to keep both the new sets of fans and the oldies happy. Whilst at the same time abandoning them as it is really not aimed at either, On the first few listens its not a bad record and you think hey, maybe this is a grower. Of which it soon turns dull and into a complete snoozefest and its just boring. The only aspect that really stands out on the album is when Sam Carter shouts "You Fucking Pigs," thats the only thing I can record that reaches to me. It will be worthless to individually talk about some of the songs as going through the track list now I can't remember anything interesting about them. Apparently "Oli Sykes," provides guest vocals, such is how disappointing and bland the album is I didn't even noticed.Its not an awful album, its just not good which is a shame as Architects used to be a brilliant band but maybe they have been a downfall of there own success.
Overall I would not recommend "Daybreaker," to anyone unless you are a diehard "Architects," fan then you may enjoy it. If your new to the band or don't want there legacy to be ruined then stick to "Hollow Crown," "Ruin," and "Nightmares."
Similar Artists: Bring Me The Horizon, While She Sleeps, Your Demise, The Ghost Inside
4/10
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