Sam Carter, the singer of Architects, reflects on the reception of the single Seeing Red and recognizes that their two previous albums, The Classic Symptoms of a Broken Spirit et For Those That Wish to Existdid not have the expected impact.
A constructive questioning and a comeback
In a recent interview with Nik NocturnalSam Carter of Architects spoke about the success of Seeing Redone of the group’s latest singles. This track was essential to reconnect with fans after the mixed feedback on their two previous albums, The Classic Symptoms of a Broken Spirit (2022) et For Those That Wish to Exist (2021).
“We knew it was important to come back with the right song after Classic Symptoms,” confides Sam. “We got criticized for this album, and that’s okay. It’s cool to experiment, but you also have to recognize when it doesn’t work as expected.”
Sam goes on to explain that these experiments were influenced by their current listening, which pushed them towards a more Rock sound. However, he admits that certain pieces, like When We Were Young or Deep Fakeshow more of what the band was trying to do at the time.
“We are the type of band that always learns from our mistakes. We’re not afraid to say something didn’t work. It’s part of our artistic evolution.”
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The message behind Seeing Red
The single Seeing Red was imagined by Sam Carter and Dan Searle before writing even began. The central concept of the piece is based on the line “We only ever love you when you’re seeing red” (We only love you when you’re angry). This theme explores the love/anger relationship and reflects the public’s perception of the group as they adopt a more aggressive style.
-“We don’t make heavy music just to be successful,” Sam explains. “We know what we’re doing, and this song was a way of reclaiming our anger while transforming it into something meaningful.”
A new album and an imminent European tour
Architects are about to release a new album, The Sky, The Earth & All Betweendue out February 28 via Epitaph Records. This disc marks a new stage in the group’s career, with introspective themes exploring the relationships between man, nature and the universe.
The group will then begin a European tour, with several French dates and a stop in Switzerland:
- 10 mars : Zenith, Lille
- 11 mars : Zenith, Strasbourg
- 12 mars : Zénith Nantes Métropole, Nantes
- 14 mars : Halle Tony Garnier, Lyon
- 15 mars : The Hall, Zurich (Suisse)
Architects will be accompanied by Brutus and Guilt Trip, promising memorable evenings for Metalcore fans.
