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Daybreaker
Metal · 2012 · 11 tracks · 41m

Daybreaker

Architects

A pivotal correction record that fuses technical mathcore aggression with grand, atmospheric melodies and a fierce political conscience.

May 28, 2012 · Arising Empire

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A fierce, righteous anger tempered by moments of vast, melodic melancholy.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks · 41m
01
The Bitter End
2:55
02
Alpha Omega
3:56
03
These Colours Don’t Run
4:01
04
Daybreak
3:33
05
Truth, Be Told
4:31
06
Even If You Win, You’re Still a Rat
3:13
07
Outsider Heart
3:28
08
Behind the Throne
4:09
09
Devil’s Island
4:07
10
Feather of Lead
2:50
11
Unbeliever
4:44
Moments Worth Waiting For
The rhythmic collapse and iconic 'blegh' vocal cue that anchors the breakdown in track 3.
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How does Daybreaker sound next to the rest of Architects's catalogue?

Political+4.0σ

The writing leans far further into political than the rest of the catalogue.

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