All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us
by Architects
  • Record Label: Epitaph
  • Release Date: May 27, 2016
Metascore
82

Universal acclaim - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Rock Sound
    May 26, 2016
    90
    This cements their position as one of the world’s most exciting, vital bands, and it’s unlikely you’ll hear many (if any) more impactful records in 2016.
  2. Exclaim
    May 27, 2016
    80
    If All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us was an Olympic gymnastic performance, it would have nailed the double backflip but stumbled just a bit on the landing, leaving onlookers blown away by the trick and barely remembering that last wobble.
  3. Q Magazine
    May 26, 2016
    80
    All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us is a confrontationally loud, brilliant album, and every bit as bleak as its title. [Jul 2016, p.103]
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  5. Alternative Press
    May 26, 2016
    80
    Architects somehow increase the ferocity with hit-and-run instrumentation to highlight Sam Carter, the genre's strongest clean vocalist and screamer. [Jun 2016, p.100]
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  6. AllMusic
    May 26, 2016
    80
    This is heady and hearty stuff delivered by a band surveying the ruins below from their creative peak.
  7. Clash Music
    May 26, 2016
    80
    All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us isn’t a sonic leap into new pastures, rather it’s the sound of a band nailing their sound and operating at the very top of their game. In a genre as crowded as metalcore, Architects have managed to craft a sound that’s instantly and recognisably Architects.
  8. PopMatters
    Jun 8, 2016
    70
    It’s not a giant leap forward, but it’s definitely the sound of a band doubling down, taking what they do best and running with it.

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 92 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 82 out of 92
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 92
  3. Negative: 7 out of 92
  1. Lessfreaky
    May 28, 2016
    10
    To be honest, i really enjoy this album. It is really nice and heavy, even better than Lost forever//Lost together. 10 of 10. Just enjoy -To be honest, i really enjoy this album. It is really nice and heavy, even better than Lost forever//Lost together. 10 of 10. Just enjoy - album worth it. Architects nailed it once again!… Full Review »
  2. sepiaclouds
    May 28, 2016
    9
    I recently started listening to this band as a recommendation from my brother, and i started out with their album Lost Forever//Lost Together.I recently started listening to this band as a recommendation from my brother, and i started out with their album Lost Forever//Lost Together. Needless to say, I was very impressed. After hearing the release of 'A Match Made In Heaven' I was thouroughly excited for this album (in hopes it didn't turn out like 'The Here and Now'). And my excitement paid off.

    1. Nihilist: A brilliant, hard hitting opening. (10/10)
    2. Deathwish: Some very good riffs, but a standard Architects song. (7.5/10)
    3. Phantom Fear: Polarised from the rest of the album with some pretty optimistic lyrics, and an amazing rhythm. (9/10)
    4. Downfall: Sounds fairly diverse compared to the rest of the album. Brilliant vocals and great guitar work. (8.5/10)
    5. Gone With The Wind: As hard hitting as Nihilist, just not as concise. (9/10)
    6. The Empty Hourglass: The only reason this album is rated 9, if I could remove any song from this album, it would be this. (6/10)
    7. A Match Made In Heaven: While Nihilist is the only other 10/10 on the album, this is my favourite. If you need evidence to support my opinions, just listen to the chorus. Amazing. (10/10)
    8. Gravity: So close to being perfect. The guitars and drums are so solid on this track, but I still think the vocals could be improved. (9.5/10)
    9. All Love is Lost: I feel like this is more filler than anything else, while most of my friends think this is better than AMMIH, I didn't think it was that strong of a track. (7/10)
    10. From The Wilderness: Some very good guitar work and Sam's signature great vocal style, as Deathwish, another standard Architects track. (8.5/10)
    11. Memento Mori: This 8 minute BEHEMOTH of a song is my third favourite. The glitchy electronics tie together the best closing song I have heard from Architects. A wonderful closing to the album. (9.5/10)

    Overall, this album was amazing. Better than Ruin? Maybe. Give this a listen if you like Metalcore, you won't be disappointed.    … Full Review »
  3. Mikecritic
    Jun 1, 2023
    10
    The perfect level of heavy and beautiful. I gave it some thought and even without the touching backstory, this album carries as much weight asThe perfect level of heavy and beautiful. I gave it some thought and even without the touching backstory, this album carries as much weight as possible. Incredible lyrics, breakdowns and musicianship.… Full Review »
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