Animals (Architects song)

2020 song by Architects

"Animals"

Single by Architects
from the album  For Those That Wish to Exist
Released| 20 October 2020 (2020-10-20)
Recorded| 2019–2020
Studio| Brighton Electric (Brighton, East Sussex, UK)
Genre|

* Metalcore
* hard rock

Length| 4:04
Label| Epitaph
Songwriter(s)|

* Dan Searle
* Josh Middleton
* Sam Carter
* Adam Christianson
* Alex Dean

Producer(s)|

* Searle
* Middleton

Architects singles chronology
| "Modern Misery"
(2018)  | "Animals"
(2020)  | "Black Lungs"
(2020)

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Music video
"Animals" on YouTube

"Animals" is a song by British metalcore band Architects. Produced by the band's drummer Dan Searle and lead guitarist Josh Middleton, it is featured on the group's 2021 ninth studio album For Those That Wish to Exist. The track was released as the lead single from the album on 20 October 2020. It was written by Dan Searle alongside the rest of the band, and was produced by Searle and Josh Middleton.[1][2]

A live orchestral version of "Animals" was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London, being released onto the band's YouTube channel on 26 March 2021 as well as being able to be streamed exclusively on Amazon Music.[3]

## Composition

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The song has been described by critics as a metalcore[4] and a hard rock song[5] with electronic and industrial influences.[6] The track runs at 95 BPM and is in the key of C-sharp minor. It runs for four minutes and 4 seconds.[7] The song was written by the band as well as being produced by band member Dan Searle who co-produced the song and the album alongside Josh Middleton.

## Music video

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The video for "Animals" was released on the same day as the song was released on 20 October 2020. It was directed by Dan Searle.[8]

Chris Krovatin of The Pit described the music video as "including flashes of beautiful and inspiring imagery that, while open to interpretation, are none the less devoid of any specific meaning...powerful imagery that at the end of the day is more about inspiration than trying to get across any real message, agenda, or allegiance."[9]

## Personnel

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Credits adapted from Tidal.[10]

Architects

* Sam Carter – lead vocals, lyricist, composition
* Josh Middleton – lead guitar, backing vocals, lyricist, composition, production
* Adam Christianson – rhythm guitar, backing vocals, lyricist, composition
* Alex "Ali" Dean – bass, keyboards, drum pad, lyricist, composition
* Dan Searle – drums, percussion, programming, lyricist, composition, production

Additional personnel

* Zakk Cervini – mixing

## Charts

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### Weekly charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Animals"  | Chart (2020–21)  | Peak
position

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Scotland (OCC)[11] | 78
UK Singles Sales (OCC)[12] | 76
UK Singles Downloads (OCC)[13] | 72
UK Rock & Metal (OCC)[14] | 19
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[15] | 42
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[16] | 24

### Year-end charts

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Year-end chart performance for "Animals"  | Chart (2021)  | Position

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US Hot Hard Rock Songs (Billboard)[17] | 10
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[18] | 31

## References

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1. ^ Moore, Sam (20 October 2020). "Watch Architects return in the dramatic video for new single 'Animals'". NME. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
2. ^ Carter, Emily (20 October 2020). "Architects Return With Huge New Single, Animals". Kerrang!. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
3. ^ Dowd, Rachael (26 March 2021). "ARCHITECTS REVISIT "ANIMALS" FOR NEW PERFORMANCE WITH FULL ORCHESTRA—WATCH". Alternative Press. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
4. ^ Reid, Poppy (26 February 2021). "Architects Offer Metalcore Perfection with 'For Those that Wish to Exist'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
5. ^ Neilstein, Vince (20 October 2020). "Architects Release New Single, "Animals"". MetalSucks. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
6. ^ "Surprise! Architects debut intriguing new single, "Animals"". NewFuryMedia. 20 October 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
7. ^ "Key and BPM of Animals by Architects". Musicstax.com. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
8. ^ Dowd, Rachael (20 October 2020). "SEE ARCHITECTS RETURN IN THE OMINOUS NEW VIDEO FOR "ANIMALS"". Alternative Press. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
9. ^ Krovatin, Chris (20 October 2020). "Architects Drop New Single "Animals" Via Surreal Music Video". WeAreThePit.com. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
10. ^ "Credits / For Those That Wish To Exist / Architects". Tidal. 26 February 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
11. ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart". Official Charts Company. 23 October 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
12. ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart". Official Charts Company. 23 October 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
13. ^ "Official Singles Downloads Chart". Official Charts Company. 23 October 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
14. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. 30 October 2020. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
15. ^ "Architects Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 20 August 2021.
16. ^ "Architects Chart History (Rock Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 1 September 2021.
17. ^ "YEAR-END CHARTS: Hot Hard Rock Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 9 November 2022.
18. ^ "YEAR-END CHARTS: Mainstream Rock Songs". Billboard. Retrieved 9 November 2022.

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Architects

Studio albums|

* Nightmares
* Ruin
* Hollow Crown
* The Here and Now
* Daybreaker
* Lost Forever // Lost Together
* All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us
* Holy Hell
* For Those That Wish to Exist
* The Classic Symptoms of a Broken Spirit

Singles|

* "Doomsday"
* "Animals"
* "Dead Butterflies"

Films|

* One Hundred Days: The Story of Architects Almost World Tour

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