[6] The lyrical content examines the part humans are all playing in the world's slow destruction, and tackles the biggest questions facing the future of our planet.

Such concerns have long been prevalent in the music of a band, who have continually championed and shared their platform with causes such as Sea Shepherd, are outspoken critics of activities like fox hunting, and who focus on sustainability in everything from their touring to merch production.

The record reportedly "hangs in a limbo between energizing positivity that it is not too late to correct our collective course, and a paralyzing negativity of defeatism; where hope and despondency are bed-fellows triggered daily by the simple act of existence.

"[9] In an official press release, the band explained that the record was inspired by global uncertainty in 2020 and looming threats to the future of mankind.

[5] Drummer and songwriter Dan Searle explaining and summarizing the record: "This album was me looking at our inability to change to a way of life that would sustain the human race and save the planet.

The current climate is dark, moody, uncertain with the pandemic in mind, but this new album brings joy and happiness in a time where it is needed most.

rated the album positively calling it: "Ambitious in its scope and armed with an abundance of riffs and hooks, Architects successfully transition into their new chapter whilst not losing their identity.

"[8] Distorted Sound scored the album 9 out of 10 and said: "For Those That Wish to Exist is a brave new world for Architects, a new chapter for a band who are releasing themselves from the shackles and embracing every nook and cranny of the musical spectrum.

"[19] DIY was also positive towards the release, calling it "...a neat summation of the contradiction at the core of Architects' recent career; the bleaker things get, the stronger they emerge.

"[2] The Guardian gave the album 3 out of 5 and stated: "For Those Who Wish to Exist proves Architects' ability to oscillate between thoughtful, interesting, finely wrought compositions and gleefully hulking exercises in metal obviousness is still intact.

"[3] Dannii Leivers of NME was positive towards the release and stated that "For Those That Wish to Exist isn't exactly the kind of sonic reinvention one-time scene mates Bring Me the Horizon pulled off with 2019's Amo, but it pushes Architects into unexplored territory and a bold new future where even bigger venues and audiences surely await.