Release date: 15th August 2026
I really dig Archetype. Their debut album Silent A Cappella was fantastic, as was their EP The Descendent. It may have taken them a while to return with album number two, but as the saying goes – good things come to those who wait. Written entirely in person with each other at band practices rather than exchanging demos on computers, the authenticity and ‘realness’ is clear to see, and in an ever-evolving digital world, it is always nice to return to the basics and just listen to a real hand-made album made by a talented collection of musicians.
One of the best things about Archetype is how the music just speaks for itself with its colour, complexities and storytelling. Instrumental albums can sometimes fall into a trap of simply being an “album without vocals” but Archetype are firmly not in that category – adding vocals to this mix would ruin the beauty of the rest of the release. I love how on the surface it sounds fairly straightforward, but as soon as you take a closer look you can really appreciate the complexities. It’s like each individual note has been taken into account with the album’s sound, and it makes for both a rewarding and engaging listen as a result.
It is, in fact, quite difficult to choose Silo‘s standout tracks and the exact moments that shine the most. The flow throughout is magnificent; whilst I really enjoyed Silent A Cappella, this album feels like a more coherent piece and it’s like Silo is one continuous song with ten unique little facets to it, rather than simply ten tracks put together to make an album. Opening track Welcome To The Silo serves as a mighty introduction that showcases exactly what the band is about, with chugging riffs, powerfully hammering drums and awesome little guitar intricacies interwoven with a bassline playing its own seperate line rather than simply following the drums or guitar – and Silo just powers straight on from there. From the slower, emotive peaks of With Fear, to the wall of noise thrown at you with Transcendence, Silo travels to both ends of the scale and keeps your interest piqued throughout. Additionally, on each subsequent listen you seem to be able to pick out new details you may have missed on the previous listen – the attention to detail is truly phenomenal.
Silo is a stunning piece of art and Archetype have really hit the nail on the head with this one. Already can’t wait to see how these songs translate in a live environment.
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