Boston-based CONVERGE have released their 11th full-length album, 'Love Is Not Enough', to critical acclaim.
The band's signature blend of hardcore and metallic elements remains intact, but this latest offering showcases a more direct and intense approach.
Frontman Jacob Bannon's lyrics tackle topics such as malevolent intentions ("Bad Faith") and resistance to solidarity ("We Were Never The Same"), while the album balances cerebral tendencies with pummeling rhythms and guitar work.
Key tracks include the title track, "Bad Faith", and "To Feel Something".
Amon Amok' showcases CONVERGE's mastery of mood and texture, particularly in its slow-paced execution.
'Love Is Not Enough' concludes with the melodic punk rock sprint of "Make Me Forget You" and the sinewy, grief-stricken monotony of "We Were Never The Same'.
With 36 years of career longevity under their belt, CONVERGE remain unrivaled in the hardcore scene.