Converge - Jane Doe

In the recent weeks I have been in 3 conversations over the importance of 1 album, by a band by the name of Converge. Before even saying it, or typing it, most will already know which album I'm speaking of.... JANE DOE!!!! Now, not all 3 have been great conversations, 1 was about how amazing the album was, and how it had changed this persons views on music, 1 was with someone who had never really listen to Converge, and didn't know which album to check out first, and the last one was about how Converge was complete noise, and Underoath was much better. That was my favorite. If you listen to heavy music, for the most part you already understand the importance of this album, and this band. The artwork alone has taken on a life of its own. Alot of the people I know who like Converge, all have a fond memory or great connection to this album.

Converge - Jane Doe

From the opening track, Concubine, to the final track Jane Doe, this album is mind blowing. The lyrical content is about a withering relationship that Jacob Bannon had found himself in, and the toll it had taken on him in the time after the break up. BUT this is no emo album by any means. The lyrics are written poetically and beautifully. Its not an album of love by any means, just pure hatred and loathing towards that person. Which you can feel through each song and scream that comes from Jacob Bannon. Even when this album does decide to take a slower note, those 2 songs are still amazing. 8 blistering tracks, and 2 slow paced = the best hardcore album of all time (Take the word "hardcore" as you will).

This album changed my life with music forever, so give it a try yourself. The download link is right under the picture of the artwork.