I might risk a hot take here, but honestly, I think this is a Top 3 Converge album.
Basically everything about this album is perfect. The production is probably the best in a Converge album, the riffage both in the guitar and bass is top notch, as you would expect from Converge. Jacob Bannon's voice is brought into the forefront in a way that doesn't compromise anything else in the album, and maintains perfect balance. I especially love the soft, deep singing in songs like the Title ... read more
Yeah, this is probably the weakest Converge album aside from Halo in a Haystack.
Now, with that being said, it is still a good album and I do enjoy some songs in it. Hellbound is a short yet furious burst of energy, Plagues has a fantastic guitar structure while absolutely falling apart towards the end of the song, and the shining jewel of the album is of course, Grim Heart/Black Rose, featuring amazing singing by Jonah Jenkins from Only Living Witness, mixed with Jacob’s relentless ... read more
EDIT: 80 ---> 85
The production is starting to grow on me, as are songs like Last Light and Black Cloud. I can definitely see the appeal of the album a lot more now.
ORIGINAL REVIEW
I have never really been torn on a Converge album as I have with You Fail Me.
Don't get me wrong, as you can clearly tell from my rating, this is a really great album. However, it is definitely a summation of the things I absolutely love about it, with the things I absolutely don't love about ... read more
After Petitioning the Empty Sky definitely established the direction of Converge’s sound, When Forever Comes Crashing went on to refine it.
This album is much better produced, has the aggression and Jacob’s visceral screams without him sounding like Donald Duck with Distortion like in Jane Doe. The blend of sinister and heavy is there, with some downright creepy moments like The Lowest Common Denominator, which is straight up unsettling.
To be completely honest, I prefer ... read more
Talk about a proper step up from a really all over the place and rather confused debut.
Petitioning the Empty Sky is much more like the Converge we are familiarized with, and it definitely feels like the album where they found their abrasive and ferocious sound.
Even so, Petitioning the Empty Sky has a lot of melodic moments thrown into the mix, and isn't just relentless aggression like, say, Jane Doe. It's a very different album, and unlike Halo in a Haystack, which is pretty all ... read more
EDIT: 70 —-> 65 (I still think this is a good album, but my opinion on it has lowered slightly.)
Honestly, while this is definitely the least interesting Converge album, I still honesly think it's a really good album.
It's surprisingly more melodic than you would expect from Converge, and I do appreciate how different this album is, despite the clear lack of focus.
Sure, it's rough around the edges and it lacks that sheer ferocity and relentless rage that their more ... read more
HOW DID I MISS OUT ON THIS IN 2025?!
This is, hands down, EASILY my favorite album of 2025, and one of my favorite albums of all time at the moment.
It fuses atmospheric and straight up transcendent shoegaze with haunting screeches and ferocious monstrosity, all while being perfectly cohesive and not a single moment feeling out of place.
George Clarke is such a talented vocalist, being able to sing fantastic cleans while belting out screeches like a fucking banshee, with the music being ... read more
Slayyyter absolutely nailed this 2026 release, and after the run of 2026 albums I've heard that are good but not great or amazing, this album definitely is a breath of fresh air.
Of course, this album has a lot of straight up baddie energy, similar to brat by Charli XCX, however, it takes some psychedelic elements in few songs similar to Imaginal Disk by Magdalena Bay. While it isn't quite as good as those albums in my opinion, there's so much treasure on this album that's ... read more
Dammit, who's cutting dem onions?
Mr Morale & the Big Steppers was the final Kendrick album of the 6 released as of the beginning of April 2026 which I have not heard...until now.
This is hands down Kendrick's most personal record. While it does take some inspiration, particularly from stuff like Section 80 in songs like Worldwide Steppers or the storytelling and glimpses of socio-political imagery we have seen in good kid, m.A.A.d city or To Pimp A Butterfly; this album has ... read more
EDIT: 40 ---> 45
This album has become marginally better now. KING and FATHER have grown on me a little bit, but the album as a whole still has the same problems for me.
(ORIGINAL REVIEW)
Somehow this album is even more bipolar than Kanye is.
Half of these songs feel like unfinished demos, and safe to say, they're not very memorable or well executed. Kanye very much sounds like a shell of his former self in many of them, and the features don't really add much at all.
On the ... read more
I am a fan of this album. Baby Keem's got something going for him.
Now, while this isn't my absolute favorite this year, there is a lot to offer in this record, from the fun moments such as the title track and Circus Circus Free$tyle, to the absolute heartstring-tugging moments like I am not a Lyricist and No Blame.
The features are also really strong, with Kendrick somehow sneaking into two songs (you think you're so smooth), Momo Boyd, Too $hort and Che Ecru.
Overall, this ... read more
EDIT 2: 70 ---> 65 (Waned on be a bit further, don't really come back to this one as much.)
EDIT: 75 —-> 70 (This is still a very good album, but it has definitely worn off me by a little bit.)
ORIGINAL REVIEW
Fans of OG Metallic Hardcore will really enjoy this album.
HCPM reminds me of if a less electronic Loathe and Converge had a baby, and it works really well. I love this vocalist's ferocity while still maintaining some excellent technique.
This album is short, but ... read more
This album is so immensely ahead of its time, it's actually hilarious.
Now, don't get me wrong, it does sound rather dated, given 2026 standards. However, this is an album that sounds like it's from the Y2K era, even though it is implied that it has been worked on since 1985.
Aphex Twin ran so bands like Radiohead could soar with albums like Kid A. Honestly, that is kind of inaccurate since Aphex Twin were already pretty huge to begin with, but you can certainly hear the ... read more
Why on Earth are you looking at negative reviews of this album?
Get your ass off AOTY and just FUCKING LISTEN TO THIS RECORD. It's peak. Every song is perfect. I'm not gonna say anything else. Fuck you Nirvana, you set the bar so fucking high no one could reach it.
Highlights: Everything. Shut up, listen to the damn record.
Green Day's debut is...a lot better than I expected.
Don't get me wrong, it's not better than Dookie or American Idiot. But as a debut from a huge band. it's a really strong offering, and it goes to show that these fuckers had the talent and skill from the very beginning.
The production is of course, very raw, but it adds a certain charm to it. Billie Joe sounds inexperienced here vocally relative to albums after, but he still sounds really good. Mike Dirnt lays out some ... read more
This is better than Idols I, but ehh, not by much.
It is short, basically an EP, and the songs are overall a tad more interesting when taken as a whole.
Basically what I said about Idols I applies here, except this is slightly more palatable. Also, I do prefer this version of Zombie over the original.
Highlights: The Postman, Zombie, Blueberry Hillπ
This is, indeed, an album. And it definitely has songs in it.
Now, getting the positives out of the way, YUNGBLUD is vocally, immensely talented. I was thoroughly impressed by his Changes cover and his feature on Bring Me The Horizon's Obey. That man has pipes.
But this album is a snoozefest. It does show YUNGBLUD's fantastic vocals, yes, but it's just a snoozefest to go across most of these songs, and I wouldn't really want to come back to these aside from a few standouts ... read more
I'm gonna be straightforward here: I think this is Three Days Grace's best album.
Life Starts Now is, by far, their most creative and interesting release, which pushes 3DG out of their comfort zone much more than the first 2 albums. While everyone is good, even great in the previous 2 albums, Life Starts Now is really where everyone becomes amazing.
Adam's voice has only become stronger, Neil Sanderson's drumming is much more impressive and tight, Brad Walst has some ... read more
This album is just a fun hip hop banger.
The writing is incredibly witty with its comedy, sometimes dark and unusual, but most of the time, really fun. The beats are incredibly groovy, and there are so many fantastic samples across all the songs. The Turntables are also phenomenal.
There’s elements of jazz, funk, and even rock infused in many songs in this record, as seen in something like The Sounds Of Silence, Looking Down The Barrel Of A Gun, or the grand 9-part closer B-Boy ... read more
Best record of all time. If I could give this a higher score than 100 I would, cause this thing is a 1000.
Highlights: Everything π
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On βRemi's Reviews's review of Converge - Hum of Hurt
"I'm gonna be honest...I think this is their worst.
Converge are one of the most consistent bands I know: they're actually my second favorite.
Jane Doe, All We Love We Leave Behind, The Dusk In Us, Axe To Fall are all spectacular, and I honestly adored their first release of the year: Love is Not Enough.
But this just feels...decent. Nothing about this album excites me or induces any sort of emotion that previous Converge albums have."
On MusicMoth's review of Converge - Hum of Hurt
"Yep, pretty much my exact take on this.
I love Converge, but this album didn't really do much for me."
On SEAUSRISE's review of Converge - Love Is Not Enough
"I feel you. I was your resident Converge hater for a while too, before they clicked and climbed up to be my second favorite band.
This style of music isn't for everyone, and while I can't get enough of it, it's definitely an acquired taste. I would advise you to give this a relisten after a while, alongside an album like All We Love We Leave Behind."
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"@Dwax ba-dum tss (haha laugh you dumb bitch)"
On HomeSession3's review of Converge - Hum of Hurt
"“If their name weren’t on the cover, how much would it be worth?!”
I ask the same question. I genuinely think this time, it’s a huge step down from what Converge are known to make.
Not even a matter of different sound: Bloodmoon: I and The Dusk in Us are both great in my opinion, this album to me just feels bland."
On Converge - Hum of Hurt
"@HomeSession3 I get Converge are so beloved, and Love is Not Enough proved they still have it in them to make great music.
But this album to me was a letdown. Some great songs but overall nowhere near as good as their best work imo."
On metalskully's review of Converge - Hum of Hurt
"Yeah, honestly Hum of Hurt was a big letdown for me after Love is Not Enough.
Maybe it'll grow on me in the future, but I'm not really that big on it rn."
On Dwax's review of Ethel Cain - Willoughby Tucker, I'll Always Love You
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On The Dillinger Escape Plan - Calculating Infinity
"@CatarinaMonkey To be fair, I already knew how to calculate Infinity before I listened to this album. I highly recommend you listen to this one if you want to know how to calculate Infinity though. On top of that, get a job."
On π©πππππππΆππ's review of Kanye West - BULLY
"@TheNevermeant Yep, exactly.
My intention isn't to compare him with his absolute best, because I mean, well...The College Dropout and MBDTF, to be completely fair.
But in vacuum, the album has many flaws, and I feel it's important to point it out."
On π©πππππππΆππ's review of Kanye West - BULLY
"@TheNevermeant "Crazy how not being complete ass is the bar kanye is at nowadays."
This statement exactly. We're reaching the point that Kanye fans are coping that this album is better than V1 and V2.
OF COURSE IT IS, IT'S VULTURES 1 AND 2 WE'RE TALKING ABOUT!
Taking BULLY as an album in general though, it is just not good. Half of it is admittedly really good, but the other half is loaded with unfinished ideas, lackluster execution and features that do not add much to the songs in question.
This is a shell of what Kanye used to be. We're forgetting that this is the same person that made The College Dropout and My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. We can call this an improvement, but it's still not a good album."
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On βRemi's Reviews's review of Aphex Twin - Selected Ambient Works 85β92
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Definitely a record ahead of its time."
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On Converge - Love Is Not Enough
"@CatarinaMonkey Converge are known for their writing. Aside from Jane Doe (which I honestly don't get what they tried to do there), their writing is amazing, and really makes you feel things."
On IloveApples's review of Kendrick Lamar - GNX
"GNX is WILDLY different from Kendrick's other albums. It's more laid back and trying to go for a West Coast Hip-Hop vibe.
I think it isn't quite as good as something like good kid, m.A.A.d city. I'd strongly recommend checking that one out, as I personally feel that's Kendrick at his best."
On CatarinaMonkey's review of Converge - Jane Doe
"As much as I love Jane Doe now (like you I hated it at first as well), I still think All We Love We Leave Behind is, at least so far, Peak Converge. They matured as artists, found their stride, and made their sound much more balanced while still delivering the ferocity and jaggedness of Jane Doe."
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On Sleep Token - Even in Arcadia
"@Blackr0ze I changed my mind. 0/10, you’re a poser if you rate this any higher."
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Definitely way better than Blurryface, though I like that album too."
On Radiohead - Kid A
"@Triplo Thanks a lot!"
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