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couple cool synth parts.

slop token

slop

A record that can drag at points, but if you have the time to listen front to back it's an incredibly rewarding experience.

A solid bridge between their debut record and more recent releases.

Converge is at their best when they release music.

An incredibly strong debut, every track here is solid. I only wish there were a bit more exploration into the softer side (such as Hollow and Thankless)

I find myself coming back to this record when all else seems lost.

For something outside my usual wheelhouse, I found myself really enjoying this record.

If you know the concept behind this album it gets a whole lot better. The closest some of us will get to heaven.

This is an all timer. Even the interludes are standouts, especially "Windows."

For what was written to be a final record, it reads like more of a fresh start.

I find myself drawn more towards the Downward half of the split, but all 4 tracks are great. Siren and The Waltz are incredible though.

This sounds like it should have been released in 1990s Sweden, in the best way possible.

An incredible return from Balance & Composure (they released 2 singles beforehand after reforming, but this was their first LP since). Each track stands out in its own way, and the only thing I'm left wishing for is more. The only real complaint I have is the pacing can tend to drag a bit towards the second half of the album, but pacing isn't something I'm looking for TOO much on a Balance & Composure record.

A corrosive release that eats away at your brain while listening to it (in the BEST way possible). Reminiscent of Chat Pile mixed with Converge, to put it simply.

A divisive release for the Pittsburgh band, seeing as it leaves a lot of the band's mathcore roots behind and leans into a more produced, traditional "modern metalcore" sound. Vocalist Jack Murray carries several tracks here, but I find myself wishing for more variety across the board, both in terms of vocals and instrumentals.

Wow. One of the best technical death metal records of all time. I find myself coming back to this album as a whole from time to time and simply being in awe of what a masterpiece it is. I know the band has reasons for making significant lineup changes since 2018, but I find myself wondering what could have come out of this lineup following their incredible output of WOKMN and The Work.

Lots of features on an album can go a couple ways, but I feel as if it worked pretty well here. It allows the vocals to stand out above instrumentals that aren't overly interesting, but in a good way. Blossom III is a left turn that works, but could feel out of place for some.