never cared for this record when it first came out, but i’ve been listening to it a lot more lately, and it has not only changed my opinion of the album but also the way i think about music as a whole. thank you mag bay for showing me that pop music can be rewarding, fun, beautiful, artistic, and worthwhile. maybe it’s my manic episode talking, but this album has genuinely made me feel so much happier with myself these past few days. such a gorgeous record that has added more ... read more
was looking so forward to this album, so of course my headphones had to break the day it dropped. no worries since i stole my brother’s headphones to listen to this. and well, to no one’s surprise, converge proves once again that they’ve still got plenty of gas left in the tank, even 30 years into their career.
been waiting for this one! and i must say my first impression is quite positive. not a mindblowing album by any stretch, but it makes up for that with its focus and precision. the quality is pretty consistent throughout, and the very strong closing track feels like the perfect cherry on top. best album i’ve heard from 2026 so far