Converge – No Heroes LP (Transparent Yellow Vinyl) For Discount

Engineered by Kurt Ballou at the band s longtime studio practice spot God City, No Heroes shows the band exploring new sonic textures while still retaining the palpable energy they ve become known for. While the album blazes out of the gate with the aptly titled Heartache, songs like Orphaned and the intense Plagues prove that breakneck speed and heaviness aren t necessarily interrelated, and when Converge lower the tempo, they re able to effortlessly transcend traditional notions of heaviness. Devotees of Jane Doe will also be blown away by epic tracks like the nine-minute Grim Heart Black Rose, a doom masterpiece which features guest vocals from Only Living Witness Jonah Jenkins. From Bannon s captivating artwork and introspective lyrics to Ballou s masterful production techniques, Converge s artistic vision has always separated the band from their peers, and No Heroes is no exception. Simply a great album.