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With the 2001 release of their fourth official studio album, Converge has put the final sealing blow on their status as a legend in the world of metallic hardcore. A relatively logical extension from the chain of events that led from Halo in a Haystack up to their split LP with Agoraphoric Nosebleed, Jane Doe seems completely watertight and flawless. Their churning, chaotic guitars are more dense and layered -- fleshed out. Jakob Bannon's vocals seem somehow even more raw in the right places, more beautiful and ethereal in the others. Rhythms are as hectic and ADD-driven as ever, ripping back and forth, locking into mindless grooves, and then blurting back out in a structured mess. Experimentation with texture and mood unravels itself throughout the 12 tracks, yet maintains some cohesive element of undefined focus. Throughout all of the morphing and movement, some element of feeling remains, insisting that this album is an experience -- an encyclopedic envelopment of so much at once. ~ Blake Butler
Over three years in the making, the leaders in east coast metal/hardcore have created their most devestating release to date. Special deluxe packaging includes 28-page booklet, amber jewel box in a slipcase.
Additional personnel includes: Kevin Baker, Secret C, Tre McCarthy (background vocals).
Converge includes: Jacob Bannon (vocals); Kurt Ballou (guitar, Theremin, background vocals); Aaron Dalbec (guitar); Nate Newton (bass, Theremin, background vocals); Ben Koller (drums).
Alternative Press (12/01, p.87) - 8 out of 10 - "...With JANE DOE, Converge have finally, fully capitalized on their strengths...They finally sound like themselves - which is to say, they sound angry, unhinged and really goddamn weird..."
CMJ (10/1/01, p.16) - "...Liek washing your face with broken chips of granite..."
Kerrang (Magazine) (p.57) - "With feral blasting, extreme technicality, intense emotion and an overwhelmingly bleak tone....[An] awe-inspiring listening experience..." Jane Doe Music Review Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Devastating and mind blowing !
Converge simply churns out its best ever release that brings metalcore to a whole new level. Coupled with some rocking tunes, it manages to keep its current fans and new ones attuned to it.Its simply a devastating and mind blowing release.
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This album will blow your mind!
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For almost a year after I bought Jane Doe, I could barely stand to listen to it. Eventually, something changed, and instead of hearing an overwhelming cacophany of raspy vocals, screeching riffs, and stampeding drums, I found a record with great intricacies and songwriting to boot. Hands-down, Converge's best written (and recorded) release to date. If you're into the band or noisecore in general, this album is a must-own.
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this cd is prolly one of the most hardcore bands ive heard in a while, i still dont see how the singer still even has a voice. and anyone who says this band is emo smokes the cock, cuz these guys are awesome. and agnostic front blows big time.
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 havent heard it yet..
ive only got 'petioning the empty sky' and 'you fail me' both excellent albums!@# but jane doe is definately on my shopping list! thanks for leaving your comments.
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Michael Monroe's NOT FAKING IT features 10 tracks including "Dead Jail or Rock n Roll" and "Love is Thicker Than Blood."
On his American solo debut, Michael Monroe adds hair band rock to his usual mix of punk, glam, and '70s heavy metal. And surprise, surprise, it works out OK. Now securely under the wing of his good buddy, Little Steven Van Zandt, Monroe basically took a faulty genre of music (hair band) and made the best album possible under the circumstances. Little Steven also does some writing on this album, contributing two of the best cuts. From the first song, "Dead Jail or Rock and Roll," Monroe and Little Steven let you know where this album is headed -- directly to rock & roll Thrillsville. O "Dead Jail or Rock and Roll," the chorus goes again and again until you are pounding your fist on the table. Definitely a shock, the second song, "While You Were Looking at Me," actually upped the ante from track one. This is a classic song. Prototype Little Steven lyrics ("While you were looking at me/the world passed you by!") sung with a sneer and drenched in unrepentant attitude. This song was covered by Ian Hunter and Mick Ronson on their final tour together in 1989 with the intro: "This song has f*ck all to do with us/we just like it." Also featured is a re-remake of the Heavy Metal Kids' "She's No Angel," which was a featured dish on the first (import only) Monroe platter. This is a singalong. The title track, "Not Fakin' It," shows off Monroe's excellent taste in obscure cover songs. This one was originally performed by Nazareth on their classic, Loud & Proud. This comes on like a steaming metal locomotive and is more or less a statement of purpose: "I'm not fakin' it/fooling myself that I'm makin' it." While Monroe has the gorgeous model looks, his music is still a little too real for the masses, and apparently he knows it. The rest of the disc is packed with top-notch material, mostly written by Monroe. Getting rid of the ...
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