Top tracks — play these first
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A Single Tear Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its blend of crushing riffs and introspective lyrics, showcasing the thematic focus on personal struggle.
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I Can Tell You About Pain — The song encapsulates the raw emotional intensity that defines the record, featuring a powerful lyrical narrative about confronting suffering head-on.
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The Dusk in Us — As the title track, it embodies the album's exploration of vulnerability and resilience, melding intricate instrumentation with poignant vocal delivery.
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Broken by Light — A brief yet impactful piece that juxtaposes urgency with reflection, highlighting the band's ability to convey deep emotion in concise formats.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production, balancing aggression with melody while maintaining a cohesive sound.
What we noticed
- Vocal delivery alternates between harsh screams and clean singing, often within the same song, creating a dynamic contrast.
- The final track is notably longer than others, incorporating ambient elements that gradually fade out, providing a sense of closure.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting emotional landscapes throughout
- dynamic journey with intense peaks
- introspective moments that linger
- brief bursts of aggressive energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Strong release showcasing continued evolution and emotional depth in their sound.
- Career context
- The Dusk in Us is Converge's ninth studio album, released during a period of consistent evolution for the band. Following their acclaimed 2012 album All We Love We Leave Behind, this release marked a continued refinement of their sound while also celebrating their legacy within the metalcore genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Botch· The Dillinger Escape Plan· Norma Jean
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Can Tell You About Pain
The narrator confronts their suffering directly, articulating feelings of isolation intertwined with a desire for understanding.
This moment shifts from abstract expressions of pain to a stark personal confession, revealing deeper layers of vulnerability within the narrative.
Tracklist
- 1 A Single Tear Start here 4:00
- 2 Eye of the Quarrel 2:15
- 3 Under Duress 3:43
- 4 Arkhipov Calm 2:53
- 5 I Can Tell You About Pain 2:24
- 6 The Dusk in Us 7:23
- 7 Wildlife 2:29
- 8 Murk & Marrow 3:01
- 9 Trigger 3:34
- 10 Broken by Light 1:47
- 11 Cannibals 1:16
- 12 Thousands of Miles Between Us 4:43
- 13 Reptilian 4:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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