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Thousands of Miles Between Us

Converge · 2015

4 min · 59 tracks · metalcore

A relentless barrage of metallic riffs and emotionally charged screams, underscored by a raw, unfiltered intensity.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Concubine Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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    Aimless Arrow — This track exemplifies the band's signature blend of aggressive guitar work and poignant lyrics, encapsulating themes of disillusionment and resilience.
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    Heartless — With its powerful dynamics and emotionally charged delivery, this song showcases Converge's ability to convey vulnerability amidst chaos.
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    Eagles Become Vultures — This track stands out with its ferocious pace and intricate musicianship, representing the band's relentless drive and lyrical depth.
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    The Broken Vow — As one of the more introspective tracks, it highlights a shift in lyrical focus that complements the heavier musical elements throughout the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • fragmented pacing with abrupt shifts
  • intense emotional exploration and release
  • chaotic sound for cathartic moments
  • disjointed collection for deep dives
  • live recordings enhance raw energy

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer consistent, smooth flows
  • seek easily digestible tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — Showcases live performance energy, appealing to dedicated fans but not a primary entry point.
Career context
By the time 'Thousands of Miles Between Us' was released in 2015, Converge had solidified their status as pioneers of the metalcore genre, following the critical acclaim of their previous album 'All We Love We Leave Behind' from 2012. This album serves as a live compilation that captures their ferocious energy and dedication to performance during a significant era for the band.
Stylistic neighbors
Botch· The Dillinger Escape Plan· Norma Jean

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Concubine Start here
  • 2 Dark Horse
  • 3 Heartless
  • 4 Aimless Arrow
  • 5 Trespasses
  • 6 Bitter and Then Some
  • 7 All We Love We Leave Behind
  • 8 Sadness Comes Home
  • 9 My Unsaid Everything
  • 10 A Glacial Pace
  • 11 Cutter
  • 12 Worms Will Feed/Rats Will Feast
  • 13 Tender Abuse
  • 14 On My Shield
  • 15 Axe to Fall
  • 16 Empty on the Inside
  • 17 Eagles Become Vultures
  • 18 The Broken Vow
  • 19 You Fail Me
  • 20 The Saddest Day

Disc 2

  • 1 Concubine / Fault & Fracture 4:25
  • 2 Short “Megalomaniacs Z” Interview (June 2002)
  • 3 Live in Tokyo, Japan (June 2002)
  • 4 Jane Doe CD Wall
  • 5 Live in Baltimore, MD (June 2002)
  • 6 Long “Megalomaniacs Z” Interview (June 2002)
  • 7 Live at “Beast Fest” Night 1, Tokyo, Japan (December 2002)
  • 8 Live at “Beast Fest” Night 2, Tokyo, Japan (December 2002)
  • 9 Live in Paris, France & Interview (January 2004)
  • 10 “Hateverge” Live in Los Angeles, CA (February 2004)
  • 11 In Her Shadow
  • 12 Live at Hellfest, Elizabeth, NJ (July 2004)
  • 13 Eagles Become Vultures
  • 14 Hanging Moon
  • 15 Live in Vancouver B.C. Canada (September 2005)
  • 16 Live in Los Angeles, CA (September 2006)
  • 17 No Heroes
  • 18 Live in Birmingham, AL (November 2006)
  • 19 Bare My Teeth
  • 20 Live in Sendai, Japan (March 2007)
  • 21 Live in Melbourne, Australia (March 2007)
  • 22 Live in Paris, France (July 2008)
  • 23 Wretched World
  • 24 Live in Tokyo, Japan at O East (December 2009)
  • 25 Live in Nagoya, Japan (December 2009)
  • 26 Live in Tokyo, Japan (Deathwish Showcase) (December 2009)

Disc 3

  • 1 Axe to Fall
  • 2 Live in Nurnburg, Germany (July 2010)
  • 3 Live at “Brutal Assault” Festival in the Czech Republic (August 2010)
  • 4 Live at “Hellfest”, Clisson France (June 2011)
  • 5 Live in Montreal, QC, Canada (April 2012)
  • 6 Live at “FYF” Festival, Los Angeles, CA (September 2012)
  • 7 Aimless Arrow
  • 8 Live in Boston, MA (November 2012)
  • 9 Live in Orleans, France (December 2012)
  • 10 Precipice / All We Love We Leave Behind
  • 11 Live in Tokyo, Japan (February 2013)
  • 12 “The Making of Jane Doe” Lecture at Berklee College of Music (December 2013)
  • 13 Live at “This Is Hardcore” Festival, Philadelphia, PA (July 2014)

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