Jane Doe

Jane Doe (2001) by Converge is a visceral, tightly wound record that helped define the band's blend of mathcore, hardcore punk, metalcore and post-hardcore. It features jagged, dissonant guitar lines, abrupt tempo shifts, dense, abrasive production and Jacob Bannon's raw, anguished vocals, with songs built from unpredictable structures and intense dynamic contrasts. The stark, iconic cover art and uncompromising sonic approach have made the album a frequently cited touchstone in aggressive underground heavy music.