Love Is Not Enough (Converge album)
| Love Is Not Enough | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | February 13, 2026 | |||
| Studio | God City[1] | |||
| Genre | Hardcore punk, metalcore, sludge metal | |||
| Length | 31:07 | |||
| Label | ||||
| Producer | Kurt Ballou | |||
| Converge chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Love Is Not Enough | ||||
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| Aggregate scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AnyDecentMusic? | 8/10[3] |
| Metacritic | 84/100[2] |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| Amped Magazine | [4] |
| Blabbermouth.net | 9/10[5] |
| Boolin Tunes | 8/10[6] |
| Clash | 9/10[7] |
| The Guardian | [8] |
| Kerrang! | 5/5[9] |
| Metal Factory | 8/10[10] |
| Pitchfork | 7.4/10[11] |
| Slant Magazine | [12] |
| Sputnikmusic | 4.6/5[13] |
Love Is Not Enough is the eleventh studio album by the American metalcore band Converge, released on February 13, 2026, via Epitaph Records and Deathwish Inc.[14]
Following up from their 2021 collaboration album with Chelsea Wolfe, Bloodmoon: I, Love Is Not Enough showed the band making a stylistic turn to their simpler and heavier roots. Guitarist Kurt Ballou stated, "There are songs on Bloodmoon that I barely played guitar on. Making Love is Not Enough, that goes back to regular Converge, where we are much more comfortable in our roles. The division of labour is well established in the band and it’s back to being focused on our own stuff. But, also, there’s less space to hide. The guitar ideas are mine, and I’m playing them all. There’s a deliberate lack of collaboration on it. Guitar solos are not my thing, but we’re not having guest musicians here. No one’s playing this solo for me, so I gotta fucking do it. So, you know, I did it."[15]
Track listing
All lyrics are written by Jacob Bannon; all music is composed by Bannon, Kurt Ballou, Ben Koller, and Nate Newton.[16]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Love Is Not Enough" | 2:22 |
| 2. | "Bad Faith" | 2:48 |
| 3. | "Distract and Divide" | 1:31 |
| 4. | "To Feel Something" | 1:58 |
| 5. | "Beyond Repair" | 2:29 |
| 6. | "Amon Amok" | 3:43 |
| 7. | "Force Meets Presence" | 2:17 |
| 8. | "Gilded Cage" | 4:48 |
| 9. | "Make Me Forget You" | 4:58 |
| 10. | "We Were Never the Same" | 4:13 |
| Total length: | 31:07 | |
Personnel
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes and Tidal.[1][16]
Converge
- Jacob Bannon – vocals, production, artwork, design
- Kurt Ballou – guitars, vocals, production, recording, mixing
- Nate Newton – bass, vocals, production
- Ben Koller – percussion, production
Additional contributors
- Alan Douches – mastering
- Zach Weeks – engineering assistance
- Jason Zucco – photography
Charts
| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[17] | 192 |
| French Physical Albums (SNEP)[18] | 169 |
| French Rock & Metal Albums (SNEP)[19] | 22 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC)[20] | 32 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[21] | 46 |
| UK Albums Sales (OCC)[22] | 57 |
| UK Independent Albums (OCC)[23] | 23 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[24] | 10 |
| US Top Current Album Sales (Billboard)[25] | 41 |
References
- ^ a b Love Is Not Enough (Media notes). Converge. Epitaph Records, Deathwish Inc. February 13, 2026.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Love Is Not Enough by Converge Reviews and Tracks - Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ^ "Love Is Not Enough by Converge reviews". www.anydecentmusic.com. Any Decent Music. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ^ Bartlett, Felix (February 19, 2026). "Converge, Love Is Not Enough". Amped Magazine. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ^ Lawson, Dom. "Reviews - Love Is Not Enough - BLABBERMOUTH.NET". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ^ Averell, Tim (February 10, 2026). "ALBUM REVIEW: Converge – Love Is Not Enough". Boolin Tunes. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ^ Morgan, Tom (February 10, 2026). "Converge – Love Is Not Enough". Clash Magazine. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ^ Mills, Matt (February 13, 2026). "Converge: Love Is Not Enough review – metalcore veterans' rage remains fresh and furious". www.theguardian.com. Guardian News. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ^ Thomas, Olly (February 9, 2026). "Album review: Converge – Love Is Not Enough". kerrang.com. Kerrang!. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ^ H., Oliver (February 13, 2026). "CONVERGE – Love Is Not Enough". Metal Factory. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ^ Lyons, Patrick (February 10, 2026). "Converge: Love Is Not Enough Album Review". pitchfork.com. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ^ Attard, Paul (February 12, 2026). "Converge 'Love Is Not Enough' Review: Loud, Lean, and Unflinchingly Honest". Slant Magazine. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ^ "Review: Converge - Love Is Not Enough". Sputnikmusic. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ^ Adams, Gregory (November 19, 2025). "Converge announce first album in 4 years with lacerating "Love Is Not Enough"". Revolver. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
- ^ Baines, Huw (February 17, 2026). "Why metalcore pioneers Converge have returned to bring an end to "data entry" modern metal and show a new generation the power of authenticity". Guitar.com. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ^ a b "Love Is Not Enough / Converge / Credits". Tidal. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Converge – Love Is Not Enough" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved February 22, 2026.
- ^ "Top Albums Physiques (Semaine du 20 février 2026)" (in French). Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ "Top Rock & Metal Albums (Semaine du 20 février 2026)" (in French). Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart on 20/3/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Converge – Love Is Not Enough". Hung Medien. Retrieved February 23, 2026.
- ^ "Official Albums Sales Chart on 20/02/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ^ "Official Independent Albums Chart on 20/2/2026 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart on 20/2/2026 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 21, 2026.
- ^ "Top Current Album Sales: Week of February 28, 2026". Billboard. Retrieved February 24, 2026.