Converge + Coalesce release ‘Live at CBGB’s’

Converge + Coalesce release Live at CBGB’s

The 2XLP recording will benefit the family of Rich Hall

Ahead of this weekend's series of benefit shows for the legendary New York hardcore promoter Rich Hall, Converge and Coalesce have announced the release of an unapologetically raw 1996 live recording of the bands' show at CBGB.  The 14-song album captures the bands in their most primal form and is available digitally now and the 2XLP format is available for pre-order here.  Proceeds from the album will benefit the Hall family in perpetuity.

The bands comment: "This is a tribute to our friend Rich Hall, who introduced our bands to New York City in the early days. We will never forget the profound impact he had on all of us in the underground music community."

Live at CBGB's, track list:

Converge

1. Forsaken (Live at CBGBs)
2. Dead (Live at CBGBs)
3. For You (Live at CBGBs)
4. Antithesis (Live at CBGBs)
5. Color Me Blood Red (Live at CBGBs)
6. The Saddest Day (Live at CBGBs)

Coalesce

1. A safe Place. (Live at CBGBs)
2. Cut To Length (Live at CBGBs)
3. Grain of Salt (Live at CBGBs)
4. Blend as Well (Live at CBGBs)
5. Harvest of Maturity (Live at CBGBs)
6. 73c (Live at CBGBs)
7. This is the Last (Live at CBGBs)
8. Simulcast (Live at CBGBs)

Converge vocalist/lyricist Jacob Bannon adds (via his Substack):