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...And I Return to Nothingness

Lorna Shore · 2021

18 min · 3 tracks · deathcore

Ferocious deathcore soundscapes intertwine with haunting melodies, creating an atmosphere of despair and relentless intensity.

Top tracks — play these first

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    To the Hellfire — This track exemplifies the album's brutal energy, featuring complex guitar work and guttural vocals that capture the essence of Lorna Shore's intensity.
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    Of the Abyss — With its atmospheric build-up and devastating breakdowns, this song showcases the band's ability to blend melody with aggression, highlighting their unique sound.
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    ...And I Return to Nothingness — The title track encapsulates the themes of despair and existential dread, combining haunting melodies with ferocious rhythms that define the album's emotional core.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases strong songwriting and production, with a distinct sound that pushes deathcore boundaries.

What we noticed

  • The EP features three tracks, each exceeding five minutes, with complex song structures that shift between blast beats and melodic interludes.
  • Vocals alternate between guttural growls and high-pitched screams, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the tracks.
  • Each track builds to climactic moments before transitioning into atmospheric passages, enhancing the overall sense of despair.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 To the Hellfire 6:09
  • 2 Of the Abyss 5:43
  • 3 …And I Return to Nothingness 6:10

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