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Evanescence

Scorn · 1994

63 min · 10 tracks · ambient music

Evanescence immerses listeners in a brooding soundscape of ambient textures and industrial rhythms, evoking a haunting yet hypnotic atmosphere.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Silver Rain Fell — This track opens the album with expansive soundscapes that set a tone for the entire listen, blending ambient elements with industrial undertones that encapsulate Scorn's musical identity.
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    Automata — A standout piece that features intricate rhythmic patterns and layered textures, highlighting the band's ability to weave complex arrangements that challenge traditional song structures.
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    Falling — Capturing a sense of urgency, this track juxtaposes delicate melodies with heavy industrial beats, effectively showcasing the tension inherent in Scorn's music.
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    Dreamspace — This track delves deeply into ambient soundscapes, creating an immersive experience that exemplifies the ethereal qualities of the album while still maintaining a gritty edge.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long immersive listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • atmospheric background focus
  • dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
Evanescence is Scorn's second studio album, released in 1994 following their debut, 'Vae Solis.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying its unique blend of ambient and industrial metal, showcasing an evolution from their earlier works into more complex sonic realms.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Silver Rain Fell 7:36
  • 2 Light Trap 6:11
  • 3 Falling 4:59
  • 4 Automata 6:17
  • 5 Days Passed 4:33
  • 6 Dreamspace 7:40
  • 7 Exodus 7:17
  • 8 Night Tide 6:07
  • 9 The End 8:01
  • 10 Slumber 4:35

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata