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Immortal

Lorna Shore · 2020

45 min · 10 tracks · deathcore

An explosive fusion of intricate riffs and guttural vocals, immersing listeners in a dark and relentless sonic landscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Immortal — The title track sets the tone for the album with its sweeping melodies juxtaposed against harsh breakdowns, showcasing Lorna Shore's signature blend of aggression and atmosphere.
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    Death Portrait — This track exemplifies the band's technical prowess through complex arrangements and dynamic shifts, highlighting Will Ramos's vocal versatility as he alternates between guttural growls and haunting highs.
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    This Is Hell — With its relentless pace and evocative lyrics, this song captures the essence of despair and chaos that permeates the album, making it a standout for both lyrical content and musical execution.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album features intricate compositions and strong production but may not have broad appeal beyond its genre.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a relentless pace, maintaining intensity through the first five songs before introducing a slower tempo in 'Obsession'.
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
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intense emotional release moments
  • cathartic energy for workouts
  • dark themes for deep focus
  • dramatic shifts in pacing
  • immersive sonic storytelling journey

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer light-hearted music
  • seek quick, catchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2020, Immortal is Lorna Shore's third studio album and marks their first release after the departure of former vocalist Tom Barber. The album showcases a significant evolution in their sound, with the introduction of new vocalist Will Ramos, who brings a fresh intensity to the band’s established deathcore style.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Death Portrait

    The bridge shifts into a melodic passage where vivid imagery illustrates themes of decay and mortality.

    This moment contrasts sharply with the preceding intensity, allowing for a reflective pause that deepens the emotional weight of the narrative.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Immortal 6:53
  • 2 Death Portrait 5:09
  • 3 This Is Hell 5:22
  • 4 Hollow Sentence 3:51
  • 5 Warpath of Disease 4:03
  • 6 Misery System 3:54
  • 7 Obsession 3:43
  • 8 King ov Deception 3:54
  • 9 Darkest Spawn 4:35
  • 10 Relentless Torment 4:25

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata