Pain Remains
Lorna Shore · 2022
61 min · 10 tracks · deathcore
A relentless fusion of orchestral elements and guttural vocals, evoking a cinematic intensity within the deathcore genre.
Top tracks — play these first
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Welcome Back, O’ Sleeping Dreamer — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its atmospheric buildup leading into crushing riffs, showcasing the band's technical prowess and thematic depth.
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Pain Remains I: Dancing Like Flames — This track exemplifies Lorna Shore's signature blend of melody and brutality, featuring dynamic shifts that capture the emotional weight of the album’s overarching narrative.
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Cursed to Die — With its relentless tempo and intricate guitar work, this song stands out as a representation of Lorna Shore's aggressive style while exploring themes of despair and existential dread.
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Pain Remains III: In a Sea of Fire — As a climactic conclusion to the trilogy, this track delivers an epic soundscape with layered instrumentation that reflects the album's emotional journey, demonstrating their artistic ambition.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends orchestral elements with deathcore effectively, showcasing strong composition and cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album features orchestral arrangements interwoven with heavy guitar riffs and guttural vocals, creating a dynamic contrast throughout its tracks.
- Each of the three 'Pain Remains' tracks serves as a thematic and musical climax, progressively building intensity and emotional weight.
- The first half of the album maintains a relentless pace, while the latter half introduces more atmospheric elements, allowing for brief moments of respite.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cathartic release through intensity
- immersive emotional exploration
- late-night solitude with depth
- dynamic shifts in pacing
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lighthearted background music
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 14, 2022, 'Pain Remains' is Lorna Shore's third studio album, following their 2020 EP '…And I Return to Nothingness'. This album showcases the band's evolution into a more ambitious sound, blending symphonic elements with their established deathcore foundation and marking a significant moment in their rising trajectory within the heavy music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shadow of Intent· Enterprise Earth· Fit for an Autopsy
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Pain Remains II: After All I’ve Done, I’ll Disappear
The shift from despair to a haunting acceptance occurs as the lyrics confront self-identity and mortality head-on.
The abrupt tonal change emphasizes vulnerability amidst chaos, providing a stark contrast to the surrounding aggression while deepening the album's emotional complexity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Welcome Back, O’ Sleeping Dreamer 7:21
- 2 Into the Earth 5:12
- 3 Sun//Eater 6:10
- 4 Cursed to Die 4:40
- 5 Soulless Existence 7:12
- 6 Apotheosis 4:54
- 7 Wrath 4:57
- 8 Pain Remains I: Dancing Like Flames 5:52
- 9 Pain Remains II: After All I’ve Done, I’ll Disappear 5:36
- 10 Pain Remains III: In a Sea of Fire 9:12
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