What makes What If I Was Nothing by All That Remains notable?

The album debuted at number 35 on the Billboard 200, marking a notable achievement for the band amidst a competitive landscape. Its release also sparked discussions on lyrical depth and emotional themes, highlighting a shift toward more introspective songwriting. What If I Was Nothing is All That Remains' sixth studio album, released in 2013, following their commercially successful record A War You Cannot Win. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity within the metalcore genre while facing lineup changes and evolving musical styles.

How many songs are on What If I Was Nothing?

What If I Was Nothing has 1 track, running approximately 4 minutes.

What If I Was Nothing

All That Remains · 2013

4 min · 1 track · metalcore

A blend of melodic hooks and aggressive instrumentation that captures the essence of modern metalcore.

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What If I Was Nothing — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of existential questions and personal struggle, featuring a captivating balance between heavy riffs and melodic choruses.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

40 /100

Lowland

Higher than 1% of albums we've rated

The song showcases solid writing and performance but lacks the depth for lasting impact.

What we noticed

The song structure follows a verse-chorus format, with a bridge that introduces a breakdown section.
There is a prominent use of dynamic shifts, moving from quieter verses to explosive choruses.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and evolution in sound after previous successes.
Career context: What If I Was Nothing is All That Remains' sixth studio album, released in 2013, following their commercially successful record A War You Cannot Win. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity within the metalcore genre while facing lineup changes and evolving musical styles.
Stylistic neighbors: Killswitch Engage· As I Lay Dying· Parkway Drive