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THE REVIEW
Guys… it's been a full three years since the legendary "Fallen" that brought something new to Italy besides the old Celentano & Spice Girls, and the wait has been well rewarded. However, you need to prepare for a few things: the band is no longer the same as three years ago, Evanescence has had many problems that I won't list now; plus, with the competitiveness in this musical genre (for those who don't know, it's Gothic/Rock), it's common to change a band's style to offer something new, to smooth out one's personality (like with Tristania), sometimes creating true masterpieces and other times real flops (like Theatre of Tragedy with "Assembly").
The CD opens in a very typical way for the band, let's say a bit like "Going Under", even though the first track this time is "Sweet Sacrifice", very beautiful and dark, a good start. It follows with one of the band's biggest blows: "Call Me When You're Sober". I'm not saying it's bad, but it has nothing to do with the rest of the album, the band here tried to recreate a "Bring Me To Life 2" but in an almost Pop key, it has become too commercial. Let's say they could have directly eliminated it from the album and proposed the next track as a single: "Weight Of The World"; fantastic, with the typical atmosphere of the American band. "Lithium" is acceptable but not outstanding. "Cloud Nine" is from the series "two days until the album's lyrics are due, let's quickly throw something together". However, not a disaster. "Snow White Queen" recovers a little (just a bit) with the chorus. Magnificent "Lacrymosa". "Like You" is very ++++ let's say on the same level as "Hello" in Fallen. "Lose Control" and "The Only One" are among the best on the platter, providing a good showcase of what Evanescence has done during this time. Especially "The Only One" takes us to a gothic different from that of many other artists like Lacuna Coil, Tristania, Sirenia, … etc., more refined, even distant from the atmospheres of "Fallen". The following tracks don't stand out much. "Your Star" is a bit whiny, "Good Enough" I don't find so special, perhaps still "All That I'm Living For" can be considered...
Even if the rating is not one of the highest, I still highly recommend the CD to everyone, not just fans. I only warn that you will no longer find the rhythms and atmospheres of "Fallen" here; Evanescence is no longer the (fake) dark ones of the past, they are... refined, if I can say so. Finally, I wanted to spend a few words on the singer Amy Lee, who has improved a lot. Evanescence vvb 4ever.
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The review explores the changes in Evanescence's sound since their debut album 'Fallen', noting a move towards a more refined gothic rock style. Some tracks like 'Call Me When You're Sober' are seen as too commercial, while others such as 'Sweet Sacrifice' and 'Lacrymosa' stand out. The review praises Amy Lee's vocal improvements and recommends the album broadly, though fans should not expect the same atmosphere as their earlier work.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Evanescence
Evanescence are an American rock band centered around vocalist/pianist Amy Lee, known for blending heavy guitars with piano/strings and gothic-leaning atmospheres. They broke worldwide in 2003 with Fallen and later shifted styles across The Open Door (2006) and the self-titled Evanescence (2011), with notable lineup changes discussed heavily by reviewers.15 Reviews
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By Matt7
"The Open Door is the perfect continuation of Fallen, and it almost results in a qualitative copy."
"Amy Lee’s voice sounds great on this album, it will be seen live if she will maintain certain vocalizations...!"
By Il Grande Hallel
The album immediately showcases the band’s unique characteristics right from the first listen: heavy guitar riffs in pure rock/metal style interspersed with keyboards, acoustic pieces, and piano, creating a very gothic atmosphere.
The 13 songs that make up the album are true poems, beautifully sung by the angelic voice of vocalist Amy Lee, who seems to have even improved her style and power compared to the last album.
By cinciu
The element that stands out the most is the musical exploration.
'Call Me When You’re Sober' is now known to everyone, and even if it doesn’t repeat the success of 'Bring Me To Life,' it still achieves considerable success.
By lovelorn
"The Open Door is the best among Evanescence’s albums."
"Amy’s voice states 'fear is only in our minds' and offers operatic hints in parts never excessive and always well dosed."
