Evanescence - EVANESCENCE "Origin" CD by BIGWIG, 11 tracks
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Free Music Notes for EVANESCENCE "Origin" CD by BIGWIG, 11 tracks
Free Music Review: The BIGWIG (Legit) Version
Hit: 5 Stars
I myself haven't baughten one from Amazon, because I already have a copy of the REAL "Origin", that I got on eBay for about 90 dollars. But based on the cover alone, the promise of only 11 tracks, and the claim of the BIGWIG label, I can already validate that this version, the BIGWIG version, is the REAL-EFFIN-DEAL.
So as many others have stated, DO NOT be suckered into "19 track re-release" BOOTLEGS. Get this one. The 11 track version. As it is the REAL-DEAL saught after one. Not the cheap-assed 19 track BOOTLEG knockoff one.
As per a review? This album is magnificent! If you can ever get your hands on one of the REAL ones, you'll be thanking yourself after hearing it the full way through. For Amy and co.'s first full leingth LP, this is quite a good one. Dare I say, even better than Fallen? Origin, is all over the place. It's still the Amy Lee we all love, but a bit more raw.
There are a few songs on Origin fans may recognize. They are "Whisper", "Imaginary", and "My Immortal." But make no mistake, on the LEGIT version of Origin, none of these tracks, sound like they do on Fallen, aside from "My Immortal." Which only has the difference of containing NO violins, whereas it contains them, on the Fallen LP.
Overall, I believe Origin (the LEGIT version) is Evanescence's best full leingth album to date. It's more experimental than Fallen, contains a few "industrial" moments within it, and overall, is just an enjoyable 40 or so minutes worth of music. Any true fan of Evanescence and Amy Lee will absolutely appreciate their begining early years, and will love this album!
So in closing, I say that I HIGHLY suggest finding and buying this album. But again, do not be suckered into 19 track "re-releases", which are infact, really BOOTLEGS. Get the 11 track LEGIT version, from the BIGWIG label. You'll be thanking yourself, once you have.
***BONUS INFO ON THE TRUE (LEGIT) ORIGIN***
-The TRUE (Legit) tracklist of Origin is:
01. Origin
02. Whisper
03. Imaginary
04. My Immortal
05. Where Will You Go?
06. Field of Innocence
07. Even In Death
08. Anywhere
09. Lies
10. Away From Me
11. Eternal
***11 TRACKS, NOTHING MORE.***
-The Song "Eternal" has a bonus track hooked onto it, at about 5 minutes and 50 seconds into it. Many claim this to be a "blooper" of the song "Anywhere", but it's really just a short instrumental entitled "Demise."
-The REAL-DEAL album is black, and only says "Evanescence" then "Origin" on it. And is on the BIGWIG label.
-The song "Anywhere" has a short song hooked onto it of Ben and Amy saying "yeah-yeah", at 5 minutes and 23 seconds. It is NOT a seperate track, but is infact, hooked onto the track, "Anywhere." If this track isn't hooked onto "Anywhere" on your cd, then your Origin isn't real.
-The 3 songs "Imaginary", "Whisper", and "My Immortal" are ALL COMPLETELY DIFFERENT, from the ones found on the Fallen album, except for "My Immortal." Whoms ONLY difference, is that it DOESN'T contain the violins that it does, on the Fallen album.
-The ORIGINAL version of Origin, was released in the year 2000, as stated on the back of the case. NOT, in 2003 or any later than that.
And that's it. Use this review, and this guide of info, to make sure you get a REAL Origin, and NOT a BOOTLEG!
I give this (THE REAL LEGIT VERSION) a 5/5.
It's easily Evanescence's best album to date,
even if it is their first.
Get it!
If you can...
Free Music Review: The Two Origins
Hit: 5 Stars
Okay, I bought both the original Origin and the reproduced Origin, so here are all the facts:
1. the original Origin has better sound quality than the reproduced one. The reproduced Origin is kind of scrachy and echos alot of Amy's voice in a industrial kind of way, it sometimes can give you a head ache. The original one does not.
2. Although it's true on the reproduced version the tracks Whisper and My Immortal are the Fallen version while on the original version they are different from Fallen, but the Origin version of Whisper and My Immortal is not that different from Fallen. My Immortal is almost the same as the one on Fallen, if you don't pay attention, they sound exactly alike. And Whisper is just a more industrial version than the one on Fallen. So basically only Imaginary is worth hearing.
3. While it's true on the reproduced version there are alot more songs, but pretty much only Wash It All Away, Missing and an addition of a different version of Where Will You Go are worth hearing. The rest of the songs are really not that great, and many of them are fillers. But Wash It All Away and Missing are really really awesome songs you shouldn't miss.
4. While it's true in the insert of the reproduced version alot of the lyrics are wrong, but that also kind of happens on the original version. But on the original version they have credits, but disappointingly, they did not mention who wrote what songs.
5. Someone said there's a hidden track on the original version that wasn't on the reproduced version. Sorry, that is not true. There is no hidden track on the original version, Eternal, the last track, is just composed of the reproduced version of Eternal and demise. That's it.
So buyers: If you don't care about sound quality that much, I suggest you save your money and time (for bidding on ebay, the only place you can get the original Origin under 50 bucks) and buy the reproduced version. If you are a die hard Evanescence fan (like me) then buy both versions, the reproduced version is only about 10 to 11 bucks, what have you got to lose? (and since you are a die hard fan I would assume that you wouldn't care spending a little time and money to get the best sound quality of the Original version)
The album in general:
It's much darker than Fallen. The songs are mellower and slower and the lyrics are less complex than Fallen (meaning they didn't use as much imagery and complex words as they did on Fallen). Alot of organs and piano are used to create a more gothic feeling. Also, on Fallen all the songs (like I reviewed on Fallen) are like they come out of you, one of the reasons for that is because on Fallen all its lyrics are "I" statements. But on Origin there's less of that feeling. two of the songs are directed to "You" (Where Will You Go and Lies). As you know Evanescence was originally titled a "Christian" band, and Origin really has more of that "Christian" feeling: the music is kind of preachy and choir-like. But non-Christians, no worries, the songs did not make any direct reference to Christianity so even if you are really anti-Christian or an Atheist you still can enjoy the songs (I'm an Atheist myself and Evanescence is my favorite band)
Free Music Review: 11 Track or 19 Track Version?
Hit: 5 Stars
If you are looking for a lagit original Big Wig 11-track release of Origin.. GOOD LUCK! There where only 2500 or so made years ago. It was never released as a retail CD. These sold on ebay for around $250 a few years back. I've purchased 3 of the so called original 11-track versions since. Not a one where from the original 2500. The 19-track EU versions I have come across have all been factory pressed and purchased from one of the largest distributors in Sweden. Though many more of the 19 track version has been manufactured, it has become much harder to find. Now, everyone and there mother has been making and selling copies of the "original" 11-track Big Wig version. If you love the music, buy it or buy both as they are different with the EU version including a lot more material. Don't spend a lot on an 11-track thinking you are going to get one of the originals. Also I believe you can download the 11-track version from the bands site.
Below is the track list for the 19-track version. Notice it includes 2 tracks that where cut from the original Origin, "Listen to the Rain" (a song Amy Lee wrote for her high school graduation which included her school's choir) and "Demise". Also, I really do like their version of Nervana's Heart Shaped Box on this CD.
1. ORIGIN
2. WHISPER
3. IMAGINARY
4. MY IMMORTAL
5. WHERE WILL YOU GO
6. FIELD OF INNOCENCE
7. EVEN IN DEATH
8. ANYWHERE
9. WHERE WILL YOU GO (REPRISE)
10. LIES
11. AWAY FROM ME
12. ETERNAL
13. LISTEN TO THE RAIN
14. DEMISE
15. WASH IT ALL AWAY
16. BEFORE THE DAWN
17. BRING ME TO LIFE (MIXMAN MIKE'S CLUB MIX)
18. MISSING
19. HEART SHAPED BOX (LIVE ACOUSTIC NIRVANA COVER
Free Music Review: AWESOME!! :P
Hit: 5 Stars
I love this CD. I just got it, and it was exactly what I was expecting! These are my ratings on each song:
Origin ~ 7.5/10 ~ This song really could have been part of Whisper,but I guess they were just looking to have more songs.
Whisper ~ 9/10 ~ This track sounds just like the Fallen version, only a little more scratchy and industrial.
Imaginary ~ 11/10 ~ I LOVE this version better than I like the Fallen one. It just sounds better.
My Immortal ~ 9/10 ~ This version sounds just like the one on Fallen, only it just keeps you waiting for the violins to come on.
Where Will You Go ~ 10/10 ~ Probably my second-favorite song on the album, this song should have been put on Fallen. It's about someone who is conceited and only thinks about themselves.
Field of Innocence ~ 9/10 ~ A song about remembering what it was like to be a child.
Even In Death ~ 8/10 ~ A song about the feeling you get when someone dies - like you could just talk with them, and people call you crazy for doing that,
Anywhere ~ 9/10 ~ About a couple who creates their own imaginary world....
Lies ~ 10/10 ~ I like it when the death growls come on, this is the only song by Evanescence that has death growls.
Away From Me ~ 8.5/10 ~ I like the chorus of this song, but some other parts can get boring. That's just MY opinion , though.
Eternal ~ 9.5/10 ~ The beeping is really cool, this song just sounds like a bunch of random sounds: from beeping to piano to rain to drums etc.
Whole album ~ 10/10
Those are my ratings. If you disagree or want to add anything, then add a comment! :P
Free Music Review: Buying a US 11 Track verion vs EU 19 Track version
Hit: 5 Stars
Only 2500 of the original 11 track version where release and sold at a few shows before Evanescence made it big. This was never distributed. These are almost impossible to find anymore and sold on the aucion sites for about $250. This was a few years ago.
11 Track US Version
I've purchased 3 here on amazon and They didn't have a full booklet and after checking on my computer all where on CDR. None where $250 though all cost plenty. The sound was fine. None where actually original. None where factory manufactured. These where copies of the original.
19 Track EU Version
I first had seen this version back in 2002 when I worked at a music import house. A few music distribution companies in Holland & Germany were selling this. These where legitimate companies but it was available for only a few months. Wish I had purchased one back then. I have purchased 2 here of the 19 track version. Both of these where factory manufactured and not CDR's. They included real inserts. The sound quality was very good but not as polished as the major releases.
I believe a deal went back between BigWig Records and Epic. Big Wig will not re-release this album for the US and doesn't want the EU version to be sold anymore as it was showing up here in the US. Wy they don't is beyond me. If you can find a copy of either then get it and hold on to it. An 11 track is more likely to be a fake. There are still a few of the EU versions around and more likely to find as it was actually imported and distributed (for a very short time).