Evanescence - The Open Door
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Free Music Review: Difference of style not quality
Hit: 5 Stars
Every time I read a review, I have to laugh because people are expecting almost too much from a band that will be different not worse without Ben Moody. I keep hearing that Ben Moody's departure meant the melodies went with him. Well, even if that's true, the new guitarist has more crunching riffs than melodies. It's a difference of style not quality.
Open Door is Fallen on acid.
The guitars are heavier, and Amy's lyrics are darker and meaner. Hello, the new guitarist used to play for COLD! It depends on what you expected from the album. I can see Open Door lacking Melody, but you don't want an artist to put the same kind of album out every time.
Open Door shows maturity and an edge Moody couldn't give to Evanescence. If Amy is happier with having more Freedom to be herself than I would wait to see future albums to decide if Evanescence is truly lost. You have to expect change when a vocalist has a new writing partner. I still hear Fallen in Open Door. Different is Good not Bad.
My favorite tracks were Call Me When You Are Sober, Lithium, Cloud Nine, Lose Control, The Only One, All that I'm Living For, and Good Enough.
I like this album because the riffs are awesome, and we see a different side of Amy. To anyone who hasn't listened to Open Door. Listen to the album several times not expecting what you heard on Fallen.
Amy you rock!
Free Music Review: Grand Goth Rock
Hit: 5 Stars
For their follow-up to the popular "Fallen," Evanescence sets their sights even higher this time. Amy Lee earns the Goth-Rock Queen title this time around. This album is an excellent showcase for their overall growth and maturity. I wasn't sure what to expect on this record because of personnel changes. But it at least matches "Fallen," if not surpass it. "The Open Door" is more heavy handed and takes a brave step forward. It's a daunting task to record a new record after such massive success, but Evanescence has succeeded and then some. "The Open Door" does deviate somewhat from "Fallen" because the atmosphere is bigger, more ambitious, and more Goth. But they've clearly stepped out of the shows of their previous record. I must commend them also for not just doing a retread of their prior work. Evanescence definitely brought something new to the table this time. Amy Lee's voice is in top form. And this album proves that the talent ran deep in the original configuration of the band, probably more than most thought. Even I'm a little surprised given so much hype surrounding previous members. The current lineup may prove to be a more formidable combination. With songs like "Sweet Sacrifice" and "All that I'm Living For," it's hard to argue with this vision.
Favorites: Sweet Sacrifice, Weight of the World, Lithium, Snow White Queen, Lacrymosa, The Only One, All That I'm Living For
Free Music Review: My Place Among the Ashes
Hit: 5 Stars
"The Open Door" represents the next phase of development for Evanescence; no longer relegated to "muse" status, the independent Amy Lee explodes in waves of seraphic, emotionally-charged, maturely-rendered song.
From the first bombastic notes of "Sweet Sacrifice" to the soulful finale "Good Enough," this album offers a rich, symphonic feast reminiscent of pre-label Evanescence. Amy Lee's voice soars above blasting rock with the best efforts including (but by no means limited to) the haunting piano ballad "Lithium," tortured "Snow White Queen," epic "Lacrymosa" (which samples Mozart's "Requiem" with choral arrangement by Amy Lee), thoroughly creepy "Like You" (addressed to Amy Lee's dead sister), intense "The Only One" and "All That I'm Living For," a vocal tour-de-force courtesy of Amy Lee.
Obviously influenced by Amy Lee's recent break-up with longtime boyfriend Shaun Morgan and the departure of Ben Moody from Evanescence, the overall mood of "The Open Door" is darker than that of "Fallen." Surprisingly, "The Open Door" also boasts hip-hop undertones; many of the tracks feature bass beats courtesy of the legendary DJ Lethal, famous table-turner of rap crew House of Pain and rap-rock band Limp Bizkit.
All in all, the best album of 2006! Loyal Evanescence fans and new listeners alike will adore "The Open Door"!
Free Music Review: Ambitiously Dark and Haunting
Hit: 5 Stars
"The Open Door" is an absolute masterpiece. I'm hooked. It gets better each time I play it. Amy Lee's voice is so stunning against the much darker, richer, and heavier tones on this album. The guitars grind more, their more aggressive, they get underneath your skin. They take Amy's voice to another level. "The Open Door" is somewhere between Goth-Rock opera and requiem. It's a striking combination. This album celebrates true artistry. Evanescence has outdone themselves. It's mesmerizing. Emotionally, the album never lets go. It grabs you from the first song. "The Open Door" is definitely more intense than their previous album "Fallen." While that one relied more on commercial appeal, this one soars because of its journey into the unknown. It's not just about making hits, it's about great art. The line that sticks in my head the most is from the song "All That I'm Living For." Amy says, "Lock the last open door-my ghosts are gaining on me." Amy's an interesting storyteller, both enchanting and introspective. She's not afraid to wrestle with her inner demons. Some will continue to question the absence of Ben Moody. But guitarists Terry Balsamo and John LeCompt more than compensate for his departure. If anything, "The Open Door" is Evanescence uncut, unchained, and finally emancipated. And I'm choosing to celebrate this.Free Music Review: Take Your Time With This One
Hit: 5 Stars
As a fan of this group's previous release, Fallen, I was prepared to be disappointed with The Open Door. My first listen seemed to confirm it: a couple of songs clearly with promising hooks, but my overall impression was that the group had come back to earth with a much more mediocre effort. A month later, it has become obvious to me that my first impression was completely wrong: the new release is at least the equal of Fallen, and The Open Door may ultimately be judged to be the superior album. Amy Lee's powerful vocals are front and center on every cut, as they should be. If Amy Lee is not the gold standard of female pop/rock singers, I can't think of who is. OK, comparing singers involves making very subjective judgements. I saw Grace Slick live at a concert at the Atlantic City race track a few weeks before Woodstock. Saw Janis Joplin from the edge of the stage pretty late in her career. So, we're talking geezer here. Anyway, I agree with the others who have complemented the production values of The Open Door: Amy Lee's voice is right there for you with its full power, the amazing emotional range and its unique expressiveness. And the songwriting is very solid; there are at least a half a dozen excellent tunes on this new album. So, plunk down your 12 bucks, take your time and savor this one.