Release date: Oct. 3, 2006
13 tracks; 54:15
Like pumpkins and scary movies, there's something almost spooky and comfortable about heavy brooding music and Amy Lee's voice.
The debut album from Evanescence, "Fallen," rocketed up charts and their sophomore effort, "The Open Door," follows nicely behind it.
Christian band? Metal band? Who cares! They're music is strong, lyrics are powerful and vocals are momentarily haunting.
The first single is a powerful one entitled, "Call Me When You're Sober," is aimed at ex-boyfriend and Seether singer Shaun Morgan - who later entered rehab.
"Lithium" is more mellow with strings and piano carrying the melody - think Tori Amos.
While there were fears the band wouldn't be able to continue their success after songwriter Ben Moody left the band, "The Open Door" shows the fears weren't warranted.
It's a solid effort and difficult to find any weak spots. Musically, vocally, lyrically - it's one of the best albums of the year.
"Snow White Queen" may come off as a little techno to begin with, but it eventually settles into a nice melody.
As a whole, "The Open Door" is not all slow, it's not all metal...it's balanced.
Lee finds more maturity in her vocals and it shines of great things to come down the road for the band.
Posted by jeffhahnedisabled at October 20, 2006 7:01 AM
