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Just when new rock was being declared yesterday’s news, Evanescence comes
along to spice things up a little bit. I’m listening to their new album,
and I can’t
bring myself to take it out of my computer driver. It really is that good.
Their debut
album was released recently and it’s already been ordered massively across
the
globe. “My Immortal” and “Bring Me To Life” were featured in Marvel Comics’
smash hit movie, Daredevil (see the review of the movie or
the soundtrack). These two tracks put the band from Arkansas on the music map.
Audiences have shown that they are thrilled by their music. Their airplay
on radio
stations is occurring more frequently than any current band. They have been
named in the United Kingdom as the “grown-up” Linkin Park — another rock
band
whose music is selling out.
The last album I reviewed was Reimaginator
Redux from Paris By Night. If you enjoyed their music, then I would
strongly recommend Evanescence. It has the same dark, seductive music you
can’t help but pump in your car stereo. However, with Evanescence, their
music
is much darker, more gothic, and more full of feeling and passion than
anything
out there. They just have more of everything you want from a rock band —
in fact,
I think I need to have a reshuffle of my top five albums. Although I
thought the
tunes on this CD are quite similar, the meanings to every track are very
different.
Having a female lead singer is very rare in a rock band. Singer Amy Lee is
one of
a handful of lead female vocalists to succeed. Her vocals are truly
emotional. The
lyrics are poetic, sorrowful, and at times deeply spiritual. Evanescence
is the
most stunning gothic metal band I’ve ever heard. She steals the show every
time.
If you’re looking to add life to your CD collection, this is the CD for
you. And if
you’re a Tori Amos
fan, it’s worth getting this album.
Evanescence has created a true masterpiece in Fallen. To date, this is
the best debut of 2003.
