- Audio CD (30 Sep 2003)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Enhanced, Extra tracks, Import
- Label: Sbme Import
- ASIN: B0000AFONX
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (331 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 511,285 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Going Under |
| 2. Bring Me To Life |
| 3. Everybody's Fool |
| 4. My Immortal |
| 5. Haunted |
| 6. Tourniquet |
| 7. Imaginary |
| 8. Taking Over Me |
| 9. Hello |
| 10. My Last Breath |
| 11. Whisper |
| 12. Farther Away |
Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
Fallen, the debut album from Evanescence (a previously unknown quartet from Little Rock, Arkansas) was given a nice boost by the Daredevil soundtrack. Their songs "My Immortal" and the imposing "Bring Me to Life" are clear stand-outs in the film, mainly because they work so well with the dramatic, eerie undertones of the story line. They reappear here on the band's debut, alongside a selection of similarly brooding tracks that evoke pensive artists such as Tori Amos and the Cranberries. Vocalist Amy Lee has the kind of voice that can cause weeks of insomnia, but on songs such as "Tourniquet" and "Haunted" she belies the music's sinister mood with even-handed spirituality, thoughtfully letting some light shine through the tempest. --Aidin Vaziri
Product Description
Note: 2003 appears on the artwork as this was when the album was originally recorded.
The track 12 is an unlisted bonus track.
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It's very rare that I find an album which leaves me completely bowled over on first listen, but Evanescence's "Fallen" is one such release. From the punkish rock of "Going Under" to the gothic-inspired "Whisper", this album never hits a bad note. Evanescence were promoted as a Christian band during their early days and those origins are clear on tracks like "Tourniquet", but don't let that put you off; "Fallen" is a great collection of songs seemingly influenced by almast every genre of music - rock, nu-metal, gothic, classical, punk and even a hint of pop.
Vocalist Amy Lee has one of those voices that only comes along once in a while; haunting, beautiful and melodic. She manages to make every track her own, but really excels on the two ballads "My Immortal" and "Hello". Backed with little more than a piano she is able to demonstrate her full vocal dexterity, and sent shivers down my spine in the process. Meanwhile, on "Bring Me To Life" she is the perfect antithesis to guest singer Paul McCoy's (lead singer of 12 stones, another fantastic group) gravelly, rough voice.
The music itself is no less wonderful. Guitars, drums, keyboards, synthesisers and even violins work in harmony to create highly atmospheric pieces like "Haunted" and "Imaginary". Basically Evanescence are the perfect musical combination; everything comes together in order to make eleven stand-out tracks that will often leave you awestruck.
Some reviewers have compared the group to Linkin Park, but look beyond that and you'll find that Evanescence are so much more. This album will be staying in my CD player for a long, long time...
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Okay, I know I'm strange, but not only has this album been a favourite of mine for several years, but I found it great study music while I was in college. I can still put it on and just listen for a couple hours while I read or work on a project, occasionally listening closely to some of the lyrics (as I am doing now). In all this time the songs have grown familiar, but not old. Rather they are like old friends that I frequently want to visit.
I appreciate that nearly every word on the CD is understandable. I like this genre of music, but dislike those artists that feel the need to unintelligibly scream nearly every word. Sure there were a couple places I wasn't sure until I looked up lyrics on-line--but that would be true with almost anything.
Really it is hard to describe the tracks, except to say that they're different, but all good. No Amy Lee's voice doesn't sound radically different in each track, but you can find something different about each, be it the message, the tone, or just the beat. The collection works together to snythesize one coherent whole. Yes, a bit dark, but more enjoyable than depressing.
I never heard any of these songs overplayed on the radio, so any saturation is due to my own choice of playing the CD--and I've not reached that point yet. If you haven't checked this group out then give them a chance, especially if you enjoy the samples Amazon provides to listen.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
remember back in 2003 when 'bring me to life' was never off the radio but you still loved it well this album will take you back to that time. Every song on this album is great and is relistenable. From strong rock to melodic tunes this has it all. In hindsight, listening to their new effort 'the open door' you realise how great this album is. it has a pace and a drive 'the open door' doesn't have. the song are different from each other so you want to keep listening you never know what the next track will be like.
i would recommend this to anyone. i got this in 2003 and it has been a firm favourite in my CD player ever since
i would recommend this to anyone. i got this in 2003 and it has been a firm favourite in my CD player ever since
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Great music with two grammy awards!
Fallen is the debut album by Evanescence and it received a grammy award for "bring me to life" and a grammy for best new artist. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Alexcatt97
Not yet a classic, but on the way...
I bought this CD to replace an old one. It has, of course, some personal meaning, but the Evanescence sound and tunes are unforgettable. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Keith Hawkins
Awesome Nostalgia
This album is perhaps my most favourite and when I moved I lost the album and could I find it ANYWHERE? Nope. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Su
Their best album
Being an Evanescence fan since this album was first released and owning both albums produced afterwards, in my opinion, Fallen was their best album. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Starry Eyed
Fallen
Cd jumps, it seems every cd i have bought on sale at Amazon skips when playing. The only CD which works properly is the Eminem album Recovery, I would have been realy disapointed... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Leanne kelly
my review
bought this for a xmas present..my partner was very happy and such a uplifting fantastic album ,well worth the money
Published 4 months ago by my answer
A Classic
Up there with the very best of it's genre, beautiful vocals from Amy Lee and powerful music from the band. It's a classic so buy it and put it with your top 100 albums.
Published 5 months ago by The Cleaner
Great cd
I really like this band so i jumped at the chance when i saw this album its really good and i love it i really like this style of music so if you do to get it
Published 6 months ago by The Doctor
Brilliant
A brilliant album with some of the best lyrics I have ever come across, sad yet very motivational ... and true. Read more
Published 7 months ago by MusicAndArt
Excellent album
Really good light to heavy rock album. Her voice is amazing! The lyrics are brilliant and the musicians really know what they are doing.
Published 8 months ago by JH
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