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The second album from Evanescence, The Open Door sees this Arkansas, Little Rock quintet build on the metal melodrama and ambitious, Wagnerian operatics that saw former single "Bring Me To Life" top the UK chart for five weeks. The departure of co-founder Ben Moody, who reportedly left the band in 2003 to tackle an alcohol problem, means The Open Door is very much the work of singer/pianist Amy Lee. Fusing gothic, supernatural imagery with affairs of the heart, songs like "Lithium" and "Call Me When You're Sober" - a break-up number that makes like a Halloween Alanis Morisette, all girl-done-wrong sentiments ("Don't cry to me/If you loved me you would be here with me") and dramatic metal chug – sound every bit as huge as the stand-outs on their predecessor. As on Fallen, their 2003 debut, Evanescence pull the neat trick of blending rock heaviness with chart-friendly anthemicism (little wonder the band claim the mighty Meatloaf as an early inspiration). But some interesting moments come when Evanescence ease off on the metal histrionics, however - "Lacrymosa" delves a little deeper into classical composition, a trip-hop paced number featuring the strains of a string orchestra and the sombre chorus of an opera line. --Louis Pattison
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EVANESCENCE The Open Door (2006 Taiwanese issue 13-track CD album from Amy Lee & Co. returning with their 2nd album and the follow-up to the monster 14 million selling debut album Fallen including the single Call Me When Youre Sober presented in digipak picture sleeve complete with extensive picture booklet & unique obi-strip - sealed!)
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
For about an hour i have been trying to write a review. I have revised and restarted so many times that i have lost count. It is so hard to compare this album to fallen. This is because Fallen sold MILLIONS of albums and to say that it was very successful would be an understatement. However The Open Door offers so much more than Fallen. With The Open Door you can really feel every emotion in the different songs. There are aggressive rock-out songs like "Sweet Sacrifice" and "Lithium" that really hit the spot when you're in the mood for a badass heavy song. There are gentle, calming, soothing and most of all happy songs such as "Good Enough" and to me; the main emotion missing from Fallen was happiness. There are almost indescribable songs such as "Cloud Nine" and "Snow White Queen" that really pack a punch yet are so unique that you may have to listen to them again to discover how much you really like the songs whereas you probably immediately adore the others. Songs like "The Only One" and "Lose Control" are the most different and probably the catchiest songs of the album once you've sang along with the lyrics. Coming to the end of the album is "Lacrymosa" that combines beyond amazing vocals with great guitar playing and stunning classical symphony. What's left if your still begging for more is "Like you" which is a sad and brilliant melody and probably my all time favourite song; "Your Star". I don't quite know how to describe "Your Star". It starts melodically and peacefully with vocals that top all other songs, and then it gets going with the introduction of the guitars and drums, and changes to a completely outstanding track that deserves to be listened to again and again, with an utterly immense ending. To conclude, now that I have the open door, I will be sticking to it when I want my dose of Evanescence. The open door simply has much more to offer to me than what fallen does and The Open Door is most definitely my favourite album. I'm not asking you to think that too, but if you agree that this album is incredible and if you prefer the change from Fallen then please answer yes to "Was this review helpful?" Thank you for reading.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Having read some bad reviews, I was a bit dubious as to whether this would be as good as Fallen. However, I listened with an open mind and I can't see what the critics were on about! It's just as good as Fallen (admittedly not better - but that's a tough album to beat). Highlights include the single 'Call me when you're sober', the beautiful and haunting 'Good enough', and 'Lacrymosa' - anyone familiar with the original Lacrymosa from Mozart's Requiem will have chills going down their spine just like I did. Anyone who liked Fallen should have this in their collection too, it's well worth the money.
30 of 33 people found the following review helpful
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After the massive success of Fallen and selling nearly 15 million albums world wide the long awaited return of evanescence hit the scenes on october the 3rd.
After huge restructuring of the band the new album could of changed dramatically in either direction however it changed for the better the new drummer and guitarist are a fantastic addition to Amy Lee's vocals and piano.
The tracks follow the same path as fallen they speak of deep felt feelings of hate, love, pain and passion towards old loves, ex bandmates and troubled pasts. Through this the Open door album retains that passion for the audience that the fallen album created.
Hard hitting drums, and resonating vocals coupled with the occasional classical orchestra and rifts from guitarist John Lecompt give the open door album its new edge that shoots evanescence into the future and gives new meaning to rock!
Its standout tracks, give this album such meaning and devotion from fans and deserves to surpass its predecessor in all award ceremonies.
After huge restructuring of the band the new album could of changed dramatically in either direction however it changed for the better the new drummer and guitarist are a fantastic addition to Amy Lee's vocals and piano.
The tracks follow the same path as fallen they speak of deep felt feelings of hate, love, pain and passion towards old loves, ex bandmates and troubled pasts. Through this the Open door album retains that passion for the audience that the fallen album created.
Hard hitting drums, and resonating vocals coupled with the occasional classical orchestra and rifts from guitarist John Lecompt give the open door album its new edge that shoots evanescence into the future and gives new meaning to rock!
Its standout tracks, give this album such meaning and devotion from fans and deserves to surpass its predecessor in all award ceremonies.
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Great album By Evanescence but could be improved
The open door is the second album by Evanescence and was released in 2005 spawning five singles.
Sweet Sacrifise
The song is opened very well with dark sounding... Read more
Sweet Sacrifise
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Published 1 month ago by Alexcatt97
Stunning, one of the best albums of our time.
Let me start by saying, this album is nothing like Fallen. It has a much mature, gothic, sound than their first effort, and in my opinion is superior. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Liam
Interesting - In a good way
This is a very interesting album, that I strongly recommend getting if you have liked any of Evanescence's music. Read more
Published 7 months ago by MusicAndArt
Massively Underated!
The Open Door is an outstanding effort by evanescence, showing a development in sound and a maturity in lyrics. Read more
Published 9 months ago by F. Mccormick
Best Album I have purchased in years
Oh my word this album is impressive, much like the first album it's heavy and filled with very catchy guitaring, Amy's voice is a perfect balance against the crunching melodies in... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ted Glowstick
Falls short of expectations after 'Fallen' unfortunately
I hate to be harsh, but after a huge period of time waiting for a new album from Evanescence and the phenomenal album 'Fallen', expectations were high. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ange
Evanescence Excellence
I only heard this band about 4 months ago, and then it was by chance. I was so impressed by the fantastic voice of Amy Lee that I went out and bought their first album "Fallen". Read more
Published 9 months ago by D J Maggs
New fan
First came a cross this band years ago in the Daredevil film. Finally bit the bullet and bought all of their albums having listened to many of the tracks on you tube. Read more
Published 11 months ago by fan
ENCHANTING...
Actually I was curious to listen to this more experimental album from the "new" Evanescence, even if I've never been a #1 fan but still liked them quite a lot during the... Read more
Published 12 months ago by *Fridi*
the open door
It is quiet easy to listen for everyone because is so romantic even sometimes too melancholic but you never will get drowsy
Published 12 months ago by andi
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