REVIEW: Evanescence “The Open Door” (RM)
January 7th, 2007 | 
Reviews | Source: Renown Magazine (8)
It feels like decades since the 2003 debut of Wind Up Records’ Evanescence hit store shelves. Titled Fallen, the CD went on to sell over seven million units and sparked many wannabe bands who were trying to nail a carbon copy of the band’s successful goth-rock tendencies. Aside from the copycats, the past three years also brought forth significant changes and struggles for the group, including the departure of guitarist Ben Moody who first met vocalist Amy Lee at a Christian summer camp years ago. Then when you add in the initial “are they or aren’t they a Christian band?” fiasco that was broadcasted in virtually every news outlet, more internal bickering, and a live CD/DVD that even fans forget about, one could only wonder how well Evanescence’s sophomore album would do. With essentially a new band now behind her, would Amy Lee and company pick up where the debut left off? […read more]
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