The Dissident
Ancient Mariner
92/365
Fallen - Evanescence
Format: Vinyl
Going Under - The opening track to one of the more well known female led metal bands in the commercial setting. Amy sings really well and the band delivers a solid track. This is a strong start to the album, the backing vocals are really strong on this track - 8/10
Bring Me To Life - A slow piano intro begins the next track, instantly recognizable. Amy's vocals are haunting in this portion of the track. The band comes in and the tempo builds. While the guest singer does a solid job it does feel a little disjointed in comparison to other Evanescence tracks. The memes to this track are wonderful. - 9/10
Everybody's Fool - This is the track where I think Evanescence really hits their mark for the first time on the album. Absolutely amazing track about how media affects our culture. There is clear disgust in the lyrics and delivery. Great track - 10/10
My Immortal - Following up an amazing track with the incredibly emotional and well known power ballad. This track shows the sheer beauty in Amy's voice and her piano abilities. I prefer the "Band" version which contains more of a guitar breakdown towards the end, however this track is amazing regardless of which version you listen to. - 10/10
Haunted - A creepy intro leads into Amy singing being distorted, this song doesn't click with me very much. But it still is a solid track nonetheless - 7.5/10
Tourniquet - Another calm intro leads into a heavy rocking track, once Amy begins singing without distortion my enjoyment goes up considerably. A really strong track as a whole - 9/10
Imaginary - Side 2 kicks off with an amazing track. Absolutely majestic and powerful. Great track - 10/10
Taking Over Me - Beginning slower but clearly building throughout. This track doesn't grab me nor pull me in. Overall a weaker but still solid track - 7.5/10
Hello - Another haunting piano ballad, a song about realizing that you aren't dreaming following the death of someone close. A beautiful track and if I recall correctly the only track never played live due to the powerful emotions conveyed. - 9.5/10
My Last Breath - An amazing track as with the rest of the album the content of the lyrics is rather dark but the band delivers an excellent track around it. The chorus is really strong - 10/10
Whisper - The album closes off with another amazing track. Strong delivery and powerful lyrics - 9.5/10
Overall 91%
Fallen - Evanescence
Format: Vinyl
Going Under - The opening track to one of the more well known female led metal bands in the commercial setting. Amy sings really well and the band delivers a solid track. This is a strong start to the album, the backing vocals are really strong on this track - 8/10
Bring Me To Life - A slow piano intro begins the next track, instantly recognizable. Amy's vocals are haunting in this portion of the track. The band comes in and the tempo builds. While the guest singer does a solid job it does feel a little disjointed in comparison to other Evanescence tracks. The memes to this track are wonderful. - 9/10
Everybody's Fool - This is the track where I think Evanescence really hits their mark for the first time on the album. Absolutely amazing track about how media affects our culture. There is clear disgust in the lyrics and delivery. Great track - 10/10
My Immortal - Following up an amazing track with the incredibly emotional and well known power ballad. This track shows the sheer beauty in Amy's voice and her piano abilities. I prefer the "Band" version which contains more of a guitar breakdown towards the end, however this track is amazing regardless of which version you listen to. - 10/10
Haunted - A creepy intro leads into Amy singing being distorted, this song doesn't click with me very much. But it still is a solid track nonetheless - 7.5/10
Tourniquet - Another calm intro leads into a heavy rocking track, once Amy begins singing without distortion my enjoyment goes up considerably. A really strong track as a whole - 9/10
Imaginary - Side 2 kicks off with an amazing track. Absolutely majestic and powerful. Great track - 10/10
Taking Over Me - Beginning slower but clearly building throughout. This track doesn't grab me nor pull me in. Overall a weaker but still solid track - 7.5/10
Hello - Another haunting piano ballad, a song about realizing that you aren't dreaming following the death of someone close. A beautiful track and if I recall correctly the only track never played live due to the powerful emotions conveyed. - 9.5/10
My Last Breath - An amazing track as with the rest of the album the content of the lyrics is rather dark but the band delivers an excellent track around it. The chorus is really strong - 10/10
Whisper - The album closes off with another amazing track. Strong delivery and powerful lyrics - 9.5/10
Overall 91%