Hey guys! Jaime again. I know I've left you hanging on what artist I'd be featuring today but I couldn't be more excited to announce that it's Evanescence. You may have heard the new single "What You Want" on the radio by now. I'll admit it took a while to grow on me but now I can't live without it.
I'm so excited for this CD that today's ThemeSong Thursday is going to be featuring not only the song but the whole album. Make sure you pick it up in stores or legally download to support Amy and the gang. Don't miss the deluxe version with four bonus songs and an exclusive DVD.
Amy Lee has spent her band hiatus well, writing poignant tracks that immediately grab your attention and force you to hold on for dear life. Her haunting voice can soar into the high octaves or slip deeply into a lower range but you're never going to be able to ignore it. The enchanting melodies of such songs as Sick, Made of Stone and The Other Side will worm their way into your head and stay there for days. Not to be ignored are the deafening guitar licks, piano instrumentation and the addition of Lee on the harp, a hobby she's since added to her musical repertoire.
If you're a fan of the band's harder hitting songs like Going Under and Bring Me to Life you're sure to love Erase This, a track that is equal parts dance along and anger filled rock song. Fans of My Immortal and Lithium will instantly fall in love with Lost in Paradise. The haunting lyrics really dig deep into your soul and implant themselves in your heart. There's no denying the emotion coursing through Amy's body every time she performs this ballad. Another sure to be fan favorite is My Heart is Broken. As a slow introduction builds into a harder rock song fans may recognize the style from many songs on the first CD. If you were put off by the bands experimental sound on 2006's the Open Door you'll be glad to know that side has been scaled back significantly, allowing the band to grow as unit.
Perhaps the most important part of the whole album is the addition live violins, violas and cellists from the 11 musicians adding backing instrumentals to the five member band. If you've been watching the behind the scenes Tweeting, Facebooking and industry insider gossip you'll know that the band recently recruited their former guitarist back from the clutches of Seether much to the chagrin of Mr. Shaun Morgan, Amy's former love and lead singer for Seether. Rounding out the lineup are Terry Balsamo, former guitarist from Cold, Will Hunt, most recently from Black Label Society, on drums and bassist Tim McCord.
As the band continues to change and develop, fans are experiencing a new side of Amy Lee, a side that is visibly comfortable in her skin, apparent in both media interviews and stage performances. Lee says that this band is the best version of Evanescence yet and she's confident that the music will show just how cohesive they are as a unit. Evanescence (the album) sounds much more thought out than The Open Door though it doesn't quite live up to Ben Moody's vision on Fallen but definitely gets a dose of creativity and spirit from the talented front-woman.
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