Evanescene CD Review

-by Ann Marie

Amy Lee’s band Evanescence released their latest CD, “The Open Door” Wednesday, October 3.

Before the release, Lee split from her boyfriend, lead singer of Seether, Shaun Morgan, according to monstersandcritics.com.

However, other tragedies hit the band harder, for instance, Ben Moody, co-founder, left mid-tour and his replacement Terry Balsamo, former Cold guitarist, had a stroke the year before. Also the bassist, Will Boyd, left the group in July, according to monstersandcritics.com.

This all pushed Lee into taking time to find her inner self and move past all the disasters.

As stated by monstersandcritics.com, Lee said, “It took me a while to figure out who I was.”

Compared to her old CD, “Fallen” with its hard rock and loud lyrics, Evanescence lovers will love the new improved sound Lee has to offer.

Lee said, “I wanted to prove that not only could I do it myself, but I could make a better album than before,” according to monstersandcritics.com

Her new CD has shown a stronger and more courageous Amy Lee. It includes different ballads such as “Your Star” and “Snow White Queen” that she has written along with a softer side to her personality. However, it still packs a punch of the old fashion hard rock, but with a twist of passion and change in harmony towards the end of the tracks.

Lee’s beautiful voice will keep Evanescence listeners singing with her for years. “The Open Door” is now available at any convenient store that sells CDs for as low as $10.