So what's everyone's take on Evanescence?

[Khephra]

I've heard the name around, but I finally saw one of their videos. Pretty interesting, I must say...however, that's just from one song. Anyone out there that can give me a review on the whole cd?

[ButterflyBlood]

1. the rapping ruins that song

that chick is hot.

not much else I can say.

[soothsayer]

2. I think they broke into the biz as "Christian Rock"ers, but now will...

...forsake that for good ol' degenerate rock.

[yeti]

3. EE humor

I think they're going to fade.

[wyldwolf]

4. I like them, especially the rapping...

...lends a young, vibrant, hip feel to their sound.

[Cosmic_Latte]

5. I like them

For their songs "Bring Me to Life" and "My Immortal".

[Cleve Steamer]

6. I am totally unqualified to review the album

. . . because I don't like pop music. I only picked it up due to a family connection I have to one of the band members.

However . . . if you like "Going Under" (the new video) and "Bring Me To Life," you'll probably like the album. Most of the album is in that same style: catchy vocal hooks on top of flavorless nu-metal. Fortunately, the rapping is limited to that one song.

I liked many of the songs at first, but I quickly grew bored with the simplicity of the music and lyrics. The two songwriters are only in their early 20s, so I hope they'll continue to grow and make good on the promise they show.

Oddly enough, the drummer is formerly of a Christian-themed death metal band (Living Sacrifice). The lead guitarist/songwriter is into death metal, horror movies, and that whole scene. Sadly, there is no connection to extreme metal in their actual music. :(

http://www.evanescence.com

[KG]

7. uh, 'a Christian-themed death metal band'?

:wtf:

[ButterflyBlood]

8. they weren't really "true" death metal

soundwise, more like Slayer (who are also not death metal), but Christian metal (yes even death metal) does exist. I don't like metal but I do like metalcore (a combo of metal and hardcore) but most Christian metalcore bands suck as they're just rip offs of more popular secular bands. One exception being Spitfire, even though they quit being Christian on their last EP.

Go listen to Zao and see how heavy it is. That's a Christian band. Some of their earlier stuff is OK but the latest stuff is HORRIBLE.

[KG]

10. nah. i don't do metal or xtian.

gonna look see if there are any 'christian-themed' Adhans. :eyes:

[newyawker99]

16. Congrats Cleve Steamer!! 200 posts

:toast:

[curse10]

9. Crap, complete and utter crap

but that's just my opinion.

[Nlighten1]

11. I like and don't like them...

I think they need a new producer...the music is great but the chick sings WAY too whiny.

[Blue_Chill]

12. I like the CD a lot

I bought it thinking 'please don't suck' as I had only heard one song. I am pleased to say I can listen thru the whole cd very happily.

I would advise you to get it.

[Khephra]

13. Thanks for everyone's opinions!

:hi:

[radwriter0555]

14. just a wee bit too dramatic for me, but my 10 year old kid

likes em.

[sham]

15. ugh... bottom feeders...

Latest installment in the teen angst category. I'd rank it in the same category as Avril Lavigne, Staind, etc.
:puke:
What happened? In my day, depressed teenagers listenend to The Cure, Joy Division, etc. Now my (much) younger siblings listen to shit like this.