Music
Evanescence comes back strong while keeping Jesus (mostly) out of it
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Amy Lee is still at the center, but Evanescence is a group effort.
Published: October 12, 2011
Evanescence marks the first time the band releases an album without any lineup changes. Despite postponements (the original Steve Lillywhite sessions were scrapped and the quintet opted to work with producer Nick Raskulinecz of Foo Fighters, Alice in Chains, and Rush fame), the release is a solid comeback — trading on Lee’s usual larger-than-life voice, crisp production, ferocious goth-metal guitars, strong melodies, and epic choruses. It is an album filled with clear singles and, in Lee’s opinion, the best in the band’s career (read our review next week).
“This is the same band that was on tour for The Open Door, and we all feel this is the strongest that we’ve been,” Lee said. “It feels like a rebirth, is the best Evanescence-as-a-band album, it’s not just me. We’re very, very grateful to our fans for standing by during all this, even growing with us. It’s a special time and it feels like a new day.” •
Evanescence w. The Pretty Reckless and Rival Sons
$32.50
Doors at 6pm Tue, Oct 18
Sunken Garden Theatre
3875 N St. Mary’s (210) 207-3050
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