Evanescence "smacks you in the face"!

After five years of silence from Evanescence, they release a comeback album! The band has recently replaced some members that had left the band. Which, in my opinion, was a very good move because it gave the band a whole new sound. It still has the Evanescence feel, but it's not like anything they have recorded before. It is self titled, which was another good move in my opinion, because it is the beginning of a new band. Amy Lee, front woman and pianist, uses phrases like "it smacks you right in the face", and "its all over the place". Meaning that there is not a specific feel for the album. Every song is different. It is also the heaviest album she has done so far. I'm loving that about it!
I have always been a huge fan of the band, and have their other cd's and listen to them often. (I pretty much know every word to Fallen.) They are excellent, but I was ready for something slightly different. And that is exactly what they did, and what they needed to do. That way people don't get bored.
One of the best things about Amy Lee is her piano music. This new album is not piano heavy like her other albums, but it still has that beautiful piano in some of the songs. (Especially number six!) I'm glad they didn't cut that out completely, because that is one of the things that defines Evanescence. The new album is a perfect combination of heavy chunky riffs and flowing melodies. (I'm loving the drums in "The Other Side"!) And her voice, is amaaaazing, like usual.
She uses the word "fun" to describe the album. They had tons of fun making the album, and the album in itself is fun and something you can groove to. I am very happy with their new sound and glad they have recorded something they are proud of. Rock on guys!

Look for this album... and buy it!!!