SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 4:09 Min.
Covering U2’s “With or Without You,” Evanescence’s lead vocalist, Amy Lee, performs this track for her 2016 solo album, Recover, Volume 1.
REVIEW:
If not for the familiar lyrics, one might not even recognize Lee’s Halloween-ish take on such a seminal U2 hit. She certainly deserves credit for re-imagining the ballad through the lens of Evanescence’s indie rock sound. The closest comparison one might draw is to Ciara’s version of The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It, Black,” when hearing Lee’s slow-paced vocal performance merge with the creepy melody.
Still, Ciara has nothing on Lee, musically speaking, as far as producing a eerie vibe. Lee’s cover, in that sense, is in a league of its own.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars
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