SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 48:00 Min.
In 2003, Wind-up Records & Epic Records released Fallen as Evanescence’s debut album. Fallen’s primary writers are lead vocalist Amy Lee and bandmates Ben Moody & David Hodges. The trio was assisted on Track # 6 by Rocky Gray and John LeCompt on Track # 7. As a duo, Lee & Moody co-composed Tracks # 8 and # 11-12.
From 2004-2005, Fallen racked up six Grammy nominations: in 2004, for Album of the Year, Best Rock Album, Best Rock Song (Track # 2), *Best Hard Rock Song (also Track # 2), and *Best New Artist (* = wins); and a 2005 follow-up nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals for Track # 4.
Fallen’s twelve tracks are:
Running Time:
- “Going Under” 3:34
- “Bringing Me to Life” 3:57
- “Everybody’s Fool” 3:15
- “My Immortal” 4:24
- “Haunted” 3:06
- “Tourniquet” 4:38
- “Imaginary” 4:17
- “Taking Over Me” 3:50
- “Hello” 3:40
- “My Last Breath” 4:07
- “Whisper” 5:30
- “My Immortal” (Reprise) 4:33
Note: The album’s Japanese release includes an additional track: “Farther Away.” A live version of this tune is available on the band’s 2004 concert album, Anywhere But Home.
REVIEW:
Assuming one likes the first track, then Fallen is a welcome gem for the hard rock/gothic metal genre. With Amy Lee’s eerie vocals resonating throughout the album, each melody’s ominously pulsating vibe far surpasses artistic versatility. Evanescence’s songs, in that sense, tend to blend together as a haunting hard rock/metal answer to dark epic instrumental groups like Nox Arcana and Midnight Syndicate.
Suffice to say, Fallen is a definite keeper for rock fans.
PACKAGING:
All the relevant credits and technical information are provided.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars
