Evanescence
by Evanescence
  • Record Label: Wind-Up
  • Release Date: Oct 11, 2011
Metascore
63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
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  1. PopMatters
    Oct 19, 2011
    50
    Evanescence may not be doing anything fresh or positively controversial on this new record all about itself. But they sure know how to keep their diehard fans happy by largely repeating the same formula that worked for them in the past.
  2. Spin
    Oct 12, 2011
    50
    Too much of the time, Evanescence get lost in the cavernous spaces carved out by their unsecret weapon.
  3. Rolling Stone
    Oct 11, 2011
    50
    The sometimes syrupy mix of piano, guitar and strings feels more like a formula than a genuine catharsis.

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#29 Most Discussed Album of 2011
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#18 Most Shared Album of 2011

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User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 160 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 130 out of 160
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 160
  3. Negative: 12 out of 160
  1. Tredskies
    Oct 16, 2011
    10
    Mature, well written, well-composed are just 3 of the top terms that come to mind when listening to this album. Some artists, as they growMature, well written, well-composed are just 3 of the top terms that come to mind when listening to this album. Some artists, as they grow with their music, alter their style and lose their identity. Amy Lee and company has proved that their style is positively authentic, powerful, and unwavering. This album has great flavor and really moves the body and soul. The writing is amazing, as usual. If it were possible for Amy Lee to sing any better, she just topped herself with this album. The vocals will blow you away like the didn't in the last 2 albums ...it's that good. God knows how she managed to improve her already amazing voice, but she did it. This album is a critical show of top notch musicianship and every artist who's "remaking" themselves would do well to take a page from this book. Beautiful album, beautiful music, welcome back Evanescence!… Full Review »
  2. ilias1992
    Oct 17, 2011
    10
    This must be their best album yet!!!Every song is different and each one of them is worth listening to!My very favourite: The change, my heartThis must be their best album yet!!!Every song is different and each one of them is worth listening to!My very favourite: The change, my heart is broken, the other side, erase this, lost in paradise, sick, never go back, swimming home, new way to bleed,disappear, secret door.I think I've said enough!!!Go BUY this album!!!… Full Review »
  3. CityElectric
    Oct 13, 2011
    9
    Okay, I admit, it sounds a little different from the Evanescence we knew from Fallen and The Open Door. But do I mind? The answer is no. AmyOkay, I admit, it sounds a little different from the Evanescence we knew from Fallen and The Open Door. But do I mind? The answer is no. Amy Lee still sounds great as ever, totally finishing the songs. The new bands member do a great job at giving off the old Evanescence feeling. All in all, it's great! One thing though, I am missing a softer, sadder song, like My Immortal or Hello. So, yes, it sounds a little different, but it made me fall in love with Evanescence again!… Full Review »
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