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The Open Door 
| 80% Recommended by our customers. Label: Wind-Up Catalog: Music Release date: 2006-10-03 Media: Audio CD discs number: 1 Ean: 0601501312021 Upc: 601501312021  Tip: compare prices with similar music CDsArtist:
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| Album tracks: (13) |
 Sweet Sacrifice Call Me When You're Sober Weight of the World Lithium Cloud Nine | Snow White Queen Lacrymosa Like You Lose Control The Only One | Your Star All That I'm Living For Good Enough |
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Written on January 7, 2008 Summary: Good CD, Good price! I bought this CD as a Christmas gift for my sister and she loved it! Although I was expecting the Digipack edition for the price, it was still reasonable AND came with free supersaver shipping. Would recommend to any fan; Good CD, Good Price!  Written on December 18, 2007 Summary: Okay CD-both a mix of good and bad The band has a new sound and I enjoy that despite the similarities to their other work. Lee's voice sounds different when she sings which is quite interesting. In this album they successfully tackle very different styles-slow haunting melodies in place of rock, dreamlike background music, and make it work with ease. It's an applauded effort since the transition isn't an easy one to make. However, I have mixed feelings about the album...I find that it has almost no variation in terms of theme. All the songs are angry or upset at something giving it more of an emo-ish sound. I hate to compare Ev to such a genre; but this is actually how I felt. The themes all seemed the same-angry at an ex-boyfriend, the world, stalkers, etc. The rest are sad/haunted about being alone after she sings about all this anger. (Lithium/Lacrymosa/All That I'm Living For) Only a few songs -Like You, The Only One, Good Enough- break out of this trend to offer something new. The first song "Sweet Sacrifice" opens the album with a bang and immediately draws the listener to it. Especially when she sings the melody in a creepily haunting tone "Fear is only in our minds, taking over all the time, fear is only in our minds but it's taking over all the time..." coupled with the dark guitar strings that heighten the beat. This carries over to the chorus and consequentially the whole song. Unfortunately it ends a tad too soon; but it's nevertheless an impressive intro. "Call Me when You're Sober" is a tad lighter in tone, though still heavy on the guitars. It works well as a single and in addition makes it easy on the listener's ears, despite such a bland title. The build-up of the guitars to the chorus is a nice touch-the song wouldn't be quite the same without it. The third song, "Weight of the World," was one I wasn't partial too. I wasn't really drawn into the song. I seems too generic and is nothing new. It just seemed like it was something thrown together quickly in order to make a third song. "Cloud Nine had a similar effect on me; however, the chorus is very powerful and puts energy back into the album after such a sad ballad as "Lithium." The dreamy background music during the bridge deserves a mention as well. The only problem is, the song is extremely predictable. This makes it get old very fast. "Lithium" itself is a nice song. It's easy to get caught up in it, though I wish the chorus was sung more often. "Snow White Queen" is growing on me as a song; but to be honest, I wish there was more power in it. Lee focuses on being haunting; but after a while it seems she's singing on the same tone. There isn't as much buildup to the chorus and I feel the song could be great with a little more effort involved. I just wanted more. "Lacrymosa" is easily the worst song on the album. I'm in the minority here because everyone seems to love it. The first verse starts off nicely; however, Lee holds the notes for so long that it actually gets boring to listen to. When the chorus does finally arrive it sounds half done. "Blame it on me, set yourself free..." sounds like pure whining instead of singing. How she sings it also makes it seem as if they slapped the chorus together in a few minutes just to finish it-with Mozart music in the background. It sounds incomplete. It falls flat. After such a build-up to the chorus, it sinks below the melody of the verses. A song that collapses on itself like that isn't worthy of being on an album, IMO. "Like You" is a nice ballad to Lee's dead sister. Slightly creepy at times (I still get chills listening to it.) It's an interesting piece overall though. Easy to get lost in. "Lose Control" and "Good Enough" both tend to drag on too long. The notes are sung at a snail's pace and the background music is nothing short of tiresome as it's the same thing as their other songs. I realize they wanted a dreamy sound; but I really didn't like that idea as much. At least Lose Control has a somewhat interesting chorus and a good ending especially when she sings "There will be nothing good left of you" and the guitar rifts come on which was an interesting addition. But it still doesn't make up for the 3/4 of the song that was a chore to listen to. the differing styles just didn't work this time. Sadly, the song sounds like a mess. Good Enough, on the other hand, is about finding love, yet willing to do anything for the other person. It's almost as if she went back to that ex-boyfriend or is allowing someone else to control her. This makes the first half of the CD seem very forced to me when she's talking about being angry and breaking away from this person. It doesn't seem serious or real, IMO. Overall, I wasn't really impressed with either song. "The Only One" still remains my favourite song on this album. It starts off slow, then about a 1:20 the chorus bursts in unexpectedly as the listener was lulled into what seemed like a slow song. Actually, Lee sings it with so much power in the chorus that the song demands attention. I actually rewound the song just to listen to the chorus again it caught my attention that much. From the chorus and on, the song sticks with the powerful vocals, guitars, and drums, stopping only for a couple moments where the verses die down to build for the chorus. I could feel the tension rising as the soft spots allowed the song to crescendo and reach an impressive level then ended in true Ev style. It's some song...I love it. "Your Star" is an odd song. It's just different. I can't really explain it. I like the chorus, though the verses are dreary giving the song a mellow feel that we don't need after listening to some already mediocre songs. The bridge is really well done, however, and deserves a mention. "All that I'm Living For" is another powerful song that's interesting to listen to...can't really say much about it that hasn't been said already. But, the ending of the song is very unique and I enjoyed that. It puts some power back into the album. Overall, the album is an okay addition to Ev's work. I liked it overall; but I think it could've been way better. The new styles are aptly used and combined with others to make a nice melodic sound. However, the songs still sound similar, which brings the album down. A variation of themes, as seen in their earlier work, would be great to see and I could seriously see the album being loved even more by the fans. The potential is there. Shame they didn't use all of it.  Written on December 14, 2007 Summary: Another Great album, From Evanescence! this is another great CD, it follows more closely to the "Origins" CD, with a dash of fallen...if you are a fan, you must have this Album Written on December 12, 2007 Summary: Amy Lee is Talented, Beautiful, and sounds like an Angel Amy Lee has the voice of an Angel. Not only her singing but all her other musical talents are tremendous. Piano playing is remarkable and I envoy her. Written on November 29, 2007 Summary: Over a year, still a great CD. The album "The Open Door" has been our for over a year now and I think its time to rate it. :) 1. Sweet Sacrifice: This song is very different...but good different. Love the lyrics and the overall sound of the song. 4/5 2. Call Me When You're Sober: Their first single of this album. Love the lyrics; im sure people can relate to them (like me). Still love this song after all this time! 4/5 3. Weight of the World: Well, this song is good...but its the only song on the album that hasnt grown on to me. Maybe it will later on, but as of now this is probobly my least favorite song on the album. 3/5 4. Lithium: Slow, Catchy toon, with guitar. Great song! I can really relate to the lyrics. 4/5 5. Cloud Nine: This is the only song on the album that at times its my favorite and at other times its my least favorite. At first I loved this song, then I got bored of it, but now I love it again. 3.5/5 6. Snow White Queen: I don't normally go right for this song, but if i click it my accident or if it plays on shuffle I always listen to it. Good song! 3.5/5 7. Lacrymosa: Love, Love, Love this song! Sounds great, great lyrics! 4.5/5 8. Like You: This is one of the more personal songs on the album for Amy. Im not going to go into detail because its not my story to tell but I like the way this song flows + the lyrics are good. 4/5 9. Lose Control: I have to be honest. At first, I HATED this song! I thought it was pointless and it sounded weird. But now it is actualy one of my favorite songs of the album! 4.5/5 10. The Only One: Just like "Lose Control" I hated this song at firs too. But now its one of my favorites! 4.5/5 11. Your Star: Best song ever. Enough said. 5/5 12. All That I'm Living For: Kinda "loud" for my taste, but I really like this song. 4/5 13. Good Enough: Great slow song for the times you don't wanna rock out! LOVE the lyrics! 5/5 |
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| Collectible price | $18.97 | - | $24.95 | - | $18.98 | $114.99 |
| Catalog | Music | Music | Music | Music | Music | Music |
| Release date | 2006-10-03 | 2003-03-04 | 2004-11-23 | 2006-11-21 | 2005-10-05 | 2007-05-15 |
| Media | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD | Audio CD |
| discs number | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Format | - | - | Enhanced, Live | - | - | Explicit Lyrics |
| Ean | 0601501312021 | 0601501306327 | 0601501310621 | 8287688860214 | 0016861830021 | 0093624447726 |
| Upc | 601501312021 | 601501306327 | 601501310621 | 828768886021 | 016861830021 | 093624447726 |
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