Hybrid Theory Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Well, basically all I wanted to ask is what you people think of the band Evanescence, because personally I think they started off really good and everyone liked them...but now I'm getting sick of them because their songs are being replayed again and again.. I mean they do have some good songs that I enjoy...but I am getting sick of them already:mad: What does everyone else think? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semjaza Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Well, they only have like one real available CD (and a bunch of demos and EPs, as I know they were around for years prior to that) so that's kind of expected. I'm not a fan... but you might want to check out Lacuna Coil or Curve. They're somewhat similar bands that have been doing a variation of that sound for years and years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid Theory Posted January 11, 2004 Author Share Posted January 11, 2004 Ah okay, will do! Thanks Semjaza. I havn't heard of those bands before, but I'll check them out and see what I think:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Meh. Let me simply state that I grew interested in Evanescence long before they actually became popular. I can remember desperately searching Google for information about the band, and encountering only [i]one[/i] site that even mentioned them in passing. Although I initially liked their sound, I was surprised to hear Evanescence's singles being played on nearly every radio station in my area. As is the case with Linkin Park, their songs are catchy, but don't vary much in terms of melody or general atmosphere. ~Dagger~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hybrid Theory Posted January 11, 2004 Author Share Posted January 11, 2004 Yeah I understand that they have been around for a while, but you get bored of them after hearing the same song 100 times in one day...it gets old mate:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 [size=1] I hate the christianity references. There's a lot better bands out there--check the ones Tony stated. Those are probably far better, and from what I've heard of Curve, there's no doubt that they are better lol. "Bring Me to Life" was honestly a good song, but I've already heard it enough, and with a general audience that worships this band, and coon over them, and knowing that there's better out there, I'm going to go with what's better out there, heh.[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagan Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 [COLOR=darkred] I enjoy there music alot and find there songs very interesting especially. My favorite songs are "Whisper" and "My Last Breath". They made a excelent video in "Bring Me to Life" also. At first I thought the group was going to be completely Gothic and seeing the CD cover in the music store didn't comfort my fears(Amy the vocalist looked kinda like Marilyn Manson on it.) I got the CD anyways, and realized it was actually more Christian then Gothic in nature. I don't really believe they are worthy of 5 Grammy nominations though. The only nomations I agree with are Best New Artist and Best Hard Rock Performance. I must admit though, I would much rather see them win then Fountain of Waynes.[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest afiage Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 okay evanescence was so great when they first started i agree, and now everytime i turn my radio on, there amy lees voice is again and again, and its a pretty voice, but im sick of it, they are complete sell outs now, bcuz everyone knows who they are and what they are doing, and its just not how i would want to be known. but i do have there cd and i do enjoy some of the songs too. ~*~hannah~*~ ~*~squeeze it like a bananna~*~ :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlgaTheDwarf Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Simple solution: Turn off the Radio. I personally am a fan of this band, although I don't think they make it into my favourites. Anyhoo, I support anything that has to do with Rocky Gray (Drums). I think that he's one of the most amazing (metal) musicians currently out there. He used to be in the band Living Sacrifice, and currently has his own band, Soul Embraced. I feel he should get a lot more credit for being in Evanescence, it seems that whenever their is a special with them on, it's always just Ben Moody, and Amy Lee. So yeah... Rocky Gray forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xyandar Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 I love Evanescence. I have loved them ever since they first came out. Amy Lee changes her appearances soo much and I find it awsome. She makes up her own outfits to wear. And she is extremely hot. lol I agree with their songs being overplayed on radio and Much Music. But I can still not get over them. They play really cool and she sings so amazingly well! The drummer of that band interests me on how he plays some of theirs songs. Ben also surprises me.... I think it was him who played on the Teen Choice Awards or something when they played Live in a Carnival. The Guitarist had to scream instead of the guy from 12 Stones. He did the most amazing job at screaming. My eyes opened so wide lol! He did the same at Live @ Much but it wasnt as good... Sorry for Babblin on.. plain and simple, they rock!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Pie Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 [color=coral]If it weren't for their debut song "Bring me back to life", they weren't be able to be this popular. I really like their song. Amy Lee's make up(the balck eye liner) looks like HYDE..[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagger Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by afiage [/i] [B]okay evanescence was so great when they first started i agree, and now everytime i turn my radio on, there amy lees voice is again and again, and its a pretty voice, but im sick of it, they are complete sell outs now, bcuz everyone knows who they are and what they are doing, and its just not how i would want to be known. but i do have there cd and i do enjoy some of the songs too.[/B][/QUOTE] Excuse me, but how does becoming famous automatically make them sell-outs? I've never understood that kind of logic. The vast majority of artists--whether they're musicians, painters, writers, poets, or anything else--want money and recognition for their work. In fact, Evanescence's sound hasn't changed [i]at all[/i] since their first demos were released. Artistic stagnancy is obviously not a positive attribute, but you can't accuse them of altering their message or music in order to gain commercial success. Many of the songs on their debut CD are just recycled from their early demos, and the changes that were made to them are quite negligible. ~Dagger~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semjaza Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 Don't even bother to argue it. This is brought up time and time again by various people and there is nothing logical that ever justifies the opinion. People use "poseur" and "sell out" for everything lately. I can't even think of many bands I'd consider to be sell outs. Hell, if you want to consider Evanescence one, you might as well consider every band that gets signed by a major label one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krippled master Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 I totally agree with Semjaza on this. The turm "sell out" gets thrown around too much. Evanescence is getting money for something they love doing, it is like a dream for them. Think of it this way, if you could pick one thing that you love doing most and get paid for doing it, then are you a sell out? Maybe I am off base on the term, but thats what I see when I think about the turm sell out. However, if you are going to only make music to sell it and then merchandise the hell out of it, maybe you are a sell out. I bought my sister the Evanescence cd "Fallen" for christmas then ganked it when I went back to college, because I wanted to listen to it. As much as I like all the songs that have been overplayed on the radio, it is always good to hear fresh sounds. That is why I personally only really like the middle and end tracks of this cd. The other tracks are good, but I personally like from "Haunted" to "Whisper". Fresh it good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostProphet Posted January 11, 2004 Share Posted January 11, 2004 [color=blue][font=arial]They're one of my favorite bands....I'm blasting their CD tonight and tomorrow before I leave for Basic....[/color][/font] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oukan05 Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 My brother and I are huge fans of Evanescence. I don't have a problem with their songs being repeated again and again. I've listened to every song they made in their first album. I mean "Bring me to Life" was great; and "Going Under" was cool. The music videos are wicked cool. Out of every music, the only favorites I love was "Whisper." That song blew my heart away and made my soul jump when I heard the choir sing. All their songs blew my heart away; and it's not a bad thing too. Evanescence ROCK!!! :excited: :excited: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChibiHorsewoman Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 [color=violet]I only heard their Fallen CD, but I did listen to it every day. I'd still be listening to it if my husband hadn't sacrificed my CD to the Microwave god. One of my favorite songs was Tourniquet since I was in a morbid mood. I used teh song in a fanfic.[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlgaTheDwarf Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 That is a great song isn't it? And you know why? Because Rocky Gray, who doesn't get any respect, helped right it and originally preformed it for his band Soul Embraced. That's why! Their version is good too, I will admit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxxGothChickxxx Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 well.....out of all my music that i like this group i can honestly say i like and will be the only one i like different from what i listen to amy is a great singer....i love their songs because theyre real ad energetic....bah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtemeanimechik Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Tourniquet and My Immortal are the best songs on the album. I love Evanescence but the fact that the people on the radio kept on playing Bring me to Life" made me get really annoyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steph6246 Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 Well when you listen to radio, thats what happens, songs get overplayed, so thats why you don't listen to the radio, its just plain annoying. But yea on the topic, evanescence is awesome. I love their new song, my immortal, and im hoping to get the rest of the piano part learned so i can eventually play/sing it. But yea they're one of my favorite rock bands right now, and so many others are just some type of bubblegum pop crap, and they're not, so its pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
island gurl Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 I dont like Evanescence at all. Quite frankly They produce songs that make me want to go and slit my wrists. I can't stand it when "Bring me to life" or woteva it's called gets played on the radio. But that's just my opinion. I know plenty of people who love the band. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius_Stomu Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 Make you want to slit your wrists...? Trust me, there is a HELL of alot more music out there that cause that besides Evanescence. If anything though, "Bring me to Life" is the opposite. To me, she's producing the thought that she has a chance, like right now, she's in a dream and she wants you to wake her up... Woah...I know I've listened to too much Linking Park now cause when ever I do, I start to really think about the music around me. Well...that's my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kagura-san Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 I think Evanescence is the greatest band. I never get tired of listening their music! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainbowChick Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 I love Evanescence. The songs they sing blow me away. They're just so powerful. Some of the ones I really like are: [list] [*]Whisper [*]Going Under [*]Bring Me To Life [*]My Immortal [/list] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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