They’ve done compilation albums, reworks, and released a new songs here or there. However after a decade, Evanescence has returned to music with an album consisting of new and original music. Their latest album The Bitter Truth hit the charts just days ago and is receiving warm praise from fans, critics, and new listeners alike. The wait has been long but not for nothing as the band delivers an album that is reminiscent of their music that made them famous years ago, yet with a vibe that is still fresh. Goth punks and head bangers unite!
The Bitter Truth, with the album’s style being closer to that of music they released in the early 2000s.
The Bitter Truth is the fifth studio release from Evanescence. This latest record consists of twelve new songs with a listening time of just over forty-five minutes, bound to take fans of their music on the long awaited ride they’ve been yearning for. It’s the subject matter that is the most new about The Bitter Truth, with the album’s style being closer to that of music they released in the early 2000s. Though the band is known already for content that is fairly emotionally charged, The Bitter Truth is more so inspired by the public events and politics of today. Obviously there is a slant and where they stand on issues won’t be a secret as will be shown in their songs, but as everyone has an opinion on everything these days, why not them too?
One thing is clear and that’s as a band, they are back to true form. The majority of songs are hard hitting in terms of the guitar leads and the insanely high octane drumming that dictates the overall tone of the album. Amy Lee’s vocals haven’t lost any of their charm on the softer songs or any of their evocative powers on the more rock-based singles. Creatively, their content isn’t hyper focused on any one thing though they tend to touch on topics that have dominated the last year or so along with more emotional parts of Lee’s life. Songs like Use My Voice are an example of the first mentioned, the song’s message a bit obvious in that Lee and the band find it’s important for everyone to speak out against the injustices of the world to eventually arrive at solutions. Far From Heaven has more to do with Lee individually as opposed to the social issues of the now. It’s also a much lighter song in comparison to the rest of the bangers that fans will be chomping at the bit for.
Most artists have something to say, and Evanescence is definitely a part of the ‘most’. Sure some are tiresome of the politics that seem to be anywhere and everywhere, though others are eager to have their thoughts heard and to join in on the conversations. Evanescence is in the latter half of the camp, so know that going in. That in mind, day one fans will be ecstatic of their return and other rock enthusiasts are also encouraged to check out The Bitter Truth.
