Average Rating by Parents & Educators

They rate this title iffy for age 13 and up.

They give it five stars

Based on 3 reviews

Average Rating by Kids

They rate this title iffy for age 5 and up.

They give it five stars

Based on 10 reviews

Ratings at a Glance

100% of parents say there are good role models
100% of parents say it gives kids positive messages
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Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. Parent Reviewer
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    perfect for 10 yer olds

    ilove it

  2. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Music with a meaning!

    The wonderful and talented Amy Lee does an outstanding job in The Open Door. References to pain, fear, loneliness, and self acceptance are present. The lyrics are very dark and are not intended for young children. They would not understand the message anyway...that you are not alone. There are many metaphors. With deep, haunting, and emotional lyrics teens will enjoy and anyone can relate to.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give it 4.0

    Open Door?? or should you close it?

    This is a good cd for adults, or those over 17.. The content deals with abusive relationships "Call me when your sober," and has an overall "bitter rejected woman" feel to it. However, Amy Lee tells listeners how much fun it would be to "loose control just once." The question is loose control over what? Apparently she, "thinks it'd be nice." I'm not sure if this is such a positive message to send to teens, since most of the time they don't know what control is in the first place. The song "Lithium" is about severe depression and addiction to drugs. Lee says she wants to "let it go," but I dont think this content is appropriate for children.

 

Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Amazing album! Definet listen for anyone interested

    I love this album! I loved Fallen, Evanescence's first album, but The Open Door brings an element of hightened artisic expression, new influence and growth to the table. The music is dark, yes, but it provides a sense of comfort in that at the end of the songs and even the final song of the album, 'Good Enough', give the listener hope and tell them "you'll make it through this". Evanescence's music is beautiful, poetic, dark, inspiring and unique. A must listen.

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0

    Fine for teens

    It's a mixed bag lyrically, ranging from independence to depression to contentment to anger. Amy Lee's brilliant voice and strong lyrics lift the album. "Good Enough" is the best track on this album. It is beautiful. The rest are alright.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in New Jersey
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    Amazing.

    Evanescence is an amazing band. Amy Lee's vocals and poetry are fantastic. This album is a must!

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I think this album is....

    I think this album is outstanding, i really hate how u people are saying that there is stuff wrong with these albums, like there might be some stuff, but nothing extremely bad i think it is a great album and that you should buy it!

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

  6. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 4.0

    First off, the songs are hauntingly beautiful

    Yes they are. A great mix of classical, rock, soul, metal, and some other genres. The Open Door is a great album. The songs are depressing but beautiful. I also wish I could sing like Amy Lee... Well, let me get back to what I'm talking about, it's not something you should have your 11 year old listening to, but the words soothe any broken soul. Not that mine is broken, of course. I just love the poetic words and, well, basically everything else about it. Overall, I'm a very optimistic person who hasn't suffered through a painful break-up. Great music for most people. Not so great for others.

  8. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    ....

    don't relly like evenessance so much BUT she's ok....actually listened to this....not nearly as good as the fallen but whatever.....

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

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