Even though there is dark poetry, it's still beautiful. Now I am 13 myself, but that does NOT mean I can't listen to my FAVORITE band. Evanescence is amazing! They are so unique, not metal, rock, pop, and not even electronica, they are their own genre. TOD is beautiful, and Fallen was a masterpiece too.

This is totally amazing. Amys vocal skills are like sitting in an opera sometimes. [Just without the boring ness! :)] WHile the same theme is in every song of hte album (Heartache and Heartbreak) its amazing non the less. The alcohol refrenses aren't much to get worked up about, they are portrayed as being part of the ending relationship. Quite melo-dramatic though, but isn't that what music is about? :)

The Open Door is much darker than Evanescence's previous album, Fallen. Most of the songs are about Amy Lee's break-ups with Ben Moody (who abandoned the band on top of it all) and Shaun Morgan ("Call Me When You're Sober"). "Lithium" uses the idea of being "addicted" to the person in the relationship as being similar to a drug addiction (at least, that's what I see in it). "Snow White Queen" is about being stalked and/or raped. Not truely graphic, but haunting. "Lose Control" is obviously about wanting to throw self-control to the wind and. . . you get the picture. It isn't graphic in any sence. "Like You" is a very saddening song, and like "Hello," for Fallen, it's about her late sister, Bonnie. Those are the only songs I can think of that people might have issues with. And if they have issues with Evanescence. . . there must be something wrong with them. ;-) I love "Good Enough." Amy wrote this song about her husband (then friend/boyfriend), and is about her finally feeling good enough for him to love her. Personally, it makes me feel confident that I'm good enough for the ones I love as well. Amy's vocals are hauntingly beautiful. It's a dark album, and for some, it's depressing, but I think it's just as much a masterpiece as the Fallen, if not more so.

Amy Lee tackles heartbreak and bad relationships with strength and passion. Because the album is focused on a romance gone wrong, it will probably be more relevant to slightly older tweens (say, 13). The music is beautiful and heavy, and although it deals with Lee's grief, her singing is moving and inspired. Excellent for a good vent on one of those black days.

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.

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