Fallen (2003) - Evanescence

Tracklist:

1. Going Under (3:34)  

2. Bring Me to Life (featuring Paul McCoy) (3:57)  

3. Everybody's Fool (3:16)  

4. My Immortal (4:22)  

5. Haunted (3:05)  

6. Tourniquet (4:38)  

7. Imaginary (4:17)  

8. Taking Over Me (3:49)  

9. Hello (3:40)  

10. My Last Breath (4:07)  

11. Whisper (5:27)  

Album Duration - 48:55  

Genres - Alternative Metal, Gothic Rock, Nu Metal  

Album Lineup -  

Amy Lee - Vocals, piano  

Ben Moody - Guitars  

David Hodges - Keyboards, background vocals  

Will Boyd - Bass guitar  

Rocky Gray - Drums  

Fallen, the debut album by Evanescence, released in 2003, propelled the band into mainstream success with its intense blend of haunting melodies, dark themes, and heavy, guitar-driven sound. The album combines gothic rock with alternative metal, creating an atmospheric intensity heightened by Amy Lee's ethereal, powerful vocals. "Fallen" is built on themes of inner turmoil, love, loss, and self-empowerment, offering a journey through darkness toward personal resilience. Each song on the album contributes to its exploration of human vulnerability, trauma, and the fight for strength.

Bring Me to Life became the album’s breakout track, an anthem of awakening and transformation featuring a memorable duet between Amy Lee and Paul McCoy. *My Immortal,* on the other hand, is a softer, piano-driven ballad about lingering pain and loss. Tracks like *Haunted* and *Tourniquet* further delve into themes of suffering and redemption, while *Going Under* emphasizes themes of betrayal and the will to break free from toxic relationships. The album’s closing track, *Whisper,* ends with a powerful, layered sound that mirrors the emotional gravity the album consistently builds.

My favorite tracks include Bring Me to Life, My Immortal, Haunted, Going Under, Taking Over Me, and Whisper in no particular order. The album's emotional depth and intensity make it a timeless piece that resonates with listeners facing their own struggles.