Evanescence have announced a 20th anniversary expanded edition of their second studio album, The Open Door, out November 6th via Craft Recordings. Alongside the announcement comes the release of the newly remastered version of “Sweet Sacrifice.”
The reissue will come in a number of colored vinyl editions, including midnight nebula, metallic blue, sea glass, ghost blend, mercury blend, opaque ivory, and translucent cobalt. All editions are available to pre-order at Evanescence’s website.
Singer Amy Lee reflected on The Open Door, saying, “The Open Door was such an important time for me, pushing boundaries and feeding my desire to experiment and grow. I wanted to connect on a deeper level, and fought for a future for the music I loved. It was beyond worth it. The fact that it resonates with so many people 20 years later means so much to me.”
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The album, which debuted at No. 1 upon its original release, was lauded as a critical leap at the time and has since found a resurgence due to TikTok discovering the track “Sweet Sacrifice.”
Stream the remastered version of “Sweet Sacrifice” and see the artwork and new tracklist of the 20th anniversary edition of The Open Door below.
The Open Door Artwork:
The Open Door Tracklist:
01. Sweet Sacrifice
02. Call Me When You’re Sober
03. Weight of the World
04. Lithium
05. Cloud Nine
06. Snow White Queen
07. Lacrymosa
08. Like You
09. Lose Control
10. The Only One
11. Your Star
12. All That I’m Living For
13. Good Enough
14. If You Don’t Mind
15. Together Again
16. The Last Song I’m Wasting On You
17. Good Enough (Demo Version)
In conclusion, the 20th anniversary edition of The Open Door is a celebration of Evanescence‘s iconic album, featuring a remastered version of “Sweet Sacrifice” and a range of colored vinyl editions. With Amy Lee‘s reflections on the album and its impact, this reissue is a must-have for fans of the band and the music industry as a whole. The album’s resurgence on TikTok has introduced Evanescence to a new generation of fans, and this anniversary edition is the perfect opportunity to experience the album in a new way.
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