Fallen (Evanescence album)
Released March 4, 2003
Recorded August–December 2002
Studio Track Record Inc. and NRG Recording Studios, Ocean Studios, Conway Recording Studios
Genre
Nu metalalternative metal,gothic metal
Length 48:52
Label
Wind-upEpic
Producer Dave Fortman
Fallen is the debut studio album by American rock band Evanescence. After releasing several EPs and a demo CD, the group signed to Wind-up in January 2001. Writing songs for Fallen started near the time of the band’s formation; several of the songs that would feature on the album appeared on the band’s earlier releases. Fallen was recorded between August and December 2002 in several locations, including Conway Recording Studios in Hollywood, California. This was followed by a two-week period of mixing at Conway Recording Studios in North Hollywood.
Fallen was released on March 4, 2003, on Wind-up and Epic Records. Fallen is Evanescence’s most commercially successful album to date, selling more than seven million copies in the United States and over 17 million copies worldwide. It debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200 after selling more than 141,000 copies during its first week, and peaked at number three in June 2003. Fallen topped the charts in more than ten countries. The album was certified seven times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America and was certified abroad.
Fallen received mixed to positive reviews from music critics. Fallen yielded four singles: “Bring Me to Life”, “My Immortal”, “Going Under”, and “Everybody’s Fool”. “Bring Me to Life” and “My Immortal” charted in over ten countries, including Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The album earned Evanescence five nominations at the 46th Grammy Awards: Album of the Year, Best Rock Album, Best Rock Song, Best Hard Rock Performance, and Best New Artist. The band won in the latter two categories. At the following year’s ceremony, the album garnered an additional nomination for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for “My Immortal”.
Track listing
1. “Going Under”
Ben MoodyAmy LeeDavid Hodges
3:35
2. “Bring Me to Life”
MoodyLeeHodges
3:56
3. “Everybody’s Fool”
MoodyLeeHodges
3:16
4. “My Immortal”
MoodyLee
4:23
5. “Haunted”
MoodyLeeHodges
3:05
6. “Tourniquet”
MoodyLeeHodgesRocky Gray
4:38
7. “Imaginary”
MoodyLee
4:16
8. “Taking Over Me”
MoodyLeeHodgesJohn LeCompt
3:49
9. “Hello”
MoodyLeeHodges
3:40
10. “My Last Breath”
MoodyLeeHodges
4:07
11. “Whisper”
MoodyLee
5:27
12. “My Immortal” (band version) (only on later pressings)
MoodyLee
4:33
Total length: 46:09
Personnel
Credits are taken from AllMusic, and Fallen’s liner notes.
Beverly Allen – choir, chorus
Geri Allen – choir, chorus
Zac Baird – programming
Jay Baumgardner – mixing
Sergio Chavez – assistant engineer
Jason Cupp – assistant engineer, engineer
Mark Curry – engineer, mixing
Francesco DiCosmo – bass
Dave Fortman – mixing, producer
Josh Freese – drums
Al Fujisaki – assistant engineer
David Hodges – keyboards, piano, programming, string arrangements
Melanie Jackson – choir, chorus
Ted Jensen – mastering
Chris Johnson – programming
Amy Lee – arranger, keyboards, piano, vocals
Paul McCoy – guest vocals on “Bring Me To Life” (not listed in liner notes)
Diana Meltzer – A&R
Ben Moody – guitars, engineer, producer
Victor Murgatroyd – production supervisor
Dean Nelson – assistant engineer
Joanne Paratore – choir, chorus
Jeremy Parker – engineer
Leslie Paton – choir, chorus
Graeme Revell – string arrangements
John Rodd – engineer
Edwards Sherman – art direction
Tom Steel – stage crew
Dwight Stone – choir, chorus
Sam Story – assistant engineer
Richard Stubbs – choir, chorus
Bill Talbott – engineer
Damon Tedesco – stage crew
Talaya Trigueros – choir, chorus
Susan Youngblood – choir, chorus
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