Evanescence.....

or I'm Not Quite an Old Fogey Yet. :-)

Yes, this fortysomething person can enjoy and listen to modern alternative rock, at least some of the time.

I've heard a lot of good things about this band, even if I haven't heard any of their music. Thanks to bladeofnight for being the first one to mention the band to me. And thanks to sins_forgotten for offering to loan me a CD.

I often complain that the alt-rock bands are all trying to sound the same. And it's true; I have a hard time distinguishing who's who anymore.

So when I found a copy of "Fallen" at the local library, I checked out and gave them a try.

Wow. I'm impressed. So much so that I bought the CD today.

How can I describe their sound? If Tori Amos went Goth and fronted a grunge/metal band, and add a dash of Nine Inch Nails, you'd have Evanescence.

And the lyrics? Haven't had a chance to look at them, and my ear can't quite decipher them (especially if I'm in the car). I'm guessing they're quite poetic and dark.

Their web site is at evanescence.com. (Requires Flash player.)