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Lithium Pt. 2

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Lithium (written by Amy Lee) is the second single from The Open Door, and it's a wonderful song. Lee is able to take sadness and portray it beautifully in her work, and at the same time put a positive spin on it. Despite its melancholoy tone, Lithium has a happy ending. This disc also has a track cut from The Open Door entitled The Last Song I'm Wasting On You (also written by Amy Lee). The title refers to Ben Moody, ex-guitarist of Evanescence and the man who founded the band with Lee. His departure from the band was on less than ideal terms, to put it mildly, and this song reminds me very much of My Immortal - but I personally think it is better. It's a truly heartbreaking piece of work. The third track on the CD is a live acoustic performance of All That I'm Living For (written by Amy Lee and John LeCompt), which is very hard rock on The Open Door. Here it is piano-heavy and laced with strings. The transition from one form of music to another is seamless and the song is no less powerful or amazing because of it. Finally, the disc offers a live acoustic performance of Lithium in video form (it must be played on a computer). A transformation similar to the one of All That I'm Living For occurs here, yielding equally impressive results.

Though the serious Evanescence fan already owns the track "Lithium" (having purchased it along with the rest of "The Open Door" album), this single still manages to offer some worthwhile stuff for the especially devoted Evhead:

First and foremost, "The Last Song That I'm Wasting On You," a piece previously unavailable to those of us who were unable to pre-order "The Open Door" from iTunes, dedicated to former band-member Ben Moody, is the saddest, most poignant thing Amy Lee has churned out since "My Immortal." Next, a live-acoustic version of "All That I'm Living For," formerly a hard-rocking song now artfully rearranged with Amy Lee on her baby-grande, John LeCompt on acoustic guitar and a guest-celloist to round things out, proves haunting and well-rendered; the ability of the band to retoole what was a rock-and-roll tour-de-force into an elegant, eerie soft piece is a tribute to their musical chops-- You will definitely want to listen to this one on repeat. Finally, a music video of Amy Lee performing "Lithium" acoustic/ live, which disappoints only because it should have been included as an audio track, a la "All That I'm Living For," as well. Of course, the single does include the original album version of "Lithium," too, a song I'd place amongst the best Evanescence works to date.

Overall, for the price listed, the "Lithium" single is well-worth your purchase, offering an ecclectic mix of both live and studio tracks that will prove greatly pleasing to those who love Evanescence.

Beautiful is the only way to describe this single which includes a B-Side and some live tracks. "Lithium" is my favorite song from "The Open Door" and I'm really glad it's being released as a single. Track 2 is a B-Side that Amy Lee wrote as a "joke". Except that it turned out to be one of the most raw, beautiful and heartbreaking songs you'll ever hear. The pain in her voice will make you tear up and it's worth picking this single up for this song alone. The acoustic version of "All That I'm Living For" is perfect and better than the hard rocking album version. It's slowed down with a piano and cello, which gives it a more melancholy feel. Track 4 is a enhanced video track of "Lithium" live acoustic.
My only complaint is that it would've been better as a audio track rather than a video since I want it on cd.
Get this cd now!

I ordered this album from FILL YOUR BRAIN! and I am so happy I bought it when it was $2.00! Any fan of Evanescence would already have the 2nd single of THE OPEN DOOR off of, well, THE OPEN DOOR. "The Last Song I'm Wasting on You" isn't really one of their best songs, but it's definitely the most heartfelt songs ever by them. I LOVE the live acoustic version of "All That I'm Living For". The only problem I had was that when I put it on my computer, the video didn't come up!!!!! How do I put the video of "Lithium" onto my SANSA FUZE Mp3 player?! HELP! (Please comment to tell me how the heck to get that freakin' video onto my Mp3 player!(I've tried like 50 times already!! I'm getting frustrated!)) No hablo espanol! Anyway, ciao!

I ordered this album from FILL YOUR BRAIN! and I am so happy I bought it when it was $2.00! Any fan of Evanescence would already have the 2nd single of THE OPEN DOOR off of, well, THE OPEN DOOR. "The Last Song I'm Wasting on You" isn't really one of their best songs, but it's definitely the most heartfelt songs ever by them. I LOVE the live acoustic version of "All That I'm Living For". The only problem I had was that when I put it on my computer, the video didn't come up!!!!! How do I put the video of "Lithium" onto my SANSA FUZE Mp3 player?! HELP! (Please comment to tell me how the heck to get that freakin' video onto my Mp3 player!(I've tried like 50 times already!! I'm getting frustrated!)) No hablo espanol! Anyway, ciao!

As a fan for this artist, you have to get it. This cd contains tracks that isn't anywhere else especially my favorite song, "All That I'm Living For" live acoustic. I love it all so buy now!

All you need to know is that Amy Lee is an amazing vocalist. I have seen the band twice and was blown away by her stage presence, command of vocal, microphone technique and piano skills. The rest of the band should be noted as well as a solid outfit never trying to overplay but to compliment Amy's vocal talents as she completes the band. It is too bad Guitarist Ben Moody left the band to pursue other interests. I believe Evanescence will be touring North America sometime in 2010.

The CD says it is supposed to play a video of the single. But when I stick it into my dvd player, it just plays the audio songs. Other than that, I am very pleased with this product.

Lithium \m/ It's a nice mid-tempo ballad that also happened to be the second of the three released singles thus far. It's the second best single, behind Sweet Sacrifice. \m/ 5 stars.

The Last Song I'm Wasting On You \m/ It's not really a kiss-off. Or at least it doesn't feel like one. It's a slow, pain-drenched ballad about Moody's departure. I like it a lot, but it isn't the best track here. \m/ 4 stars.

All That I'm Living For Formerly filler, this track is awesome. Love the metal guitar riffs and the lyrics are good. \m/ 5.25 stars.

Lithium video \m/ Dramatic, dark and rather original as Amy steps into the cold, winter's water, as we think she will go to drown herself. She doesn't, and instead swims. It's strangely a bit Gothic and very relaxing as she swims through. 4.25 stars.

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Cover Art: C-
Inside Art: ?
Songwriting: B-
Vocals: B-
Vocal Emotion: B
Production: B+
Length: A+

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4.625 stars.

Overall: A

This is a really good EP from Evanescence! Lithium is a great single! Definitely worth buying!!