Lost Whispers
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Compilation album by Evanescence | ||||
Released | December 9, 2016 (2016-12-09) | |||
Recorded | 2002–2016 | |||
Studio | MSR, New York City[a] | |||
Length | 42:16[2] | |||
Label | The Bicycle Music Company | |||
Producer | Various | |||
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Lost Whispers is a compilation album by American rock band Evanescence. It was released on December 9, 2016 on digital music platforms, and included in the six-LP vinyl box set The Ultimate Collection released on February 17, 2017, by The Bicycle Music Company. The album is a collection of B-sides, outtakes, bonus tracks, and two new recordings: "Lost Whispers", a 2009 tour intro, and a re-recording of "Even in Death", originally on their 2000 demo album, Origin.
Background and release
After the world tour for their 2011 self-titled third studio album, Evanescence took a hiatus from November 2012 to April 2015, during which the members pursued their own projects.[7] During that period, Evanescence also parted ways with their long-term record label Wind-up Records.[8][9] Amy Lee stated that she was working on solo projects, and there were no current plans for new Evanescence music yet, but the band would continue to tour.[12] In February 2016, Lee said the band was working on a vinyl box set.[13]
On October 11, 2016, the band announced the six-LP vinyl box set The Ultimate Collection.[14][15] It includes all three Evanescence studio albums—Fallen (2003), The Open Door (2006), and Evanescence (2011)—the previously-unreleased 2000 demo CD Origin, the compilation album Lost Whispers, a studio version of the tour intro "Lost Whispers", a studio recording of the song "Even In Death", as well as a 52-page casebound book with art, handwritten lyrics, photos and rarities.[14][16][17] On December 9, 2016, Lost Whispers was independently made available for streaming and download on several music platforms, including the iTunes Store, Spotify and Anghami.[18][19][20] It includes a recording of the intro "Lost Whispers", originally performed in a 2009 concert; the re-recorded and reworked "Even in Death"; the song "Missing" from their first live album Anywhere but Home (2004); and B-sides, outtakes, and bonus tracks from all three of their studio albums. The six-LP box set was released on February 17, 2017, by The Bicycle Music Company.[16]
A song from 1996,[21] "Even in Death" was a "rough demo" that Lee wanted to re-record and include on Fallen.[22][23] Lee said re-recording it felt "like that song was truly redeemed because the early recording we have is not an enjoyable recording, but I really love that song. It was a beautiful experience to be able to take that and live in it now and give it the treatment I would give to any one of our songs with the ability I have now. Now I'm in love with that song again."[24][25] The recording of "Even in Death" was uploaded on the band's official YouTube account on February 16, 2017.[16]
Craft Recordings released a stand-alone re-issue of Lost Whispers on blue translucent vinyl for Record Store Day on April 21, 2018, limited to 2,500 copies.[26][27]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Lost Whispers" (intro) | Amy Lee | 0:59 |
2. | "Even in Death" (2016 version) | 4:22 | |
3. | "Missing" (from Anywhere but Home) |
| 4:16 |
4. | "Farther Away" (Fallen outtake) |
| 3:59 |
5. | "Breathe No More" (from Anywhere but Home) | Lee | 3:49 |
6. | "If You Don't Mind" (The Open Door outtake) |
| 2:57 |
7. | "Together Again" (The Open Door outtake) | Lee | 3:19 |
8. | "The Last Song I'm Wasting on You" (The Open Door outtake) | Lee | 4:07 |
9. | "A New Way to Bleed" (from Evanescence) |
| 3:46 |
10. | "Say You Will" (from Evanescence) |
| 3:41 |
11. | "Disappear" (from Evanescence) |
| 3:06 |
12. | "Secret Door" (from Evanescence) |
| 3:54 |
Total length: | 42:16 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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Various | December 9, 2016 | Digital download | The Bicycle Music Company | [20] |
February 17, 2017 | LP (as part of The Ultimate Collection) | [16] | ||
United States | April 21, 2018 | LP | Craft Recordings | [27] |
Personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Lost Whispers.[1]
- Amy Lee – performer (1, 2), production (1, 2), mixing (1, 2), engineering (1)
- Dave Eggar – performer (2)
- Dave Fortman – production (3–8)
- Nick Raskulinecz – production (9–12)
- Derik Lee – engineering (2)
- Ryan Dorn – mastering (1, 2)
Notes
- ^ Track 2[1]
References
- ^ a b Lost Whispers (liner notes). Evanescence. Concord Music Group. 2016.
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- ^ Bowar, Chad (September 19, 2012). "Amy Lee Says Evanescence Will Take Extended Break After Current Tour". Loudwire. Archived from the original on October 24, 2012. Retrieved November 8, 2012.
- ^ "Evanescence Announces Its First Concert in Three Years". Billboard. April 30, 2015. Archived from the original on April 20, 2022. Retrieved October 7, 2022.
- ^ a b Spanos, Brittany (October 30, 2015). "Amy Lee Talks Evanescence Reunion, New Music Plans". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on October 12, 2022. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
- ^ Rauf, Raziq (October 4, 2016). "How Evanescence Came Back From The Brink". Metal Hammer. No. 223. Archived from the original on February 25, 2021.
- ^ [3][4][5][6]
- ^ Hartmann, Graham (March 20, 2014). "Evanescence's Amy Lee: 'For the First Time in 13 Years, I Am a Free and Independent Artist'". Loudwire. Archived from the original on September 1, 2022. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
- ^ a b "Evanescence End Three-Year Hiatus With November Tour". Rolling Stone. July 20, 2015. Archived from the original on October 26, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ Kreps, Daniel (August 22, 2016). "Evanescence Announce Fall Tour". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
- ^ Hartmann, Graham (October 3, 2016). "Amy Lee: 'There Is Evanescence in the Future'". Loudwire. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
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- ^ "Leave your questions below!". Amy Lee. February 29, 2016. Retrieved November 16, 2022 – via Facebook.
We've also got an Evanescence vinyl boxset in the works with some unexpected surprises
- ^ a b "Evanescence: The Ultimate Collection". Evanescence.com. Archived from the original on September 17, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ Bowar, Chad (October 11, 2016). "Evanescence to Release 'The Ultimate Collection' Vinyl Box Set in December". Loudwire. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
- ^ a b c d "New Song Premiere: Evanescence's 'Even In Death (2016)'". Blabbermouth.net. February 16, 2017. Archived from the original on November 16, 2022. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ Bowar, Chad (October 11, 2016). "Evanescence to Release 'The Ultimate Collection' Vinyl Box Set in December". Loudwire. Archived from the original on November 23, 2022. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
- ^ "Lost Whispers". Spotify. Retrieved February 18, 2017.
- ^ "Lost Whispers - Evanescence". Anghami. January 2016. Retrieved February 18, 2017.
- ^ a b "Lost Whispers by Evanescence". iTunes Store (US). Retrieved August 15, 2017.
- ^ "Evanescence's Amy Lee Explains Decision To Release Pre-'Fallen' Material". Blabbermouth.net. October 19, 2016. Archived from the original on July 21, 2021.
- ^ "Evanescence's Amy Lee reveals stories behind the songs". Entertainment Weekly. December 5, 2016. Retrieved November 17, 2022.
- ^ Campagna, Cathy (2003). "Evanescence: New Royalty". Metal Edge. pp. 21–24.
- ^ "Hear Evanescence's "Lost Whispers" & Updated "Even In Death"". Hidden Jams. February 2, 2017. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
- ^ "Evanescence's Amy Lee Talks 6-LP Vinyl Collection & Possibility of a New Album". Billboard. November 18, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
- ^ "Evanescence To Reissue Lost Whispers on 4/21". BroadwayWorld. March 20, 2018. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ a b "Lost Whispers". Record Store Day. Archived from the original on November 30, 2022. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
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