The Bottom Line
"Call Me When You're Sober" is nearly guaranteed to bring Evanescence back to the top of pop radio playlists. It is great to hear rock power chords that radio will play. Amy Lee's voice is back in fine form as well. Don't expect anything particularly new, but Evanescence in fighting form is a good thing on its own.
Listen to "Call Me When You're Sober"
Pros
- As always - Amy Lee's powerful voice
- We need more power chords on the radio
Cons
- No significant steps forward musically
Description
- Crunchy power chords
- Soaring, robust vocals from Amy Lee
- Drama to spare
Guide Review - Evanescence - Call Me When You're Sober
There are plenty of Evanescence fans out there that have been waiting impatiently for something new, and "Call Me When You're Sober" should do the trick. There's a bit more zip in tempo than some of the past Evanescence favorites, but otherwise little has changed. Amy Lee's throaty voice soars over crunchy power chords that give way to quiet, contemplative moments.
Rock has diminished significantly in recent years as a presence on pop radio. The banner has primarily been carried the past two years by Green Day and Nickelback. It will be a good thing for pop radio diversity to add Evanescence back into the fold.
"Call Me When You're Sober" is the first single from the upcoming album The Open Door. The band has also recently announced they will be hitting the road to promote the album in concert. "Call Me When You're Sober" may not be a #1 smash, but look for it in the top 10 in weeks to come, and, perhaps, it may pull some more rock music onto pop playlists in its wake.
