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The Bitter Truth
Studio album by
Evanescence
ReleasedMarch 26, 2021 (2021-03-26)
Recorded2020
Studio
  • Rock Falcon Studio, Nashville, Tennessee
  • Blackbird, Nashville, Tennessee
  • Ocean Way, Nashville, Tennessee
GenreHard Rock, Alternative Metal, Gothic Metal, Heavy Metal
Length47:19
LabelBMG
ProducerNick Raskulinecz
Evanescence chronology
Synthesis Live
(2018) 		The Bitter Truth
(2021)
Singles from The Bitter Truth
  1. "Wasted on You"
    Released: April 24, 2020
  2. "The Game Is Over"
    Released: July 1, 2020
  3. "Use My Voice"
    Released: August 14, 2020
  4. "Better Without You"
    Released: March 5, 2021

The Bitter Truth is the fifth studio album by American rock band Evanescence. It was released on March 26, 2021, through BMG Rights Management and was produced by Nick Raskulinecz.[1] The album is the band's first in more than three years, following 2017's Synthesis, as well as their first full album of new material since their self-titled third album (2011).

Background and recording

Lead vocalist Amy Lee first spoke about a new studio album for the band in July 2018. In an interview with Detroit radio station WRIF, Lee confirmed that the band planned to work on a new album following the end of their tour in support of Synthesis.[2][3]

In an interview with Sirius XM backstage at Epicenter Festival at Rockingham Speedway in May 2019, Lee again confirmed that a new album was in the works.[4] Blabbermouth.net reported that Lee was hoping the album would be ready for release in 2020. "We're just gonna get together and see what happens this month," she said, "and start doing that more regularly until we feel like we're ready to do it."[5]

Lee then provided an update on the album in November 2019, while taking part in a Reddit AMA.[6] Responding to a question pertaining to new music from the band, Lee commented that she was "absolutely living in it" and was "listen[ing] to our new music every day."[7]

I can't wait for you to hear it. It's dark and heavy. Its also got moments of weird and sparse. Little bit of everything. Definitely some The Open Door vibes but not the same.[7]

The band entered the studio in January 2020 with Nick Raskulinecz,[8] with whom they had previously worked on 2011's Evanescence.[9] Although originally planning to work with several producers across the album,[8] the band's plans changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This then turned Raskulinecz into The Bitter Truth's sole producer.

The album was announced in April 2020, and was originally planned for release in late 2020.[10] The pandemic delayed the album's completion, however, and eventually pushed it to a March 2021 release.[11]

Release and promotion

The Bitter Truth was first announced with the release of its lead single, "Wasted on You", in April 2020.[12] Its second single, "The Game Is Over", followed in July.[13] The band released an additional two singles in August's "Use My Voice"[14] and December's "Yeah Right" (as a promotional one).[15] The former featured guest vocalists from bands such as Within Temptation, The Pretty Reckless and Halestorm.[16] The latter, meanwhile, was released to coincide with the announcement of the album's tracklist and release date.[15]

To promote the album in advance, the band performed the first single "Wasted on You" at the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show on February 19, 2021.[17] The band is scheduled to tour Europe in September and October 2021 in a co-headlining tour alongside Within Temptation.[18]

Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic80/100[19]
Review scores
SourceRating
Distorted Sound6/10[20]
Hysteria Magazine8/10[21]
Louder Sound[22]

Track listing

The Bitter Truth track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Artifact/The Turn"Amy Lee2:26
2."Broken Pieces Shine"
3:50
3."The Game Is Over"
  • Lee
  • McCord
  • McLawhorn
  • Hunt
4:22
4."Yeah Right"
  • Lee
  • Will B. Hunt
3:29
5."Feeding the Dark"
  • Lee
  • McCord
  • McLawhorn
  • Hunt
  • B. Hunt
4:14
6."Wasted on You"
  • Lee
  • McCord
  • McLawhorn
  • Hunt
  • Majura
4:24
7."Better Without You"
4:05
8."Use My Voice"
4:01
9."Take Cover"
  • Lee
  • McCord
  • McLawhorn
  • Hunt
  • B. Hunt
3:14
10."Far from Heaven"Lee4:57
11."Part of Me"
  • Lee
  • McCord
  • McLawhorn
  • Hunt
  • Majura
3:59
12."Blind Belief"
  • Lee
  • McCord
  • McLawhorn
  • Hunt
4:13
Total length:47:19
Target exclusive and Japanese edition bonus tracks[23][24]
No.TitleLength
13."Cruel Summer" (Bananarama cover; Live from Home)3:23
14."The Chain" (Fleetwood Mac cover; from Gears 5)4:12
Total length:54:55
Japanese deluxe edition bonus DVD[25][26]
No.TitleLength
1."Studio Documentary" 

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal.[27]

Evanescence

Additional musicians

Additional personnel

  • Nick Raskulinecz – production, mixing, recording
  • Nathan Yarborough – engineering
  • Logan Greeson – assistant engineering
  • Nick Spezia – strings engineering
  • Ted Jensen – mastering
  • Tiago Nuñez – programming (tracks 2–11)
  • Will B. Hunt – additional programming
  • Chris Vrenna – additional programming (track 10)

Release history

Release dates and formats for The Bitter Truth
Region Date Format(s) Edition(s) Label Ref.
Japan March 24, 2021 CD Japanese
[24]
Deluxe [25][26]

References

  1. ^ "The Bitter Truth by Evanescence". iTunes Store. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  2. ^ "Radio Chatter with Amy Lee from Evanescence". 101 WRIF.
  3. ^ "EVANESCENCE's AMY LEE: 'The Plan Is For Us To Work On A New Album Next'". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  4. ^ "Amy Lee of Evanescence Talks Upcoming Album & More". YouTube. Sirius XM.
  5. ^ "AMY LEE: EVANESCENCE Will 'Hopefully' Release New Album In 2020". Blabbermouth.net. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  6. ^ "I am Amy Lee from Evanescence, our new song "The Chain (from Gears 5)" is out tonight! AMA". Reddit. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  7. ^ a b "9 Things We Learned From Evanescence's Amy Lee's Reddit AMA". Kerrang!. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  8. ^ a b Meredith, Kyle. "Evanescence on the Influence of Stevie Nicks and Portishead". Consequence of Sound. WFPK Radio. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  9. ^ Goodwyn, Tom. "Hear Evanescence's comeback single 'What You Want' – audio". NME. BandLab Technologies. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  10. ^ Badra, Cat. "EVANESCENCE ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM, 'THE BITTER TRUTH'; READIES NEW SINGLE". Audio Ink Radio. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  11. ^ "50 MOST ANTICIPATED ALBUMS OF 2021 IN ALTERNATIVE, METAL AND BEYOND". Alternative Press. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  12. ^ Divita, Joe. "Amy Lee Shines In New Evanescence Song 'Wasted on You'". Loudwire. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  13. ^ Shaffer, Clare. "Evanescence Reject Unfair Rules on New Song 'The Game is Over'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  14. ^ Neale, Matthew. "Evanescence's Amy Lee explains why she's speaking up about politics now". NME. BandLab Technologies. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  15. ^ a b English, Laura. "Evanescence Share New Single 'Yeah Right', Reveal Album Details". Music Feeds. Evolve Media. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  16. ^ Rose, Anna. "Amy Lee, Lzzy Hale, Taylor Momsen and more unite in new Evanescence single 'Use My Voice'". NME. BandLab Technologies. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
  17. ^ "Friday, Feb. 19 Kate Hudson ("Music"), Dominique Fishback ("Judas and the Black Messiah"), Musical Guest Evanescence". ABC. Jimmy Kimmel Live. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  18. ^ "Evanescence And Within Temptation Postpone Worlds Collide Tour To 2021". Kerrang!. June 22, 2020. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
  19. ^ "The Bitter Truth Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More". Metacritic. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  20. ^ Ray, Graham (March 24, 2021). "ALBUM REVIEW: The Bitter Truth - Evanescence". Distorted Sound Magazine. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  21. ^ "EVANESCENCE // The Bitter Truth". Hysteria Magazine. March 23, 2021. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
  22. ^ Leivers, Dannii (March 22, 2021). "Evanescence's The Bitter Truth: an emotive and empowered rock album for our times". Louder Sound. Retrieved March 23, 2021.
  23. ^ "Evanescence – The Bitter Truth (Target Exclusive, CD)". Target. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  24. ^ a b "The Bitter Truth [通常盤] [SHM-CD]". Universal Music Japan. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
  25. ^ a b "The Bitter Truth [初回限定盤デラックス・エディション][SHM-CD]" (in Japanese). Universal Music Japan. Retrieved February 7, 2021.
  26. ^ a b "The Bitter Truth [SHM-CD+DVD] [Deluxe Edition (Limited Edition)] [Japan Bonus Track]". Retrieved February 7, 2021.
  27. ^ "Credits / Use My Voice / Evanescence – TIDAL". Tidal. Retrieved August 21, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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