Evanescence releases remastered 20th anniversary edition of The Open Door
The new deluxe package adds four unreleased tracks to the 2006 album that debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
By Carlos Rousseau ·
Evanescence is preparing to release a remastered and expanded deluxe edition of its second studio album, The Open Door, on Nov. 6. The project marks two decades since the original recording entered the marketplace in September 2006.
The new collection combines the original 13-track album with four additional recordings from that era. These additions include three rarities, If You Don't Mind, Together Again, and The Last Song I'm Wasting On You, as well as a previously unreleased demo of Good Enough. The package will be available on two-LP vinyl, CD, and digital formats.
The 2006 release achieved commercial success, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with more than 447,000 copies sold in its first week. The album featured singles such as Call Me When You're Sober, Lithium, and Sweet Sacrifice. Its production blended orchestration, electronic elements, choral arrangements, piano, and heavy rock, signaling a sonic expansion beyond the band's 2003 debut, Fallen.
Vocalist Amy Lee described the period as a time of personal and artistic growth. She stated that she pushed boundaries to experiment and wanted to connect on a deeper level with listeners. Lee noted that fighting for the future of the music she loved was worth the effort and that the album's resonance with audiences 20 years later remains meaningful to her.
The vinyl edition presents the album across three sides, with the four bonus tracks occupying the fourth. Several retailers will offer limited-edition color pressings. The Evanescence store will sell Midnight Nebula vinyl, while Craft Recordings will offer Metallic Blue. Barnes & Noble will stock Sea Glass, Books-A-Million will carry Ghost Blend, and Revolver will provide Mercury Blend. Independent record stores will sell an Opaque Ivory pressing.
