What makes Going Under by Evanescence notable?

'Going Under' reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and received significant airplay on rock radio, solidifying Evanescence's impact on early 2000s alternative metal. The song also contributed to the band's Grammy Award win for Best New Artist in 2004, showcasing their blend of gothic elements with mainstream appeal. Released on September 9, 2003, 'Going Under' is the second single from Evanescence's landmark debut album, 'Fallen'. At this point, the band was experiencing rapid commercial success following the breakout hit 'Bring Me to Life', securing their place in the nu-metal scene.

How many songs are on Going Under?

Going Under has 2 tracks, running approximately 6 minutes.

Going Under

Evanescence · 2003

6 min · 2 tracks · alternative rock

Evanescence's 'Going Under' blends haunting melodies with heavy guitar riffs, creating a powerful exploration of inner turmoil and resilience.

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Going Under (album version) — This track epitomizes Evanescence's sound, featuring Amy Lee's soaring vocals over a backdrop of aggressive instrumentation that captures themes of struggle and defiance.
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Going Under (live acoustic) — The acoustic version highlights the emotional depth of the song, stripping away the heaviness to reveal raw vulnerability in Lee's performance.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The single showcases strong songwriting and production, balancing emotional depth with distinct rock elements.

What we noticed

The song features a dynamic contrast between soft, haunting verses and powerful, heavy choruses that emphasize emotional intensity.
The arrangement includes orchestral elements alongside traditional rock instrumentation, creating a layered sound.
The live acoustic version strips down the instrumentation, highlighting the vocal performance and lyrical content.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Going Under (album version) 3:36
2 Going Under (live acoustic) 3:14

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