What makes My Immortal by Evanescence notable?

'My Immortal' became one of Evanescence's signature songs, receiving significant radio airplay and charting in multiple countries, including reaching the top ten in the US Billboard Hot 100. The song's emotional depth and orchestral arrangement contributed to the band's influence on the early 2000s nu-metal and gothic rock movements. Released in December 2003, 'My Immortal' came during Evanescence's rapid rise to fame following their debut album, 'Fallen', which had achieved commercial success earlier that year. By this point, the band had established themselves as a formidable force in the alternative rock scene, blending gothic elements with mainstream appeal.

How many songs are on My Immortal?

My Immortal has 4 tracks, running approximately 16 minutes.

My Immortal

Evanescence · 2003

16 min · 4 tracks · alternative rock

Evanescence's haunting piano melodies intertwine with ethereal vocals, creating an emotional landscape of melancholy and longing.

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My Immortal (album version) — The album version showcases Amy Lee's powerful vocal performance against a backdrop of poignant piano, establishing the song's status as a defining ballad of the era.
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My Immortal (band version) — This version highlights the band's raw emotional intensity, presenting a more stripped-down arrangement that emphasizes the lyrical vulnerability.
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Haunted (live from Sessions@AOL) — This live rendition captures the band's energetic stage presence and expands on the haunting atmosphere of their studio recordings, showcasing their performance prowess.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

61 /100

Treeline

Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

The single effectively combines haunting melodies with emotional vocals, establishing its distinct sound within the genre.

What we noticed

The lead track features a slow tempo with a prominent piano melody that drives the emotional weight of the song.
The orchestral arrangement builds gradually, layering strings and vocals to create a climactic finish.
The live tracks showcase variations in vocal delivery and instrumentation, providing different interpretations of the main song.

Composition 25% of the score: 8/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
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 My Immortal (band version) 4:35
2 My Immortal (album version) 4:24
3 Haunted (live from Sessions@AOL) 3:10
4 My Immortal (live from Cologne) 4:15

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