Evanescence - Sanctuary [Indie, 2 LP, Purple & Black Marbled]

Evanescence pushes its heavy rock sound into a broader frame on Sanctuary, pairing Amy Lee's piano and layered vocals with dense guitars, electronic elements, and orchestral arrangements. Produced by Zakk Cervini and Jordan Fish alongside Nick Raskulinecz, its 12 songs combine modern hard rock weight with the dramatic contrast long associated with the band. This indie exclusive 2LP vinyl record is pressed on Deep Purple & Black Marbled Vinyl.

"Who Will You Follow" pairs Amy Lee's commanding lead vocal with a large rock chorus, while "Afterlife" carries the album's heavier side and became one of its defining singles. "How Do I Heal" shifts toward piano-led ballad writing, giving the vocal more space, and "Forever Without You" also slows the pace around Lee at the piano. The closing "Wide Open Heart" begins with a synth arpeggio before building into a full-band climax, creating a distinct final movement after the harder songs that precede it.

Sanctuary repeatedly addresses trust, loss, recovery, and the search for security when relationships or familiar structures begin to fail. Amy Lee moves between confrontation and reflection rather than holding the album to one emotional register. The vinyl edition uses three sides for the 12-track program, with Side D containing no music and reserved for a full etched design.

• Format: 2LP, Limited Edition
• Standout tracks: "Afterlife," "Who Will You Follow," "How Do I Heal," "Wide Open Heart"
• Pressing details: Indie Exclusive, Deep Purple & Black Marbled Vinyl, Side D Etching, Gatefold, Printed Inner Sleeve
• Genre/style: Hard Rock, Alternative Metal, Gothic Rock
• UPC: 4099964256758

"Afterlife" and "Who Will You Follow" deliver two of the album's biggest rock statements, while "How Do I Heal" and "Wide Open Heart" reveal its piano and orchestral range. The 12 tracks expand Evanescence's palette while retaining the band's hard rock foundation.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Beautiful Lie
2. Tell Me When You've Had Enough
3. Who Will You Follow
4. Rapture

Side B:

1. Afterlife
2. Sanctuary
3. How Do I Heal
4. About Us

Side C:

1. Calm Down
2. Self Destruct
3. Forever Without You
4. Wide Open Heart