Evanescence - Better Without You (Reaction) 100% THEIR BEST ALBUM SO FAR!

The video I mentioned about my flat getting broken into. It happened while I was livestreaming - • I got held at gunpoint...
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[@brendomiryr]

This is everything I wanted from new Evanescence music.

[@JamesKirkbride]

Me too! I'm so happy! :D

[@missingBra]

It's my fave song so far. Can't wait for the full album!

[@JamesKirkbride]

I think its still my favourite too :D Me neither man! Only 20 days!

[@Drusille]

the sassyness on this album is gonna be EPIC! by far this has become my fave song. i love the heavyness and the music box on the background and changed later by amy's piano ( how graphic this image is!) my least fave is use my voice and yeah right is so easy to sing along on the car! i always love your reactions and observation. the mad part i think is about certain former member, she sais we're fallen *blink blink*

[@troyaturner1979]

I think "Better Without You" is my favorite song off the new album. It HIIIIIIITS!!!

[@lucasmatosaraujo7772]

I like "fidding this Dark and Part of me.

[@butterflyqueenuk]

Great reaction. The Game is Over is my favourite from the new ones. When I first heard BWY I was overwhelmed, there's a lot going on. It took me a few listens to fully take everything in.

[@Among_the_ashes]

The song is about her taking back her power from the record company there’s a lot of references to the early days of signing the record contract and even reference to the album fallen, which is ironic since they are releasing the song on the 18th anniversary of the release of the album fallen listen to it again through that lens and you’ll hear a lot of powerful themes.

[@Among_the_ashes]

Also I do think some of the specific lines are related to the lies, are also partially directed at Ben Moody, he definitely played a certain role and trying to control her and her creativity and the band.

[@Migtopia]

You’re 100% correct!!! A total “fuck you”anthem to their former record company! Even down to the “WIND-UP” of the music box at the top of song. I think this is absolutely going to be in my top five favorites from their entire repertoire.

[@JamesKirkbride]

Oh wow, thanks for putting all this into perspective! That makes a lot of sense! Even the line "We are fallen" reminds me of all that stuff too!

[@Among_the_ashes]

@@JamesKirkbride it’s good to check out Amy‘s explanation of the whole song it was even bigger than what I thought we’re on the right track but she also goes into her internal experiences, leave it to Amy to truly take us into the depths.

[@ferlanlebrado5000]

Always love your reactions, James!

[@ALEXANDRAMATTHEWS]

Oh wow! Their best album by far? That’s a bold statement 😄 I can respect that. So far, that’s not my opinion BUT I’m excited to hear the rest of their songs ❤️

[@JamesKirkbride]

It could be because it's new and fresh, but sound and quality wise, I think these sound the best. Also with the past albums, I had to listen to the songs more than once to get into them, with every single one of these songs, I loved them instantly!! :D

[@doelchakraborty6725]

I'm so happy as a fan right now!! 😭😭😭

[@katlyness48]

Was looking forward to this video!

[@amyleebipolar2575]

Just crying

[@JamesKirkbride]

I'm crying with you xD

[@amyleebipolar2575]

This album are saving my life. Really

[@RudeMania35]

I love love the part right before the chorus!!

[@JamesKirkbride]

Me too, it's sun fun to sing along too haha

[@Fearmyaxe]

I feel like the song is about the record label and she's hintng at it with the "wind up toy" sound in the intro. 😉 Love your reactions James! I'll be back for the rest of the album!

[@kevinjordan6159]

I didn’t think about that good point

[@JamesKirkbride]

Oh my god yeah! The wind up toy on the intro! :O I didnt even think of that! That's amazing! It has to be a dig at Wind Up! Aw thank you for the comment :D

[@ALEXANDRAMATTHEWS]

I didn’t catch the wind up toy and Wind Up Records connection in the beginning. Instead, it reminds me of the intro for The Only One off their Open Door album 🙂 The Wind Up Records connection makes more sense, though 😁

[@MusicLove1994-q4p]

I always enjoy your reactions. Keep it up. Gteetings from Sri lanka 🇱🇰 🙂🙂🙂🙏🙏

[@JamesKirkbride]

Aw thank you man :D Greeeetings Mr Sri Lanka person!

[@MusicLove1994-q4p]

@@JamesKirkbride Thank you mr. America

[@DekkerChristopher]

Ranking 1. Better Without You 2. The Game Is Over 3. Yeah Right 4. Wasted On You 5. Use My Voice And pretty sure its about Wind Up. "I'll save you if you sign on the line." "Never gonna shut me up again." Also, the little "wind up" sound at the beginning. And these are the official lyrics. It's "hollow" instead of "old now" Stand in the front but shut up till I tell you to go. Don't get caught up in pretend cause you're not in control 'Cause this is my world, little girl, you'd be lost on your own. Just hating and waiting and saving up. I'll do you a favor and save you if you sign on the line. Don't worry your pretty little head about the future, it's all fine Whether you're wrong or you're right, doesn't matter you're not up to the fight Keeping my head down 'Cause they don't know what I know now As empires fall to pieces Our ashes twisting in the air It makes me smile to know that I'm better without you Now look around and remember your friends if you can. Feeding the flames till there's no one to blame it's on your hands. Lost in your lies, pay the price with our lives, you've gone mad. And there's no way out 'Cause we all know you're hollow. REPEAT CHORUS Not enough, not enough Not enough to throw it all away We'd still be falling. We're fallen. Turn it up, turn it up Never gonna shut me up again Your time is over It's over now! REPEAT CHORUS

[@jonf566]

Oh for sure. I agree it’s about the former record label and probably the toxic people that were part of the team management I would think right?

[@DekkerChristopher]

@@jonf566 that's how I'm gonna interpret it.

[@JamesKirkbride]

omg yeah thats so true! Even the wind up sound at the start has to be a dig at Wind Up Records! :O Also, I love the line "We are fallen!", I wonder if that is a reference! :O And nice ranking choices haha

[@DekkerChristopher]

@@JamesKirkbride thats why I'm thinking its about wind up records. Because that makes the wind up noise clever and genius as hell and I love that.

[@Among_the_ashes]

Love your reactions! True EV fan!!

[@GUevanescence]

Evanescence have the best bridge ever!!!! Every damn song are soooooo gooooooooood!!!!!!!!

[@jc5484]

Hey, someone must have already told you, but you appeared in a video posted by the official Evanescence profile on Instagram, a video with a compilation of reactions to this song 🖤

[@ferlanlebrado5000]

Also the audio quality of the song always sounds better through your channel 😅

[@DekkerChristopher]

Fave song so far.

[@lotsolotso]

Okay, I'll never be able to listen to this song and get to the "du-duh" part after she sings"twisting in the air", and not remember your enthusiasm. Greetings from Oregon, USA.

[@miguelromero9189]

Personally, I pick #YeahRight for it’s different vibe and the new sound they used on that one. Also, alongside Use My Voice, it’s the one that feels more “finished” in terms of mixing. Better without you has a lot of potential but as many people have noticed, I think Amy’s voice should ve been put up front. It’s drown out by all the rest of the band.

[@Angelaaa1015]

Use my voice is a terrible song

[@openyourchakras918]

Would love some Madonna reactions 😊

[@WildStyleStayWild]

Awesome 😎

[@mayflowerwolves5444]

It's Thursday here I had no idea it was out already xD Edit: I love your reactions! I got so emotional everytime the chorus would play/.\

[@JamesKirkbride]

I bet that was a nice surprise! Aw thank you so much :D

[@kevinjordan6159]

The song is so amazing

[@JamesKirkbride]

I agreeee! :D

[@juniortavares8740]

Brazil Love evanescence

[@robertacastro1063]

Amy Lee is Phenomenal 🤘🏻

[@in.vantablack]

Did you listen the full album👀? Or do you prefer to wait till the official date? "Evfan questions" 🤣

[@katlyness48]

I'm singing along with u guys haha

[@amyleebipolar2575]

Só sei chorar porra

[@FirstmaninRome]

About tine u did a gideo again

[@JamesKirkbride]

Haha thanks, I need to start making them again :P

[@FirstmaninRome]

@@JamesKirkbride absolutely, maybe less evanescence though, lol

[@WildStyleStayWild]

Looks more better in your moms kitchen 💗💎💗

[@katlyness48]

We have the same song rankings lol

[@JamesKirkbride]

Haha thats awesome, we have good taste ;)

[@EvHateisForbidden]

You're mix of stich and sam smith omg lol .. song is great as amy lee tho

[@JamesKirkbride]

Thanks :P Who is Stich? I'm googling, but all I see is pictures of Lilo and Stich... unless thats who you mean :')

[@EvHateisForbidden]

@@JamesKirkbride yes I mean that stich from cartoon. You have same eyes lmao