As for the other songs, while its great to get them, since they were cut from the album, they are not that good. The slow "Missing", however, is better than the fast, hard "Farther Away". The 3rd song cut from the album, "Breathe No More", is much better; sadly it is not on this single.

If you want to have Bing Me to Life without buying the album, or want to have the 2 extra songs, go for it. Other than that, be wary about buying this single.


Can't Get it except, RARELY, on eBay   September 25, 2004
Gyakusetsu (Colorado, USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

I bought this album on ebay from australia. I fell in love with Bring me to life last summer (the reviewer below mine can kiss it if he thinks he's special). I have reciently become a devoted fan and have acquired EVERY track ever released by the band. I was even lucky enough to get an actual copy of the 2000 Big Wig release of Origin.

I love this single because it has 'Missing' and 'Farther Away' on it, 2 previously unreleased tracks. Sadly, since this particular version of the single was recalled for one that included a CD-ROM video, the general public has been deprived of 'Missing', unless you download a version loaded with nasty interruptions or an incomplete re-constructed version (as is found on the fake Origin from europe). This extremely beautiful song will forever captivate those lucky enough to hear it.

Farther Away is performed live as part of Evanescence's set. It's such an awesome song (the energy Amy sings it with is awe-inspiring), but I can see why wind-up would remove it from 'Fallen'. The song seems sort-of artificial and it doesn't flow with the rest of Fallen. It's better live because, when you sing along, people arround you are like 'what the heck? how do you know that song?!'

Any true Evanescence fan agrees that Paul McCoy Ruined Bring me to life. I'm not saying I totally hate it and everyone involved for it, but his part is so last-minute and manufactured, that it gives the ballad a completely different feel. The bliss mix now replaces the album version on all of my computer playlists.

The album version, though with it's faults, is what captivated me to love evanescence in the first place. The strong emotion Amy Lee put into all of her songs make them all true gems in this world.


Toss-Up   December 7, 2003
Dustin Gonzalez (Texas)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Unfortunately, they replaced the "Missing" track with a video version of "Bring Me To Life". This makes it a lot harder to decide whether this CD is worth the money.

A good reason to get this CD is if you actually prefer the Bliss version of "Bring Me To Life" (with no Paul McCoy) over the album version that most of us are already used to. However, if you've grown accustomed to Paul's part in the song, then the Bliss version will sound like it has something missing (even though Evanescence had originally intended to record the song without Paul) and there's a good chance you won't like it. Honestly, I don't see much difference and I can't really decide which one I prefer. The body of the lyrics remain intact in both versions so none of the meaning of the song is lost. The little back-and-forth that Amy and Paul have right before the final chorus just reiterates what she's been saying all along, so lyrically they're relatively similar. I guess it's just a matter of taste.

Also on this CD is "Farther Away". It's a good, loud song but it's not one of their best. If you're a die-hard Evanescence fan and *need* to own all of their songs, then getting this CD might be just what you need. Otherwise, I'm not sure if this alone is worth the price of the CD.


A must for the hardcore, ORIGINAL fans only.   May 27, 2003
akashaxxo (Moses Lake, WA USA)
23 out of 31 found this review helpful

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Let me say this loud and clear: This single is NOT for the mass of new fans brought in by BMtL who already have 'Fallen' or the DareDevil soundtrack. ...

So who should be buying this 4-track cd? Those who only want a cd copy of BMtL and not either of the above mentioned albums, and the original fans.

I've been a fan of Evanescence ever since December, '98, when I was lucky enough to catch their concert at Vino's in Little Rock, AR while visiting a friend. I'm one of the 100 who own the first EP, as well as one of 50 who were able to sneak in an order at BigWig Enterprises for the second EP. ...

So this single is for me, and everyone else who fell in love with Ben and Amy's music before BmtL was ever released. It's for the fanbase that's been desperate for a copy of BMtL WITHOUT Paul's vocals, as it was originally intended. For those who were angry when it was announced that the label insisted on cutting Farther Away, Missing, and Breathe No More (still yet to make an appearance) from 'Fallen', despite protest from the band.

And honestly, if you know who Gabe is, smile at the mention of Exodus, and cringe when 'the board that shall not be named' is brought up....you probably preordered this single the instant it was listed on Amazon.

Like I did.

Just for drill, here's a track by track:

1. Bring Me To Life - if you haven't heard BMtL, you've been living under a rock.
2. BmtL (Bliss Mix) - Paul's vocals have been cut out from this version, which is something half the original fandom probably wept with joy over.
3. Farther Away - hard edged song, complete with guitar riffs...most definately a favorite within the original fandom.
4. Missing - Beautiful ballad..it's been a favorite of mine since I got my hands on the 2002 demo.


Delightful   September 19, 2003
10 out of 13 found this review helpful

I don't normally listen to top 40 rock music. I am a hip hop, reggae, R&B fan. When I heard 'Bring Me to Life', I could not get enough of it. I wish they had an extended mix version which runs at least 15 minutes. Not a day goes by without a need to hear it. It has become my daily music fix and I haven't tired of it yet. It gives me goose bumps when I listen to it. The rush I feel when I hear it really gets my blood pumping. When I work out I can go farther when it plays. Something about it is just addictive. The lyrics have great depth and feeling. It is a wonderful piece of art.

I prefer the version with the added vocals of Paul McCoy. The Bliss Mix is potent but it's like a good stew with an ingredient missing. Farther away is also very good to listen to. I'm glad I bought this CD so I can hear it whenever I need to.