A memory of the old timey internet: in the early 2000s I used to listen to a Christian rock internet radio station. No idea what it was called. It was broadcast live, with actual DJs. It was the station that first introduced me to Evanescence through their breakout song “Bring Me to Life.” Also discovered several other bands through that station: The Benjamin Gate, Jeremy Camp, Kutless, 12 Stones.

Evanescence was particularly big for Rachel and me. We loved that combination of ethereal vocals and heavy guitars. And the lyrics? Well, I’ve always held a special place in my heart for melodramatic goths.