Lee musically collaborated with Balsamo for Evanescence’s second album, The Open Door (2006). They began writing together in March 2004, after finishing the tour for Fallen . The album progressed slowly for several reasons, including Lee’s desire to maximize the creative process and not rush production, Balsamo’s stroke , and turbulence with their former manager. The writing experience for The Open Door was “the best process” Lee ever had because she had “free rein” and could “do whatever I wanted without being judged”. She called this period a “beautiful time of independence”. “I was still learning who I was and still growing, and wanted the space to be able to try stuff.” She was inspired to make “homemade sounds” and incorporate other elements into the music.
Collaboration with Terry Balsamo
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