To understand the demand for the Evanescence Greatest Hits 2012 2CD, we must first rewind to 2011-2012. After a long hiatus following The Open Door (2006), Evanescence returned with their self-titled third studio album, Evanescence (2011). By the spring of 2012, the tour cycle was in full swing, and the band had amassed enough material across three major albums (Fallen, The Open Door, Evanescence) to fill a comprehensive compilation.
While the official commercial Greatest Hits album wouldn't arrive until much later (the official Synthesis and The Ultimate Collection dropped in 2017 and 2016 respectively), the "2012 2CD" iteration refers specifically to a promotional or region-specific compilation. Many collectors believe this 2012 set was a "Tour Edition" released in select European and South American markets (notably Brazil and Germany), designed to introduce new fans at the Carnival of Madness tour to the band’s full discography.
❌ Not official – no band/management involvement, so no royalties go to the artists
❌ Inconsistent tracklists – different versions of this “greatest hits” circulate
❌ Missing post-2012 material – obviously no Synthesis (2017) or The Bitter Truth (2021)
❌ No live DVD or liner notes – which an official greatest hits might include
The second disc distinguishes this collection from standard single-disc "Best Of" releases. It is often curated to include tracks from the 2011 self-titled album Evanescence, alongside B-sides, acoustic versions, and remixes that were previously scattered across various singles and soundtracks.
Likely Track Inclusions:
Note: A "True Verified" 2CD set will exclude the later Synthesis re-works and focus strictly on the raw, 2012 production style.