Heart-Shaped Box (acoustic live WXDX-FM) - Evanescence - MP3 instrumental karaoke

In 2003, fresh off the explosive success of their debut album Fallen, Evanescence delivered a haunting acoustic rendition of Nirvana’s “Heart-Shaped Box” live on WXDX-FM, Pittsburgh’s renowned alternative rock station. This stripped-down cover showcased Amy Lee’s signature ethereal vocals, reimagining the grunge classic through the band’s gothic rock lens. Evanescence’s version trades the raw distortion of Nirvana’s original for delicate acoustic guitar work and a brooding, atmospheric tone. Amy Lee’s haunting delivery transforms “Heart-Shaped Box” into a lament—highlighting the dark emotional undercurrents of the lyrics with aching vulnerability. Where Kurt Cobain’s original felt like a howl from within, Amy Lee’s interpretation feels like a ghost whispering from the shadows. The performance of “Heart-Shaped Box”, broadcast live in an intimate radio session, quickly became a fan favorite and a hidden gem among Evanescence’s early catalog, though never released as an official single.