Tori Amos Chats With Out Magazine

Amongst the topics discussed:

-Childhood
-Marriage
-Jesus

Read the full piece here.

MP3: Tori Amos - I Can't See New York

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Tori Amos Goes Indie

Tori's manager, John Witherspoon, tells Billboard: *Tori Amos has ended her tenure with Epic Records and has chosen the path of independence for her next work. As with many of her contemporaries, Tori is devising new and exciting ways of getting her music to the masses without the boundaries and limitations of the major music companies.*

Read the full article here.

MP3: Tori Amos - Smells Like Teen Spirit

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The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #585

Tori Amos - Little Drummer Boy

Performed during a '92 tour stop in Baltimore.

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MP3: Tori Amos - Little Drummer Boy [alt link]

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The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #451

Tori Amos - Crucify (Demo)

18 years ago the Little Earthquakes opener was born.

To this day, it remains heartbreakingly beautiful.

Photo courtesy of BBC.

MP3: Tori Amos - Crucify (Demo) [alt link]

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The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #431

Tori Amos - Amazing Grace

Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost but now am found
Was blind, but now I see
T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear
And Grace, my fears relieved
How precious did that Grace appear
The hour I first believed.

MP3: Tori Amos - Amazing Grace [alt link]

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The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #404

Tori Amos - I'm On Fire

Another jaw-dropping cover from the bottle-fed redhead.

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MP3: Tori Amos - I'm On Fire [alt link]

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Retro Clip: Tori Amos Visits Letterman, Circa '92

Check out her network TV debut below, performing 'Crucify' from Little Earthquakes.


MP3: Tori Amos - Raspberry Swirl (Remix)

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The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #319

Tori Amos - In The Springtime... (Sugar Mix)

The Boys For Pele track gets some kick in its step.

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MP3: Tori Amos - In The Springtime... (Sugar Mix)

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Tori Amos Revisits 'Earthquakes' For MPR

Watch a beautiful take on 'Leather' from last week's in-studio performance, below. Learn more about Minnesota Public Radio's 'The Current' here. Enjoy more Tori at bottom.


MP3: Tori Amos & Bjork - Wrapped Around Your Finger (Police cover)

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The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #212

Tori Amos - Professional Widow (Just Da Funk Dub)

Let's hear it for 1996!

Boys For Pele fave gets the dancefloor treatment.

Bust a move.

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MP3: Tori Amos - Professional Widow (JDF Dub)

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Tori Visits Ferguson

Ms. Amos selected 'Bouncing Off Clouds' (off of American Doll Posse) for last night's broadcast of The Late Late show with Craig Ferguson. Classic Tori MP3 at bottom.


MP3: Tori Amos - Spark (via Stoniest13)

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Tori Amos Announces Fall Tour

While I'm not the hugest fan of her latest release, American Doll Posse, I must say that Tori always manages to put on an undeniably thrilling live show with whatever LP she's touring for. Catch the redheaded chanteuse at one of the following dates below. Cities without venues will be finalized shortly (check here for up-to-the-minute additions).

Oct. 9: Albany, N.Y. (Palace Theatre)
Oct. 11-12: New York (Theatre at MSG)
Oct. 13: Syracuse, N.Y. (Landmark Theatre)
Oct. 15: Philadelphia, Pa. (Tower Theatre)
Oct. 18: Boston (Orpheum Theatre)
Oct. 21: Montreal (Place des Arts)
Oct. 23: Toronto (Hummingbird)
Oct. 24: Buffalo, N.Y. (Shea's Arts Center)
Oct. 26: Wash, D.C. (DAR Constitution Hall)
Oct. 27: Detroit (Fox Theatre)
Oct. 28: Louisville, Ky. (Palace Theatre)
Oct. 30: Pittsburgh (Benedum)
Nov. 1: Cleveland
Nov. 2: Indianapolis
Nov. 3: Milwaukee
Nov. 5: Chicago
Nov. 7: Minneapolis
Nov. 9: Lawrence, Kan.
Nov. 10: Omaha, Neb.
Nov. 12: Nashville
Nov. 13: Charlotte, N.C.
Nov. 14: Atlanta
Nov. 21: West Palm Beach, Fla.
Nov. 24: Dallas
Nov. 25: Houston
Nov. 26: Austin, Texas
Nov. 28: Denver
Nov. 29: Salt Lake City, Utah
Dec. 3: Vancouver
Dec. 4: Portland, Ore.
Dec. 5: Seattle
Dec. 7: San Francisco
Dec. 17: Los Angeles

MP3: Tori Amos - Big Wheel

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The World Of B-Sides & Rarities, #39

Tori Amos - Smells Like Teen Spirit

Featured on Tori's Crucify EP back in '92 (pre-Kurt's passing), Tori has declared her version of the alternative staple as 'a great breakfast cereal version'. I don't know if I share the same sentiments exactly, but I do happen to think that the Tori cover of the tune is one of the best ever recorded (The Bad Plus, The Melvins & Atari Teenage Riot are amongst countless others who've tackled the track).

For as masculine and fierce as 'Teen Spirit' is and always will be, Tori manages to soften the song beautifully while adding her own unique feminine quality to the epic track. Take a listen to the cover below.

MP3: Tori Amos - Smells Like Teen Spirit (Nirvana cover)

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Tori at PS22

I know Matt is the resident Tori Amos fan, but I am in love with this video of Tori Amos and the chorus from PS22 in New York. Tori sheds a tear in the beginning when the kids sing 'Dragon' and I must admit, I got a little teary as well.

You can find the rest of the videos uploaded to chorus teacher, Mr B's, YouTube account. You can also check out Mr. B's blog here. Does anybody else think Mr. B. looks a little like Jaye Davidson in that video?

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Introducing Tori's Posse!

I strongly believe that the album art for American Doll Posse, the upcoming album from Tori Amos, will fall amongst my favorites of the year. This is a STUNNING shot, even if it's been Photoshopped to pieces. Here's Tori's take on the ladies and a further description of the photo.

*Hey there, this is Tori. So by now you may have heard about American Doll Posse. I wanted to officially introduce you to the girls. They will all be going on tour. We’re out shopping right now, and I can’t keep a-hold of a-one of them. They’d love to get to know you; they’ve all heard so much about you. You can look for them online. They will all be accessible if you can find their blogs, which they update frequently. Instead of an Easter egg hunt this season, I’m hosting a Posse hunt. Happy hunting.*

The girls; names: Santa, Clyde, Isabel, Tori & Pip! Love it.

'Posse' Tracklisting: 'Yo George'/'Big Wheel'/'Bouncing off Clouds'/'Teenage Hustling'/'Digital Ghost'/'You Can Bring Your Dog'/'Mr. Bad Man'/'Fat Slut'/'Girl Disappearing'/'Secret Spell'/'Devils and Gods'/'Body and Soul'/'Father's Son'/'Programmable Soda'/'Code Red'/'Roosterspur Bridge'/'Beauty of Speed'/'Almost Rosey'/'Velvet Revolution'/'Dark Side of the Sun'/'Posse Bonus'/'Smokey Joe'/'Dragon'

Thanks for dedicating track 8 to us, Tori.

MP3: Tori Amos - Take To The Sky (live)

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Tori Ditches The Bees & Joins The Posse

I rarely discuss Tori Amos here on the site. I'll be honest with you, I love almost everything she's ever done, up until the early part of this decade. Everything from her debut, Little Earthquakes up through Boys For Pele (and even most of From The Choirgirl Hotel) is sheer brilliance. I will never get tired of any of those albums.

However, after that release, I lost some interest. Particularly, I was extremely disappointed with Tori's last album, '05's The Beekeeper. It was lacking the passion and originality of her earlier work. It almost sounded as if she joined forces with Shawn Colvin or Joan Osborne to create the most mundane record she could possibly create. However, news has just been released regarding Tori's next album and from the press photo itself, I think it's a safe bet to say that this album will not be another sleeper! Tori is looking fabulous and fierce again. Hallelujah!

Via Rolling Stone: On May 1st Tori Amos, is releasing a new album, American Doll Posse. Music’s most famous woodland nymph wrote and produced the record herself, recorded it in Cornwall, England, and plans to launch a world tour in support of the release on May 28th in Rome. Dates coming soon.

MP3: Tori Amos - Pretty Good Year (live) (via Here In My Head)

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Happy Birthday Tori!

The scarlet-haired queen turns 43 today (for the record that's 5 years younger than Madonna).

Favorite Tori songs and albums?

I would say that after all this time I still love Little Earthquakes as much as the day I bought it.

Boys For Pele comes in at a close second.

Here's some select Tori tracks, at random:

'God'
'Smells Like Teen Spirit'
'Blue Skies'

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Happy Birthday Tori!

The scarlet-haired queen turns 43 today (for the record that's 5 years younger than Madonna).

Favorite Tori songs and albums?

I would say that after all this time I still love Little Earthquakes as much as the day I bought it.

Boys For Pele comes in at a close second.

Here's some select Tori tracks, at random:

'God'
'Smells Like Teen Spirit'
'Blue Skies'

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