I used to really dig Tori’s music back in her Little Earthquakes – To Venus and Back days. But after Venus, things just kinda went another direction. Although many say the albums from Scarlet’s Walk onwards are a return to her Little Earthquakes roots, they don’t seem to engage me anymore. (1) Her albums these days are uber long. After some time, every other track just starts sounding like every other track. (2) Her later albums may have returned to her girl-and-piano roots, but they are sorely lacking in edginess. Maybe motherhood has rounded her edges, or maybe age has mellowed her angst and quirkiness. I don’t know.

But I’m not gonna give up on this yet. Who knows, maybe if I spin this when I’m in the right mood, things may just suddenly all fall into place.

I don’t know if I just have Tori overload or if most of her work now slides into this melodius “I want it to rain” mood. I didn’t find much new with her in this piece. She does it well, but it all seems to blend into the tapestry of Amos. Your milage will vary.

quite lovely. not quite as intimate as some of her past albums, but still very worth the listen.

quite lovely. not quite as intimate as some of her past albums, but still very worth the listen.