Features
Wednesday, December 14 2011
The Most Disappointing Albums of 2011
The selections on this list aren't necessarily bad albums -- some actually happen to be among the most critically acclaimed of this year. In some cases, it's just that the albums weren't what fans were expecting, and in others, they were exactly what they were expecting.
Monday, September 19 2011
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms: Tori Amos Goes Hunting
Tori Amos talks with PopMatters about her newest CD Night of Hunters, where she goes back to her classical roots and gets back on the piano bench for a dark odyssey that will both give you the chills and break your heart.
Tuesday, July 22 2008
The Lioness and the Wildebeests: Tori Amos on Going Independent
Finally free from her major-label shackles, Tori Amos reflects on what went wrong during her major-label career, what she plans to do next, and how it feels becoming a comic book icon.
Monday, August 27 2007
In a Posse's Strength: An Interview with Tori Amos
The artist splits personae, splits her vote, and defends her shoes. Tori Amos talks to PopMatters about this and more.
Thursday, November 30 2006
Coming Soon: Tori Amos, A Collection of Collections
Tori Amos is a fascinating person and she will always be, among other things, the classically trained pianist who rebelled against her preacher father; sought inspiration from witch doctors and their drugs; made zany, unmediated statements in interviews; and proved that pianos are as liberating as guitars.
Columns
Friday, May 22 2009
Abnormally Attracted to Sin: Tori Amos Talks with PopMatters
On the eve of the release of her tenth album, Amos chatted about collaborating with rock Gods and Goddesses, how bootlegs could potentially cause divorce, and why a gal sometimes just needs a good wig to add an extra element of surprise to both her marriage and her live show.
Reviews
Tuesday, September 20 2011
Tori Amos: Night of Hunters
Night of Hunters contains moments of gripping drama, undeniable poignancy, and iridescent beauty.
Tuesday, November 10 2009
Tori Amos: Midwinter Graces
Imagine the surprise to find that a holiday album is Amos' best work in years.
Friday, September 18 2009
Tori Amos: 13 August 2009 - New York
Who better to review Tori Amos’ latest live show than a “crazy” Tori fan? Resident Toriphile Mazur sees Amos again, examines the fan culture he has been a part of for years, and hangs with the artist pre-show in the Rockette’s dressing room.
Wednesday, May 20 2009
Tori Amos: Abnormally Attracted to Sin
You might be surprised, the way a little sin can pull you back in.
Monday, November 12 2007
Tori Amos
In part two of Matt Mazur's epic tour portrait, the author analyzes Tori Amos' most complex character: "Tori Amos".
Blogs
Thursday, August 25 2011
The 10 Best Tori Amos Songs of All Time
On the eve of her 12th studio album Night of Hunters, we take a trip through her Amos' catalogue to discern her 10 best tracks. To like Tori is to LOVE Tori -- even if you hate what she’s become.
Thursday, August 18 2011
Tori Amos' Latest Video Continues Her Tradition of Cheese
Tori Amos' latest video continues her long running awkward relationship with the visual medium.
Monday, July 20 2009
Tori Amos - Morning Becomes Eclectic Set (video)
Give it up for my favorite red-headed chanteuse, debuting "Ophelia" (among five other classics) on KCRW's legendary radio show. Tori is on the road now…
Friday, June 5 2009
Tori Amos - Interview & Zoo Session on Absolute Radio (video)
Tori's live show is where she has always been truly on fire and here Amos gives a solo mini-concert with three of her newest songs…
Friday, May 1 2009
Tori Amos - "Maybe California" (MP3 / video)
Tori Amos' new album Abnormally Attracted to Sin releases 19 May and Amos is now offering a free track ("Maybe California") via her website. Oh,…
