Released: 1992
Maybe someday I’ll do a full review of this album, but for now it’s just an overview. Over the course of a year I borrowed all of Tori’s albums from my sister and listened through them in order. For this one I wasn’t thinking about this website, so I deleted the tracks from my ipod that I didn’t care for. So yeah, maybe someday I’ll do the full thing with a grade.
I agree with the general consensus (her wikipedia page, All Music Guide) that this is a good place to start if you have an interest in her music. It’s her first album and in a way it’s a pure example of what she’s about. Of course she’s grown considerably in the years since this album, but as an example of the musician “Tori Amos”, this is a good starting point. Crucify, the opening track, is possibly the best track of this album. Cool song and a great “first track” for her recording career. Precious Things is another standout track that I never get tired of hearing. Both the songwriting and musicianship on this album are impressive on the whole. One thing that I really like about Tori’s albums is that you can get into the music or the lyrics (or both) and you’ll find plenty that’s rewarding.
I do have to say, though, that it’s kinda difficult to sit through a whole album for me. I think most of her albums are too long and I start to get bored after a while. I remember this one being the same way. Still, I think I’m an oddball in that regard. It seems that most people either really love her music, or absolutely despise it.
The tracks I decided to keep are: Crucify, Silent All These Years, Precious Things, Happy Phantom & Tear in Your Hand. If you’re interested in her music, give it a shot.
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