Many people, even Amos' devout fanbase, strongly dislike her album "Strange Little Girls". The record, which is comprised of songs written by men but re-interpreted through the voices of female characters Amos has invented, is high concept to say the least. Many say the concept sprung out of Amos' dissatisfaction with her record label - they were not promoting her and she didnt want to hand over any new material, so she did a covers record instead. The result is uneven on many fronts, but if taken as a group of individual stories that are not meant to connect in any fashion, this is okay. The styles range from punk rock to trance-hop to experemental orchestral/spoken-word. Among the artists covered are Tom Waits, The Boomtown Rats and even Eminem, whose "'97 Bonnie and Clyde" becomes a haunting, chilling account of a woman's murder, seemingly by her own ghost. Where the album soars - such as on the title track, an excellent pop-rock ditty that doesn't stray so far from it's origins - it equally bombs, like on the electronica-infused, droning "Raining Blood", which gives me a headache every time I don't hit the "forward" button fast enough to skip past it. "Strange Little Girls" marked a change for Amos in that she decided to go outside the box - waaaaay outside it - and see what happened, and the results are impressive, if not always pleasing to the ear.Read full review
I've been a huge Tori Amos fan since the early 1990's. I've always enjoyed just about everything that she's ever done...until now. The first time I listened to this album, I didn't like it. Some songs I was ready to skip immediately without ever having heard them before. I gave it another listen, skipped one song in particular (track 2) that totally gave me the creeps, and then skipped another as I would rather have listened to nails on a chalk board. I seriously doubt I will listen to this album a third time. If this was the first time I had listened to her, I would think she was terrible. If anyone is interested in this album, it'll be posted for sale soon.
I know some kids like her - but to me she's kind of average. Album's not bad - just ok. Track listing 1. New Age 2. '97 Bonnie & Clyde 3. Strange Little Girl 4. Enjoy The Silence 5. I'm Not In Love 6. Rattlesnakes 7. Time 8. Heart Of Gold 9. I Don't Like Mondays 10. Happiness Is A Warm Gun 11. Raining Blood 12. Real Men
great cover cd.
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I bought this CD because i am a huge Tori fan and i'm trying to complete my collection. I have to say this is not my favorite CD she has put out but it is still good since it is Tori. She has a very soothing voice which i will always love. I dont know if i would suggest this cd to someone who is a first time tori listener but i am glad i bought it.
My first venture into Tori Amos. VERY unique! cant say i got it right away.. but it grew on me. The sound is interesting, and the compositions complex & on the dark side.The 1st cut that stood out was her visionary remake of the old 10CC hit.."Im not in love"... wow! the bass shook my concrete floor THRU the carpet and padding. Aside from that i find new nuances on each listen, Its a keeper!
It's always interesting when someone who is extremely talented decides to go in a different direction. I'm not sure if this album represents a feminist position, but that's beside the point: Tori Amos' voice is all that really matters. It's engaging, it kicks at the right moments, it's sinister when called for, it's not Tori and yet it is. For a cover song album, it's thoroughly enjoyable!
This is the one Tori album that didn't work for me. Don't get me wrong, there are some great covers on here (many better than the originals) but I just could not get into it. I listened to it several times through and sold it. So it goes.
Tori never ceases to amaze me. Every album she is always creative and keeps us wondering what she will do next. Love Her music and all her concepts! It keeps me buying and listening. You will not be disappointed. Check out the prices on eBay. Cheers!
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