Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos

Pros: It's a masterpiece
Cons: There are none, flawless work

Because they're all trying to figure out how Tori does it. How is it possible, that this wisp of a woman, this sprite, if you will, can elevate you to the heavens, and drag you down to the depths of despair, and leave you all the better for the...

Pros: A good, hardy meal when you're tired of the radio spoon feeding you sugar.
Cons: She may have to grow on you at first.

To anyone who knows me personally, they know that I’m quite a big fan of Tori Amos. Her music has been a part of my life for quite sometime now and I feel the need to let people know about her.

In a time where the media tends to focus...

Pros: A beautiful, emotional triumph
Cons: Can't think of any offhand

In a time where the majority of the radio play was dedicated to either Seattle grunge leaders like Nirvana or ridiculous pop/rappers like Vanilla Ice, Tori Amos was probably the last thing people were expecting. Confessional and highly emotional female...

Pros: Brilliant catharsis and classic melodies
Cons: The dodgy-looking sleeve art

Pardon the title above, but that about sums up the whole atmosphere of this dark, turbulent, and violently stormy debut album from Tori Amos. Scoff at her or love her to pieces, one can't deny that sex and religion are strange bedfellows with many...

Pros: Tori's equally beautiful voice and lyrics
Cons: none!

Tori Amos is one of the most unique and honest artists I've ever heard, and Little Earthquakes, back from 1992, is an amazing album. Tori has a beautiful voice, great piano chops, and something (many things all twisted together, really) to say. Her...

Pros: Beautiful Piano, and voice, meaningful Lyrics
Cons: A little Girlie, but thats not neccesarily a bad thing

I have never been a huge Tori Amos fan, but recently I was having a conversation with My sister and a friend and we were talking about what three cd's we would bring to a desert island if we could only select three, and we would be there for the rest of...

Pros: Intensely literate, virtuosic piano playing.
Cons: A bit sprawling in places ("Mother").

Tori Amos, who had been a professional pianist since age 13, recorded Little Earthquakes in 1991 using mostly her own piano, though often accompanied by the usual rock backing of guitar, bass and (sometimes synthesised) drums.

The album...

Pros: Did you ever think music could move you like this?
Cons: Nothing has topped this release. Yet.

Tori Amos. A musician who moves me in ways no other musician can. Her lyrics strike me down, and lift me up. They motivate me, and depress me. They make me think. They make me cry. They send my head spinning.


The very first song I ever...

Pros: Every track on the album is perfect. Really.
Cons: Inferior people may not appreciate Tori's intensity

know that my title is a bit extreme, but it's true. Of all the debut albums I've heard, none has ever come close to being as shocking or brilliant as this one. Debuts from Alicia Keys and Norah Jones may shake the Grammys, but this will shake your soul. ...

Pros: soothing music, interesting lyrics, you can listen to it again and again
Cons: some may call it a bit feminist

I first heard this cd several years ago and did not like it. I bought it within the past year and have been playing it like crazy ever since. If you have heard a popular song by Tori Amos, whether on the radio or TV, then you will most likely love...

Pros: Beautiful songs that will stick in your head.
Cons: She can be an acquired taste

The first time I ever heard Tori Amos I demanded my husband change the station. She was belting out a ballad that did make sense to me and I didn't care for her style of singing.

Well, that was about 6 years ago and now I am such a huge Tori...

Pros: Everything
Cons: Almost nothing

I say "almost nothing" because supposedly, nothing is perfect. But "Little Earthquakes" comes pretty close, and in my opinion is the definitive album for Tori and the entire singer-songwriter genre.

Gems like "Silent All These Years," the...

Pros: beautiful piano, insightful lyrics, passion galore
Cons: none that I can think of

This was the first Tori cd I ever bought. It hooked me like I've never been hooked to an artist before. Tori emotes so much raw feeling and passion on this cd that it is almost unbelievable. The range of songs is also amazing. I can honestly say that...

Pros: 11 out of 12 tracks!
Cons: Tear in Your Hand

Okay, forget all of the incredibly weird things you've heard about Tori Amos. Forget the art in Boys For Pele. Forget the fact that the "popular" people think she's lame. She is the most incredible piano player that I have ever heard, and...

Pros: unique, honest, edgy with a feminine touch...
Cons: not for those who like all the one hit wonders that have been hitting us in rapid succession...

Tori Amos is without a doubt one of the best singers to come out of a generation. Her voice rings with sincerity, depth, and beauty. I can appreciate Tori because with everything she sings, she relates to the people that listen to her. I also enjoy...