Tori Amos covers Silver Springs on Stevie's Birthday

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Originally Posted by luminol

I consider myself a huge former Tori fan. She is the number one artist I used to obsessively follow and collect for years. That includes going to every show on a few tours years and years ago when the stars aligned (1. When she was still making terrific music, 2. When I was young and unattached to either a job or husband or much responsibility in general, 3. When I had the desire and energy).... Got to "know her" a bit during that time (I say that loosely; she's great about giving fans time at meet and greets and making herself accessible. I don't pretend we were friends in any sense, though she would remember me and treated me very graciously). I have a ton of respect for her musical abilities, unique writing style with enigmatic and deeply fascinating lyrics loaded with hidden meanings, and her dedication to her fans. That said, I haven't been impressed with her last 10 years-or-so of output. (That's just my opinion and I know others may disagree.)

Totally with you. Scarlet's Walk was the last great Tori album for me; the last of her albums I crave listening to, and the last to be loved start to finish. She's had great *moments* on each album since.