Singer/Songwriter Reacts to LITTLE EARTHQUAKES ~ TORI AMOS Full Album!

[@Luscent]

Hiya! You can watch this with no cuts on Patreon! www.patreon.com/luscent 😘😘😘

[@witchestomotheryou234]

Oh god PLEASE more Tori on this channel. 😀 Do her albums in chronological order would be such a treat … thank you for taking the time for LE. :)

[@peternewturkey]

omg yes please I hope this is the beginning of a beautiful journey that we can all enjoy!!!

[@richardflores6988]

This is the most fun I've had with an album reaction. Yes, I want to see more. Spoilers ahead. I can't wait to see Under The Pink. I can't wait to see Boys For Pele. I can't wait to see From the Choirgirl Hotel. I can't wait to see B (live) side of TVaB. I can't wait to see Scarlet's Walk, The Beekeeper, American Doll Posse. And more. This is not a bargain, this is not a compromise, this is not begging. This is fact. You do one more, you will have a fan for life.

[@elian68]

It is so wonderful to hear a younger person experience Tori and appreciate the beauty, complexity and intricacy that is her art.

[@JerkyPuck]

Seeing someone in 2023 discover a woman I have musically worshipped since the 90’s is so thrilling! Happy listening!

[@marieaug9322]

Tori is like listening to classical music, cut with metal and wiped with grunge... this is why we genxrs are so still in love with her and are very proud parent listeners. Mmmmm

[@patrickirwin1557]

She almost got a job playing with the Baltimore symphonic orchestra, except for the way likes to straddle the piano bench. I call BS

[@yomo1690]

I am predominantly a metalhead (Tool, Metallica, Pantera, Nine inch nails etc) and I think this is a perfect album.

[@yomo1690]

@Esau Davis yep. That's correct. It was actually Trent reached out to Tori. He found himself listening to Little Earthquakes on repeat driving to the studio. Tori also name checks Trents work in two of her songs.

[@JasonDabrowski]

She did a duet with Maynard from Tool. "Muhammed My Friend". 😀

[@Marnee4191]

I knew she was friends with Trent and a fan of NIN, but I never knew he sang on her songs. I always did appreciate the Precious Things lyric: "With their Nine Inch Nails and little fascist panties tucked inside of every nice girl", knowing it was a reference to NIN, the band.

[@astarhighabove]

Neil is Neil Gaiman and his epic story The Sandman. Tori was a fan and many saw her as the ideal human representation of what his character of Delerium in the story could be.

[@tjemeow]

Tori was introduced to his comics first but soon after meeting they became fast friends. They continue to be great friends to this day and have been each other's inspiration throughout the years.

[@Wungolioth]

The key to understanding a few of the songs, like Mother and Girl, is knowing that Tori Amos was a musical prodigy, she crawled up to the piano at the age of 2 and could play, she could replay songs after one listen by the age of 4 and was already composing her own music. At the age of 5 she was admitted to the Peabody Music Conservatory in Baltimore with a full scholarship, to this day the youngest person to ever get that honor. Unfortunately, at the age of 11 she was kicked out that program because she refused to learn to read sheet music, and she showed too much interest in contemporary music. Her father was a Methodist minister, he could see she was wallowing in her failure, so he pushed her to go out to perform at 13, the only places that they could find that would let her play were gay clubs in the Washington, D.C. area, which is humorous to think of her father with his clerical collar on and bringing her there. Tori was born Myra Ellen Amos, but she always hated that name, she performed as Ellen Amos for her teen years, but someone told her she looked like a Tori, and changed it.

[@rhysnymph4444]

crucify - 2:00 girl - 8:25 silent all these years - 12:22 precious things - 17:08 winter - 22:30 happy phantom - 27:57 china - 31:10 leather - 34:04 mother - 37:11 tear in your hand - 42:58 me and a gun - 47:09 little earthquakes - 51:15

[@simonslee73]

Tori is a genius, this album is a masterpiece. Watching you enjoy this for the first time all these years after it’s release affirms how timeless it is as well

[@sidhedanu]

Regarding Me and a Gun....the song is both autobiographical and a little bit of storytelling. She gave someone who was a regular at her shows (when she played piano bars) a ride and he abducted her at knife point, assaulted her, and forced her to sing hymns. After a few hours he left to go buy more drugs and she escaped. I think changing the weapon in the hands of the rapist was a way to both make it not entirely her story and use a more powerful word choice for the lyrics.

[@DoubleBlack2.0]

Oh my god, I had NO idea. How horrifying!

[@sidhedanu]

It truly is. Her strength is an inspiration.

[@nodezsh]

I want to point out this was gonna be the lead single and the B-side was Silent All These Years. Obviously it didn't work out and they rereleased the single but switched around the tracks. That's it. The jacket was identical.

[@Crazy_Christine84]

Sadly, this is true. 😢 The song, “Me and a Gun”, is a very raw, haunting, imagery-filled, lyrical ride through Tori Amos’ past. It navigates through Tori’s horrific and traumatic experience of being kidnapping, being held hostage by a crazed addicted drug-fuelled fan, and being sexually assaulted (in Tori’s own words in an interview I’ve read, she described this as being “held down” at “gun point” and repeatedly “being raped”). For a long time, she blamed herself, just as many courageously strong and resilient survivors do. I can only imagine that by kindly offering a fan a ride home way back then (it was the late 80s or early 1990s), how that could have compounded her unjustifiable guilt and self-blame. It’s heart wrenching when you sit down, REALLY listen to the song lyrics fully knowing the backstory of what happened to Tori Amos - all the emotional, physical and psychological pain she must have felt for a long time. In an article I had come across in my late teenage years/early 20s, Tori was explaining how she HAD TO write the song, “Me and a Gun”, because to her, it was a very therapeutic experience that helped her get past it and move forward more towards healing, a stronger her and a better future. I’m paraphrasing here. I’m thankful we have the fortunate opportunity and gift of Tori Amos, her well-versed journey of lyrics, and her amazingly talented music skills. 🎶

[@AChickandaDuck]

She’s done so much for survivors by speaking out about her own assault in a time when it was much less common to do so ❤

[@soaribb32]

I think little earthquakes must be about those little, almost forgetable moments in life that change you completely, break your foundations. And for this to be the album title really encapsulates why the songs work together as a piece of art...We go from childhood memories to violence, from microagressions and christian guilt to casual encouters and emotional isolation. It's marvelous.

[@DoubleBlack2.0]

This is so incredibly depressing. Wow..

[@soaribb32]

@@DoubleBlack2.0 Well, she was a failed musician and a sexual assault survivor. Of course, the music coming out of that is depressing.

[@DoubleBlack2.0]

@@soaribb32 No, I meant your comment was depressing. lol

[@swirlgrl1]

You nailed it. It's a life changing album.

[@dimitriusdemarco5633]

I have never enjoyed a reaction more. After 31 years with this album, it's wonderful to see someone younger experience it for the first time. HUGE thank you to the supporter who made this happen. To Luscent- you have a great ear and will enjoy the many other gems that Tori has given us throughout the years. Two things: 1) her father is a minister, so you will hear the religious theme play throughout her catalog. 2) Me and A Gun (the acapella song) was inspired after she watched Thelma & Louise, but it is about her own rape. Thank you for this video!!!

[@RaindropsOnLichen]

It is fun watching the younger generations find music we’ve had so long. I found this guy from his Jewel Review. I just brace myself when I know he’s about to get to a good part. I love that he’s so thoughtful about it, really appreciating artists. :)

[@williambartnicki7732]

Tori is a leo. Her music goes into a frenzied flame and then she comes back to the core of the song over and over again. Queen of dynamics indeed

[@justinsomething]

this is probably the most entertaining reaction video i've ever seen - your enthusiasm and appreciation for the more subtle aspects of tori's music is awesome, impressive, and appreciated! i'd suggest you go in order, album-wise, and react to under the pink (another absolute masterpiece of an album) next! please and thank you 🙃

[@peternewturkey]

I agree!

[@rparstar]

The lyrics of Precious Things about the boys with the smashable faces is one of my all time favourites of hers 😂 This whole album, and like the next 6+ albums, are amazing and worth checking out too!

[@Marnee4191]

Same. In fact, Precious Things is my #1 favorite song out of all songs, every single one of them. "With their Nine Inch Nails and little fascist panties tucked inside of every nice girl!" Also awesome lyrics.

[@LornaKelso]

"Neil" in Tear In Your Hand is Neil Gaiman. I'm sure somebody else has probably mentioned that but just in case. Tori Amos is my all time favourite artist. Her music is pure poetry and so cathartic to listen to.

[@RiderOfKarma]

Woo-Hoo! The time is getting closer!

[@peternewturkey]

OMG PLEASE MORE TORI! God Bless that patreon member that commissioned this!!! They are doing the Lord's work!!! Please do UNDER THE PINK next!!!! Omg I NEED your reaction to PRETTY GOOD YEAR and YES, ANASTASIA!

[@nathalieheath5693]

Yes yes yes… Anastasia!!

[@Petunia3001]

“They are doing the lords work.” Lol, yes they are, love my fellow Tori fans 🤩

[@openyourchakras918]

Tori breathes & sings in a very similar way to how shaman use their voices when helping others.

[@lindsaystalter4969]

😮

[@openyourchakras918]

Thank you for requesting this reaction Matthew….you read ALL us toriphiles minds 😘

[@TeeniaMarie]

This is what Tori does. Hits toy right in the most vulnerable parts of the soul. There should be a warning on her songs.

[@openyourchakras918]

Tori is a brilliant artist, composer, soul, singer, songwriter, live singer & one of the most energy & emotion that can pierce into your soul. You don’t need the lyrics with Tori to know what the song is making you feel 💎

[@julesglitter]

Me and a Gun is a real story, not based on a character. This is her story. The gun was a knife, but everything else is autobiographical.

[@xxxdr4g0nxxx]

Tori is such a treasure. My favorite of her newer albums is The Beekeeper. A few songs from her latest albums are quite good as well, though her sound has changed a lot. Trouble's Lament and America are favorites from Unrepentant Geraldines and ocean to ocean from the album ocean to ocean.

[@ranielnoronha2573]

one of my favorites of all time :)

[@azureskies9377]

I’ve been listening to Tori for decades and I am loving your enthusiasm while listening to this album. It makes me happy

[@reactionsaccount3955]

As you loved Precious Things, I recommend her version of this song from her 1998 live session, pure genius.

[@JasonSum1979]

i discovered this album in 94/95 even then it was decades ahead of everyone else! it’s honestly a perfect debut album (There’s a reason Tori has a strong cult following she is that good) there are a handful of female artist of the 90’s that were true visionaries Bjork, Liz Phair, Heather Nova, Amanda Marshall, Robyn & Tori Amos

[@christopher33445]

Just found this channel and love this album mother is my fav song on it. And I got the same conclusion on the lyrics! About he going out into her carrier and the fear involved, brides in vale’s for fame and poisoning her against the moon (femininity,menstrual cycle). The piano and her voice are so dynamic it is one of my all time favs. Glad you enjoy! You’ll def like boys for pele too!

[@jasonarthurs3885]

Let's also all remember that this a debut effort; astonishing in it's accomplishment!

[@sai1311ik]

her first three albums are such masterpieces please listen to the next two albums!! ❤

[@openyourchakras918]

I like the duality in “Winter” where it applies to both her & her Father. She says to him “when you going to make up your mind when you going to love you as much as I do”. Letting her Dad know she is proud of him & wants him to love himself like she loves him just as he always told her throughout her growing up & different stages in life.

[@NeilNTR]

I always thought it was advise from her father because before the phrase, Tori says "he says" "when you gonna ..." I'm not 100% sure and I might have to go dig for my CD to be sure.

[@openyourchakras918]

@@NeilNTR yeah the last verse is what I am referring to, she doesn’t say he said on the verse “hair is grey & the fires are burning, so many dreams on the shelf you say I wanted you to be proud of me, I always wanted that myself” This is where the way she says it & the verbiage could be taken as both of them feeling the way or saying that line. Because we don’t know who is saying “you”. We could easily take it as Tori saying it to her father but the duality is that is could be the father saying it to Tori.

[@Wungolioth]

So the question is, you've listened to Little Earthquakes, have you been able to stop listening to it? Before you move on to the next album, you might want to check out some of the amazing B-sides from Little Earthquakes, some of which can be found on the deluxe version, but not all of them. I'll list as many as I can think of, someone else is welcome to fill in anything I miss. Flying Dutchman (not just my favorite B-side, possibly my favorite Tori song) Upside Down Take To the Sky Here In My Head The Pool Song For Eric Thoughts Sweet Dreams Ode To the Banana King, Part 1 Humpty Dumpty Mary She also has many great covers just from the first album and her first tour... Smells Like Teen Spirit- Nirvana cover Angie- Rolling Stones cover A Case of You - Joni Mitchell cover If 6 Were 9- Jimi Hendrix cover Strange Fruit- Billie Holiday cover Famous Blue Raincoat - Leonard Cohen cover

[@SheaSF]

I understand that Tori was a pastor's daughter. People looked at her with more scrutiny that other children. Lest you think she was living under some tyranny, her father was supportive of her musical career, drove her to performances when she was younger. I could be getting some of this wrong, but she's become a bit of mythology to me. She has been, in no small way, my savior with her music.

[@leosaidhi]

So beautiful to see you inspired by this masterpiece. Tori is always my favorite. Now I think you should do videos for all of her first 6 albums, all brilliant.

[@openyourchakras918]

Every breath, every note (even if it could be considered off key) is to give the listener the emotion she wants them to feel. Tori Amos can take any mood I am in & after listening to her…my chakras are aligned, my mood at peace, and a happiness that is beautiful 💗 💫

[@lindsaystalter4969]

Is that what she does ? Aligns the chakras. Because listening to Tori is therapeutic to me and I don’t know why exactly. Interesting 🤔

[@joannayannotti9076]

Sometimes the wrong note is the right note

[@jasonarthurs3885]

In "Me and a Gun", many misascribe Tori as the gun-wielder; her assailant is the one brandishing the weapon.

[@SheaSF]

I recently discovered the Rick Beato revisit of Tori's "Little Earthquakes". I've watched it several times, which I'm sure is why you popped up on my feed. I have very much enjoyed your analysis of her. She's a saint to me. I've seen her live a few times. I'm going to e-mail you THE live performance of "Precious Things".

[@IsaacBrantner]

Thank you thank you thank you for listening to the lyrics and your analysis.

[@JordanZick]

So exciting to see you react to this incredible album that changed my life. I'm already ready for you to react to her next record Under the Pink which is another masterpiece. Hope you continue diving into Tori's discography! Quality stuff. Cheers! :)

[@twoscoops2]

I really enjoyed your reaction to the album. I have probably listened to this album more than any other in my life, this and Sarah McLachlan's Fumbling Towards Ecstasy. Thanks!

[@viviandarkbloom4339]

Great, thoughtful reaction! I really like hearing you talk about her dynamics and harmonies and details of the songwriting that I haven't seen discussed in other reactions to this album. It was a great perspective. It was interesting how you were talking about how uplifting/hopeful/joyous Tear in Your Hand, and then it's immediately followed by Me and a Gun--so the dynamics and playing with listener extends to even the sequence of the songs on the album. I think her next two albums are even stronger than this one musically, but the lyrics definitely become more indirect and more imagistic and coded.

[@jennymucha5059]

She is absolutely brilliant! A haunting lyrical genius! It's an experience! She's a Wednesday. An Edgar Allan Poe with vibrant beauty even if in black and white.

[@Petunia3001]

Wow what a fantastic description!

[@MartinJStepanek]

Omg. FINALLY!!!! :D thanks so so so much!!!! I always thought you might appreciate her songwriting and piano playing a lot. So interested in what you think of her next two albums and maybe more. Since you mentioned her key changes / harmonies and that it might be intuitive... she was actually a child prodigy playing and studying the piano from the age of 5 at Peabody Institute in the US until she was kicked out at age 11 for "musical insubordination", cause she rather wanted to play and study the Beatles and other contemporary music. In later interviews she explains how studying the works of classical masters really informed her song writing... anyway, so much to discover. and you are really one, if not the best of all reactors to dissect her music sonically, lyrically and emotionally. So looking forward to this.

[@lahnnabell11]

Cannot wait for more Tori. Whole discography, let's go! 💗

[@chrisv.h.2307]

Yes!!! Tori was my absolute favorite through high school and college... so glad to see you discover her. The way she channels emotion is just incredible. And, yes, you probably already know, but her father was a minister and she definitely returns to religion and her relationship with it again and again in her songwriting. Edited to add: "It's like the demon chasing her through the forest is patriarchy." Yes, you get Tori Amos. LOL

[@williambartnicki7732]

Neil in tear in your hand is neil gaiman. Me and a gun is a song about being raped at gunpoint. The little earthquakes to me always meant fights/arguments as well as orgasims.

[@wagnercorrea_]

OMG! I love this album so much!!!!!! The best!!!

[@aprilconnelly5196]

Nice reaction! Tori creates such interesting music, and very beautiful piano playing. Like someone else mentioned, doing her albums in chronological order is highly recommended ❤

[@Marnee4191]

Round about 21:44: Yes, most of the songs in this album have always seemed to me to be about growing up. And it touches on themes of women growing up that we rarely year in songs. Silent All These Years could actually be about how women's voices have largely been silent in rock, even with the women that have made it big, I think they have always been told to shy away from anything that seems even remotely negative towards men ("so you can make me come, that doesn't make you jesus"), even though so much of rock has been negative towards women. These are just human thoughts, human concerns, human feelings and are not wrong and shouldn't have ever been silenced.

[@joannayannotti9076]

Precious Things is such a hauntingly badass song. This will always be one of my favorite albums. I have like 20 copies of it on CD, some worn to the point they don’t even play anymore. I was 7 years old when I first heard Silent All These Years and it STILL holds a huge space in my heart.

[@AndImsomelady-fq6cw]

Me too I think I still have my cassette version

[@kreisimkreis]

thank you luscent, for this beautiful and relatable reaction.. you should do "boys for pele" - imho her peak-album :-)

[@spaceoddity8292]

Loooove your react!!!! Hugs from Buenos Aires!

[@Luscent]

Thank you!

[@gjh9299]

shes fabulous

[@tinesess3521]

This is one of my all time favorite albums..this and when the pawn

[@openyourchakras918]

After having major back surgery at 30 & dealing with that I may die in the near future, that so much of what I love to do was taken from me by a botched surgery…you become numb. So “give me life, give me pain, give me myself again” always struck a cord with me as an empath but after major back surgery it took on a whole meaning. I was in constant pain & lost so many things that brought me bliss. I became numb & so in both being an empath and processing & dealing with extremely important life events that may come sooner than I should have been thinking about them…I eventually became numb. So even though I was in constant pain…I emotionally became numb and this is one of my favorite songs & parts of the song still to this date. I think she is saying the human errors made over & over that end up becoming so normal we become numb to horrific things happening daily around the world, we need to get back to putting humanity into the word human. So she is saying “give me life, give me pain, give me myself again”. People don’t deal with their crap and deflect and start hating certain groups of people in society (usually fueled by media, news, world leaders & politicians) that people hate themselves so much for things they did, do & continue to do that their self hate is manifested towards others & cause pain to avoid reflection. I take this part “give me life, give me pain, give me myself again” as let me reprogram the little earthquakes (lies & propaganda) the at seep into my life & start actually being a loving human again. Deal with my own 💩 & stop displacing my self-hate, self image of being worthless, regrets, selfishness, anger, etc onto other people to feel a bit better without actually healing. She is saying to live we need to feel pain of others & the pain we cause others & to ourselves & continue to teach our children & actually feel the pain in he world, pain sadly makes you realize how precious life is & that things society focuses on are meaningless. We need to feel the pain of Mother Earth, of our fellow man, and of the pain we inflict on ourselves for not being the image we are lead to believe we can achieve. You put the power back in your hands (where it has always been) when you reprogram the messages society & the elites want you to focus on & when that power is back in your hand…you truly live again. So process your crap, stop hating others or blaming others because you want to avoid the hate & lack of love you have for yourself because of crap those who control the world through power & fortune want you to feel worthless or the worthlessness your parents may have deflected onto you. As a child we love ourselves, we love our fellow humans, we feel their pain…society & the images & rules the elites push to purposely have you question, judge & slowly make you hate yourself ends up becoming hate towards others & placing blame on anyone but the true person that is to blame…yourself. So you need to reflect inward process the pain to truly live life & find yourself again. Once you regain the love for yourself, you will naturally treat others the way you treat yourself. We need to heal this world & the destructive things we do to our own self-image, self-love & self-esteem that creates the hate & inhumane response we end up becoming numb to…this is what I take from the song “Little Earthquakes”. Elevator music is the reason you feel hate, not allowing yourself to be the beautiful person you were as a child & teaching yourself to destroy the love for yourself which eventually destroys the love for anyone else. You can’t love someone else if you don’t love yourself.

[@Petunia3001]

I am going to come back to this comment, there is a lot here to ponder. Very very good, thank you

[@muffinamy83]

This album got me through some things. As a pianist I particularly love the boppy "Happy Phantom" a lot.

[@AndImsomelady-fq6cw]

They way she uses breath is so good

[@jasonarthurs3885]

What is often overlooked, the drum beat in Crucify emulates the beating of a human heart.

[@ericarezzo6675]

For incredible Tori vocalizations don't miss the songs Cooling , Sugar, and Pandora's Aquarium. They are so incredible.

[@jasonarthurs3885]

The "little earthquakes" are the seemingly mild instances in life that can "rip us into pieces".

[@Marnee4191]

Around 11:00, you said people who know music theory could pull apart her unusual harmonies, but for her, it's probably instinctual. Very likely it is not. "Amos won a full scholarship to the Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University at the age of five, the youngest person ever to have been admitted."

[@jasonarthurs3885]

I had always assumed that in "Mother", "leave the light on" was referencing a porch light, a beacon of familiarity and safety.

[@leutpbfpftch8795]

Been waiting for ages for you to discover Tori, knew you’d love her.

[@openyourchakras918]

Super excited to see this album reaction, I hope you do ALL of her albums. They hit on various parts of someone’s life 💗 💫

[@yomo1690]

Me and a gun was about a real event that happened to Tori, although I think he had a knife.

[@rhondagirard5472]

I just subscribed especially because of your excitement of Precious Things! Thoroughly enjoyed this reaction to Little Earthquakes!!

[@TRex799]

I’ve always interpreted “Girl” as a mother thinking about her newborn daughter, seeing how it’s like she already belongs to so many people and wondering if she will ever belong to herself. Reflecting on what it’s like for her to live as a woman in the world and worrying about how she is now bringing a daughter into it.

[@heidip6809]

Me and a gun= it literally happened to Tori, the song is about that night. But thanks for all your reactions, please do more Tori!

[@alexmoreno5044]

ME and a gun is her recounting the story of when she was rated. She and Calvin Klein formed RAIN.

[@TheAndersox]

OMG YESSSSS. I haven't even watched yet and I already know I'M GOING TO LOVE IT.

[@difeth_]

tori amos was the first person i ever saw live (i was 6!) and little earthquakes is honestly one of my favourite albums. it's an album that feels so close to me because i've been listening to it and tori's music since i was so small. so glad you liked it!

[@usernamegravity]

You should react to 'Precious things' live.

[@richardgale4827]

If you don't get chills sometime during this album, give up, you're not alive.

[@gerstelb]

Funny thing about Silent All These Years: Tori originally wrote it thinking she would give it to Al Stewart, with whom she had recently appeared on stage, and maybe kinda had a thing with. You can find the video of her playing the piano part of Year of the Cat on YT, although the quality is mediocre and he gives her this ridiculous Russian pseudonym. Giving the song to him is in the intro to it on VH1 Storytellers (also here on YT). There honestly isn’t a Tori album that I don’t like, although some hit differently than others. As she tried to bring out explicitly in American Doll Posse, she has multiple voices: soft and romantic, loud and rebellious, quiet and contemplative, and occasionally just roaring with fury.

[@scottsaunders5087]

Played this album non stop in the 90s yup I’m an old subscriber! Love your honest raw reactions

[@blueearthquake]

Such a great album. ❤

[@semitavi8259]

My favourite album ♥️

[@davidkoblentz]

so strange to see a reaction of a foundational album from years and years ago... it shows you how ahead she was.. of everything.

[@muffinamy83]

As someone below said, Me and a Gun is not completely fictional. Amos was assaulted irl.

[@leonnovak2478]

You need to react to Preacher's Daughter by Ethel Cain if you haven't yet. It's one of the best albums that come out this year😫

[@neilhedley9285]

I really think you should do From The Choirgirl Hotel. It's Tori's darkest album for sure but it's got some great songs, some really interesting and frankly amazing moments. If you are ever going to drop another Tori reaction, please please please let it be From The Choirgirl Hotel... 😊

[@MichaelKerr71]

This is an EPIC song. That's all, that's the comment.

[@AChickandaDuck]

As an older person 😂 I love seeing the younger generation appreciate the music of my teenage years. Great reaction!

[@hypersonic8280]

Thank you for reacting to this album ❤️ it's such an important one for me as it really inspired me to learn piano, and it's my primary instrument now aside from my voice. All of the songs are so beautiful, but they're horrible to try and learn cos she's all over the piano in every one 😂

[@madelinewise8692]

One of my favourite performances of Tear in Your Hand is this one - a masterclass performance : kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWSpZaqlm7Gfibc

[@JasonDabrowski]

Tori got me through High School and College. Oh the 90s! ❤️

[@marieaug9322]

The nine inch nails is probably a tongue in cheek reference to Trent Reznor. I think they were dating at the time, if I remember correctly. He does back up on "past the mission..."

[@wirebrushproductions1001]

You need to do some research on "Me and a Gun and a Guy on My Back". That was her being raped by a guy holding a gun to her head. It actually happened.

[@mozzerianmisanthrope406]

Your reaction is amazing. I adore this album. Having seen her live she is an absolute master. I will have to see her live again. Just incredible. It kinda sucks that my main man, Morrissey, spoke to her like absolute crap in the nineties when they were both on Jools Holland on the same day. Then again, he despises everyone, lol. You gained a new sub. Much love from the Scottish borders. ♥️

[@Luscent]

Aw glad you enjoyed! Kinda shitty when people talk about other artists like that I agree! Thanks for the sub! 🥰

[@SheaSF]

Green Limousine is a song by the Bad Loves. Wonder if that's the reference.

[@SheaSF]

The song is from 1993. It would have been hearable when she wrote the album.

[@josephmccauslin]

👏 👏 👏 I’m here for the Tori Amos, the Bjork, the Kate Bush and more. Here is the comment posting for your monetization. 🤑🤑🤑

[@SheaSF]

It quite surprised me you saying Tori has a Kate Bush vibe in some of her experimental moments. Don't know why I've never thought of it. I can't un-think it now.

[@leannemiller9514]

The woman isn't the person with the gun in "Me and a Gun". She is the victim. Although this story is fictional, Tori was assaulted herself.

[@marieaug9322]

Gotta say, Tori should watch you do this! At 20 I met tori with my ears and winter made me cry. My dad wasn't very good at it at the time. Its sort of life lessons. Don't let life leave you behind, waiting to choose yourself and what you want. Stop waiting for a prince charming.

[@leannemiller9514]

Tori is just as brilliant live as she is in the studio. She's one of those rare performers who can capture an audience with just her voice and piano. I've seen her work evolve. I don't care as much for her more recent music as it doesn't seem as structured as the first few years. This is just a personal preference. Maybe I need to catch up to her! She continues to stretch herself beyond the boundaries that most artists could never reach. "Little Earthquakes" is a masterpiece. I hope you continue with some of her other CDs.

[@openyourchakras918]

Well also “Winter” with “when you going to love you as much as I do”

[@madelinewise8692]

"Poisoned me against the moon" The the sun and moon, light and dark, day and night, yin and yang represent the masculine vs the feminine. She's saying that being raised in a Christian household, which is patriarchal meant there were always negative messages about women - some subtle, some overt.

[@JasonDabrowski]

I see "Winter" as a conversation with her Father. He's the one saying "when you gonna make up your mind..."