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Scarlet's Walk [Limited Edition, Import]

Tori Amos Audio CD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (398 customer reviews)

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1. Amber Waves
2. a sorta fairytale
3. Wednesday
4. strange
5. Carbon
6. Crazy
7. wampum prayer
8. don't make me come to Vegas
9. Sweet Sangria
10. your cloud
11. pancake
12. I can't see New York
13. mrs. jesus
14. Taxi Ride
15. another girl's paradise
16. Scarlet's Walk
17. Virginia
18. gold dust

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From the confusion and chaos that marked one of the most harrowing episodes in American history comes Tori Amos's masterwork. Scarlet's Walk, the follow-up to her critically acclaimed covers LP, Strange Little Girls, was written on a cross-country road trip shortly after the terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C. Over the course of 3,000 miles and 18 tracks, the crimson-haired singer encounters rogue lovers ("A Sorta Fairytale"), reformed porn stars ("Amber Waves"), and an entire cast of characters who embody the spirit of a country suddenly searching for an identity. The album serves as both an ambitious travelogue and as a graceful rejoinder to the bitterness and frustration that inspired it, with Amos wading through swells of sadness ("I Can't See New York"), anger ("Don't Make Me Come to Vegas"), and insecurity ("Your Cloud") with velvety grace. --Aidin Vaziri

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A must listen! Oct 31 2002
Format:Audio CD
After two somewhat disappointing offerings (Strange Little Girls and To Venus and Back), Tori Amos is back in proper form with a worthy successor to the brilliant From the Choirgirl Hotel. Scarlet's Walk, which details a journey across the United States, is vintage Amos with her uncommonly thought provoking lyrics and gorgeous melodies.

I was getting ready to bail on her, but this record is her redemption. Nearly every track sounds great, and some are among the best she's ever done. "Gold Dust" with it's full orchestration is worth the price of the album alone. "I Can't See New York" has a heartbreaking chorus , and "Carbon" evokes the chilly beauty of the Rocky Mountains. Another not to be missed track is the acapella "Wampum Prayer".

In many ways, Scarlet's Walk is her most accessible album to date. She reportedly was inspired a great deal by 9-11, and
one can really hear the loss and sadness in her voice on several tracks. Although her lyrics tend to be hard to understand, the liner notes include all the words. But I've always felt one of the best things about her music is that even if you don't always 'get' the lyrics you can feel the emotions behind them. This album does that exceptionally well.

If you love Tori, this is a definite buy (but you probably have it already if you are!). If you aren't, consider buying it, despite all the things you may have heard about her. You just might end up becoming a fan.

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"A fine and handsome thing" July 16 2004
Format:Audio CD
Tori Amos's first "themed" CD.... in a legitimate, not pretentious, way. 97% of Amos's work is extraordinary, and she has practically built her career on the stepping stones of masterpieces...how many artists can say the same? Tori Amos is a genius and, as with genius, her work leaves behind that of most of her peers, many of whom are "merely" talented. "Scarlet's Walk" contains three of her greatest songs ever written.. .."Virginia" "Gold Dust" and the 9/11 ode "I Can't See New York." Not every number on the album has the same destiny. Some tracks, like "Wampum Prayer" "Don't Make Me Come To Vegas" and "Pancake" can be dull and/or droning; but then, Amos is channeling her music, and the entities expressing themselves through her have their own stories to tell. In interviews, in fact, she herself has often thrown up her hands at their quirky ways. In a sense Tori Amos takes no responsibility for her music...a trait indigenous to all true artists. When "it" talks (whatever it is), she listens; and although her muses wander off sometimes,they always bring her back wonderful things. "Scarlet's Walk" is goergous in a "goodbye to all that" context....a great and obscure act of patriotism in its way, a trip down America's memory lane, Amos's roots in the American South (which is evoked in mournful loveliness) and a post 9/11 world.
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A Walk to Remember... Jun 5 2004
Format:Audio CD
This is probably one of Tori's best CD's out there. It has soul, and her lyrics still puzzle us, but we try and interperate it any way we want. Scarlet's Walk is beautiful and WORTH the buy if you love the most original and precious melodies around. Her voice is wonderful, and is expressed to the fullest. Her woody and magical tones send you down memory lane, and all you want to do is kick back and relax with all the songs on a lazy afternoon, winter or summer.

Songs which I loved:

2. Sorta Fairytale - first Tori Amos song I'd ever heard. Still one of my personal favourites. A good song for the road.

5. Carbon - a delicious song and truly beautiful in every way. I wish she had more songs like this.

9. Sweet Sangria - magical and dark at the same time as being sweet.

10. Your Cloud - Beautiful is all I can say. Very relaxing to listen to.

12. I Can't See New York - A strong song where her voice reigns supreme.

14. Taxi Ride - Brings you down high school again, lets you think back and blush at all the silly things you've done with your friends.

17. Virginia - Lovely dark undertones to this song.

18. Gold Dust - Nostalgia plus.

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Most recent customer reviews
What happened?
I have been a huge Tori fan for many years. However, when I listened to this album I was thoroughly disappointed by it. I feel that it is too radio friendly. Read more
Published on July 7 2004
A Reward for the devotion of fans
Tori Amos won a legion of fans by confessing her vulnerabilities on her first two albums, and she made it easy to follow with lyrics written in full sentences. Read more
Published on Jun 4 2004
Virtuoso Performance, as Usual
Tori has never made a bad album but this one is a masterpiece. I listened to her mature as a singer and songwriter from Little Earthquakes and every album after that. Read more
Published on Jun 3 2004 by Garry L. Morey
Don't worry, she didn't sell out
Many have accused this album of not "staying true" to the old Tori sound, not being honost and selling out in order to win Grammies.

Don't believe the lies. Read more

Published on May 14 2004 by wannabemoviecritic
"Just keep your eyes on her..."
Ah, Tori Amos. She's like a religion: some are devout, some strongly question, and others feel that she's just not for them. Read more
Published on April 11 2004 by D. B. Rocca
Unbelievably good.
This CD is good.
Really good.
I won't try to use text to explain how wonderful a song is. That's just a waste of time. Read more
Published on April 1 2004 by The Nothing Man
RETURN TO THE CLASSIC AMOS
Amos venture to new sounds in her last three albums, where well receive and admire, but with her new label Epic this album, she goes back to a familiar sound "a-la-Under the... Read more
Published on Mar 29 2004 by S. Quinto
melodic and beautiful
I don't know how some Tori fans are disappointed with this album. This CD is Tori's most beautiful and breath taking with its stunning lyrics. Read more
Published on Mar 22 2004 by Laura
I agree with [...]
Man, she hit it right between the eyes! Before listening to this album, Little Earthquakes was my favorite. Tori has always had a very special place in my life. Read more
Published on Mar 19 2004 by Chris
Excellent Artist
This is my very first Tori album but I am positive it will not be the last. Her voice, her cryptic lyrics, and pianist skills all contribute to a truly amazing artist, and artists... Read more
Published on Mar 5 2004 by Liesl
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