Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Tori Amos - "God"

Tori Amos - "God": "I had been a fan of Tori's when Little Earthquakes came out, but I had no idea where she would go next. When she returned with this song, it was clear Tori was back and she was bringing her "A" game. Her debut had been bold and confrontational, but now she was taking on religion - and she had brought the musical chops to back it up. Her whooshing "woo-hoos" after the chorus, the crisp drum program and the guitar squelches give the song layers of texture while also providing an edgy and ominous sound. And in case you thought she was fronting, Tori wound up writhing with real live snakes in a mock religious ceremony for the song's video, re-enforcing the confrontational angle of the song."

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