American Doll Posse
In an era of digital downloads and singles, Tori Amos embraces the concept album in a sprawling 23-song oratorio American Doll Posse. Firing across the American psychological, social, and political landscape, she takes on the state of the world, war, and feminism.
Amos adopts a big '80s rock sound on many tracks, with guitarist Mac Aladdin pealing off Brian May-style guitar licks over an arena-rock beat.
It's where Amos details a more personal sound that American Doll Posse leaves a lasting impression. Girl Disappearing, sung by 'Clyde,' holds echoes of the Beatles' Eleanor Rigby, not only because of the string quartet and nostalgic tone, but the updated tale of a woman losing herself.
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