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NEW ALBUM: TORI AMOS ~ Ocean to Ocean - Ruby - 31-10-2021 TORIS AMOS ~ Ocean to Ocean I cannot say exactly what Ms Amos is processing here, aside from the same stuff the entire world is grappling with, of course, but there’s also a definite autobiographical slant, sometimes blatantly evident, sometimes less so – sometimes surreal, sometimes lyrical. Her words can be almost like a trip of sorts, and I don’t mean a cruise, lol! There are obvious references (although ‘obvious’ is something she can’t really be accused of being!), as in the title track, “Ocean to Ocean” which speaks to the perils of upsetting the balance of nature, and over consumption, and “29 Years” which is an acknowledgment of her marriage and the path travelled there, and there are montages of what seem to be inner snapshots – imaginings. She’s weighing in on getting a bit older, changes in relationships, the loss of those close to her, the state of the planet, the sorrows, and delights along the way, and while revealing her vulnerable self, more so perhaps than she has allowed herself to in the past, doing it all in most elegant fashion. The album flows well and from what I can tell, is competently recorded – her husband Mark Hawley is responsible for that (and guitars) while she’s the producer. Their daughter provides additional vocals on some of the tracks so it’s a bit of a family affair. I suspect the use of vocal correction/enhancement software here and there, but I could be mistaken, and in any event, I also think that sometimes it can serve in achieving a desired effect - as opposed to gratuitous use throughout. Nothing earth shattering (albeit a few funky moments), or achingly beautiful, (we live in hope!) but having said that, I suspect this release could be a grower. Not too huge a departure from her previous album, except it sounds more sober to me - more together and trimmed of frivolity – refined – a precisely wrapped gift. I like it. A funky one - clever use of Chinese astrology as a premise for this - "Metal Water Wood" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryrnE4nYNYk "Swim to New York State" ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baj7sf0u6QI The title track ...  RE: NEW ALBUM: TORI AMOS ~ Ocean to Ocean - JeromeD - 31-10-2021 You really, really, really need to write a book. Seriously! RE: NEW ALBUM: TORI AMOS ~ Ocean to Ocean - CRAZY-HORSE - 01-11-2021 ^^ yes, the words onthe page were masterfully written, so much so that i read the whole thing three times before i scrolled down. GREAT STUFF AGAIN Ruby ! RE: NEW ALBUM: TORI AMOS ~ Ocean to Ocean - Ruby - 01-11-2021 ^^Gee thanks guys. Not being falsely modest or anything, but I honestly don't see what you see!? These snippets keep me amused and out of trouble, although a bit of trouble now and then might be nice, lol! It's fun because I like what I'm talking about. May have a spot of bother getting past 500 words tho'.  RE: NEW ALBUM: TORI AMOS ~ Ocean to Ocean - JeromeD - 01-11-2021 I did not want to admit it but I do exactly the same CH. I read all of Ruby's posts at least twice. RE: NEW ALBUM: TORI AMOS ~ Ocean to Ocean - Music Head - 16-11-2021 enters the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart at #104 courtesy of Spotify 16th album classy as always fav the most up tempo love the strings