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A Tori Amos Collection: Tales of a Librarian
Rock · 2003 · 11 tracks

A Tori Amos Collection: Tales of a Librarian

Tori Amos

Tori Amos's first retrospective, "Tales of a Librarian," is a deeply personal "sonic autobiography." Amos herself curated and re-mixed many tracks, organizing them by a unique Dewey Decimal System, of

November 17, 2003 · Warner Music Taiwan

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This isn't just a "greatest hits" album; it's an invitation into Tori Amos's meticulously cataloged mind. Imagine a late-night session in a vast, echoing library, where each song is a carefully selected volume, re-bound and re-shelved with a new understanding. The piano is your guide through a landscape of raw emotion, intellectual curiosity, and defiant vulnerability. It feels like a conversation with an old friend who's finally ready to share the deeper meanings behind her most iconic stories, revealing fresh layers of intimacy and power in familiar melodies. Own this if you crave an artist's definitive statement on their own legacy, presented with both scholarly precision and gut-wrenching honesty.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks
01
Angels
4:28
02
Mary
4:42
03
Spark
4:13
04
Way Down
1:51
05
Professional Widow (Armand’s Star Trunk Funkin’ mix) (radio edit)
3:47
06
Mr. Zebra
1:06
07
Bliss
3:35
08
Playboy Mommy
4:08
09
Sweet Dreams
3:40
10
Jackie’s Strength
4:26
11
Snow Cherries From France
2:56
Moments Worth Listening For
The raw, re-mixed intensity of early tracks like "Cornflake Girl" or "God," highlighting Amos's piano prowess and vocal power with renewed clarity.
The poignant vulnerability of new compositions like "Angels," showcasing her continued lyrical and melodic depth.
The subtle, yet impactful, sonic adjustments in tracks like "Winter," revealing previously unheard nuances in the instrumentation and vocal delivery.
The unexpected emotional weight brought to the re-recorded B-sides "Sweet Dreams" and "Mary," offering a mature perspective on early material.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

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