Hey Jupiter

Released in August 1996, the Hey Jupiter EP served as a crucial bridge for Tori Amos fans during the Boys for Pele era. The centerpiece is 'The Dakota Version' of the title track, a remix that significantly altered the song's DNA by slowing the tempo and emphasizing a steady, mournful piano pulse. This version became the definitive live arrangement for years to follow. The EP is notable for including 'Sugar' and 'Honey,' two tracks that were famously left off her first two albums but became staples of her live repertoire. These recordings from the Dew Drop Inn Tour showcase Amos's ability to command a room with just a Bösendorfer piano and her voice, occasionally augmented by Steve Caton's atmospheric guitar work. Critics often point to this EP as a prime example of Amos's mid-90s peak, where her songwriting was at its most surreal and emotionally raw.