Abnormally Attracted to Sin
Tori Amos · 2009
75 min · 34 tracks · alternative rock
A blend of lush piano melodies and intricate storytelling, reflecting personal and societal struggles through a lens of art rock and baroque pop.
Top tracks — play these first
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Give Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Welcome to England — This track captures the sense of dislocation and yearning for belonging that permeates the album, combining rich imagery with stirring melodies.
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Strong Black Vine — With its haunting instrumentation and poignant lyrics, this song encapsulates the album's thematic depth surrounding personal struggle and resilience.
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Ophelia — The narrative perspective shifts in this track to explore identity and despair, reflecting Amos's literary influences while showcasing her vocal prowess.
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Not Dying Today — This empowering anthem stands out with its defiance against adversity, highlighting Amos's ability to blend personal empowerment with broader social commentary.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of emotional peaks
- introspective themes for deep thinking
- wave-like pacing with reflective moments
- engaging storytelling throughout the album
- for late-night contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy, complex narratives
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry in her catalog that may not be widely recognized but features rich instrumentation.
- Themes
- feminine identity· English landscapes
- Moods
- Introspective· Dark
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Abnormally Attracted to Sin was Tori Amos's ninth studio album, following the critically acclaimed American Doll Posse. At this point in her career, she was exploring more self-referential themes and embracing her artistic independence, having formed her own label, Igloo Records. This album continues her evolution as a complex lyricist and musician who challenges conventional narratives.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kate Bush· Fiona Apple· Sarah McLachlan
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Give Start here 4:13
- 2 Welcome to England 4:06
- 3 Strong Black Vine 3:27
- 4 Flavor 4:05
- 5 Not Dying Today 4:02
- 6 Maybe California 4:24
- 7 Curtain Call 4:52
- 8 Fire to Your Plain 3:01
- 9 Police Me 3:55
- 10 That Guy 4:04
- 11 Abnormally Attracted to Sin 5:33
- 12 500 Miles 4:06
- 13 Mary Jane 2:42
- 14 Starling 4:02
- 15 Fast Horse 3:52
- 16 Ophelia 4:42
- 17 Lady in Blue 7:12
- 18 Oscar's Theme 3:38
Disc 2
- 1 That Guy
- 2 Welcome to England
- 3 Strong Black Vine
- 4 Ophelia
- 5 Fast Horse
- 6 Fire to Your Plain
- 7 Curtain Call
- 8 Not Dying Today
- 9 Maybe California
- 10 Give Start here
- 11 Police Me
- 12 Starling
- 13 500 Miles
- 14 Flavor
- 15 Lady in Blue
- 16 Abnormally Attracted to Sin
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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