Live at Montreux 1991/1992
75 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · classical · art rock
A raw, emotive performance capturing Tori Amos's haunting vocals and piano-driven intensity in an intimate setting.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate live performance energy
- wave-like emotional dynamics
- cathartic vocal expression moments
- haunting piano-driven intensity
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party atmospheres
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Tori Amos's reputation after her impactful debut.
- Themes
- personal trauma· Montreux intimacy· early career vulnerability
- Career context
- By the time 'Live at Montreux 1991/1992' was released in 1993, Tori Amos had established herself as a significant voice in alternative rock with her debut album 'Little Earthquakes' (1992) making waves. This live album showcases her early career, featuring performances from two pivotal years when she was transitioning from relative obscurity to mainstream recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kate Bush· Fiona Apple· Sarah McLachlan
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Tidal by Fiona Apple — Similar raw emotional intensity and piano-driven arrangements that capture personal introspection.Hounds of Love by Kate Bush — Shares a theatrical, artful approach with haunting vocals and intricate storytelling.Begin to Hope by Regina Spektor — Combines confessional lyrics with a blend of classical and pop sensibilities in an intimate setting.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Silent All These Years (live at Montreux 1991)".
- 1 Silent All These Years (live at Montreux 1991) Start here 4:18
- 2 Precious Things (live at Montreux 1991) 4:39
- 3 China (live at Montreux 1991) 5:21
- 4 Crucify (live at Montreux 1991) 5:45
- 5 Leather (live at Montreux 1991) 4:00
- 6 Song for Eric (live at Montreux 1991) 1:32
- 7 Upside Down (live at Montreux 1991) 4:35
- 8 Happy Phantom (live at Montreux 1991) 3:39
- 9 Winter (live at Montreux 1991) 6:12
- 10 Thank You (live at Montreux 1991) 3:59
- 11 Little Earthquakes (live at Montreux 1992) 6:01
- 12 Precious Things (live at Montreux 1992) 5:24
- 13 Whole Lotta Love / Thank You (live at Montreux 1992) 5:03
- 14 Me and a Gun (live at Montreux 1992) 5:03
- 15 Winter (live at Montreux 1992) 6:26
- 16 Smells Like Teen Spirit (live at Montreux 1992) 3:36
What to play next
This album is considered a Breakthrough in Tori Amos's catalog. This album solidified Tori Amos's reputation after her impactful debut.
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