The Original Bootlegs
Tori Amos · 2005
673 min · 107 tracks · alternative rock · classical · art rock
A tapestry of haunting melodies and introspective lyrics woven through a rich, atmospheric soundscape.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic ebb and flow experience immersive late-night introspection long-form listening commitment
- Context
- Released in 2005, 'The Original Bootlegs' captures Tori Amos at a time when she was consolidating her unique artistic voice following the commercial success of 'The Beekeeper'. This collection of live performances showcases her evolution as a performer and the depth of her catalog, offering fans an intimate glimpse into her creative process during a pivotal phase in her career.
- If you like
- alternative rock, classical, art rock
The Original Bootlegs is an album by Tori Amos, released in 2005. A tapestry of haunting melodies and introspective lyrics woven through a rich, atmospheric soundscape. 'The Original Bootlegs' is significant for its candid representation of Amos's live artistry, offering tracks that span her career. The album enhanced her reputation as a compelling live performer and reached notable positions on music charts, solidifying her influence within the alternative rock genre and resonating with both long-time fans and new listeners alike. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Original Bootlegs sound like?
A tapestry of haunting melodies and introspective lyrics woven through a rich, atmospheric soundscape. Rooted in alternative rock and classical.
What makes The Original Bootlegs by Tori Amos notable?
'The Original Bootlegs' is significant for its candid representation of Amos's live artistry, offering tracks that span her career. The album enhanced her reputation as a compelling live performer and reached notable positions on music charts, solidifying her influence within the alternative rock genre and resonating with both long-time fans and new listeners alike. Released in 2005, 'The Original Bootlegs' captures Tori Amos at a time when she was consolidating her unique artistic voice following the commercial success of 'The Beekeeper'. This collection of live performances showcases her evolution as a performer and the depth of her catalog, offering fans an intimate glimpse into her creative process during a pivotal phase in her career.
Who is The Original Bootlegs for?
The Original Bootlegs works well if you're into dynamic ebb and flow experience, immersive late-night introspection and long-form listening commitment.
How many songs are on The Original Bootlegs?
The Original Bootlegs has 107 tracks, running approximately 673 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Original Sinsuality 3:53
- 2 Father Lucifer Standout 5:34
- 3 Mother Revolution Standout 5:26
- 4 Yes, Anastasia Standout 7:12
- 5 Apollo’s Frock 5:47
- 6 Parasol 4:48
- 7 Mother 7:28
- 8 Operator 6:19
- 9 Circle Game 6:39
- 10 Cars and Guitars 4:37
Disc 2
- 1 Space Dog 7:41
- 2 Marianne 5:18
- 3 Barons of Suburbia 6:07
- 4 Cool on Your Island 5:45
- 5 The Beekeeper 10:19
- 6 Honey 4:44
- 7 Sweet the Sting 5:56
- 8 Cloud on My Tongue 6:57
- 9 Ribbons Undone 7:22
Disc 3
- 1 Original Sinsuality 3:55
- 2 Silent All These Years 5:47
- 3 Parasol 5:35
- 4 Doughnut Song 7:00
- 5 Yes, Anastasia Standout 5:54
- 6 Jamaica Inn 6:34
- 7 Cool on Your Island 5:21
- 8 Livin’ on a Prayer 5:53
- 9 All Through the Night 4:30
Disc 4
- 1 Barons of Suburbia 6:18
- 2 Take to the Sky 6:19
- 3 Cloud on My Tongue 6:33
- 4 Ruby Through the Looking‐Glass 6:45
- 5 The Beekeeper 10:56
- 6 Tear in Your Hand 6:26
- 7 Toast 5:12
- 8 Sweet the Sting 5:31
- 9 Twinkle 4:05
Disc 5
- 1 Original Sinsuality 3:31
- 2 Little Amsterdam 6:58
- 3 Icicle 6:35
- 4 Your Cloud 5:58
- 5 Jamaica Inn 6:23
- 6 Father Lucifer Standout 5:07
- 7 Cool on Your Island 5:31
- 8 I Ran 5:32
- 9 Suzanne 6:49
Disc 6
- 1 The Power of Orange Knickers 4:21
- 2 Cloud on My Tongue 6:45
- 3 Space Dog 8:08
- 4 Parasol 4:50
- 5 Carbon 6:18
- 6 The Beekeeper 11:10
- 7 Leather 5:06
- 8 Putting the Damage On 6:42
Disc 7
- 1 Original Sinsuality 4:05
- 2 Little Amsterdam 7:33
- 3 Leather 4:40
- 4 Beauty Queen 1:42
- 5 Horses 4:45
- 6 Liquid Diamonds 8:43
- 7 Suede 7:59
- 8 Strange 4:35
- 9 Don’t Look Back in Anger 6:13
- 10 My Favorite Things 3:26
Disc 8
- 1 Winter 7:25
- 2 Carbon 5:32
- 3 Ribbons Undone 7:07
- 4 Spring Haze 8:26
- 5 The Beekeeper 10:33
- 6 Not the Red Baron 3:39
- 7 Never Seen Blue 7:02
- 8 Sweet the Sting 5:56
Disc 9
- 1 Original Sinsuality 4:17
- 2 Father Lucifer Standout 5:15
- 3 Icicle 5:42
- 4 Mother Revolution Standout 7:32
- 5 Take to the Sky 5:33
- 6 Yes, Anastasia Standout 5:36
- 7 Bells for Her 6:44
- 8 Father Figure 6:20
- 9 Like a Prayer 5:08
Disc 10
- 1 Winter 7:24
- 2 Cooling 5:26
- 3 Jamaica Inn 6:44
- 4 Witness 6:55
- 5 The Beekeeper 10:50
- 6 Sweet the Sting 6:21
- 7 Rattlesnakes 5:56
- 8 Hoochie Woman 3:39
- 9 Hey Jupiter 7:12
Disc 11
- 1 Original Sinsuality 4:29
- 2 Caught a Lite Sneeze 7:14
- 3 Amber Waves 6:27
- 4 Martha’s Foolish Ginger 5:14
- 5 Winter 7:27
- 6 Pancake 5:27
- 7 Cool on Your Island 5:30
- 8 Total Eclipse of the Heart 7:58
- 9 Angie 6:23
Disc 12
- 1 Barons of Suburbia 8:32
- 2 Garlands 8:44
- 3 Tear in Your Hand 9:02
- 4 The Beekeeper 13:00
- 5 Dream On 6:36
- 6 Pretty Good Year 5:23
- 7 Playboy Mommy 5:29
- 8 1,000 Oceans 6:46
Release Date
January 1, 2005
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
673 min 46 sec
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