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The Original Bootlegs

Tori Amos · 2005

673 min · 107 tracks · alternative rock

A rich tapestry of live performances blending Tori Amos's haunting vocals with intricate piano melodies and eclectic arrangements.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Original Sinsuality Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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    Yes, Anastasia — This track showcases Amos's dramatic vocal range and emotional depth, transforming the studio version's intimacy into an expansive live experience.
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    Father Lucifer — Amos's performance of this song reflects her signature blend of personal storytelling and mystical imagery, emphasizing her lyrical complexity in a live setting.
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    Mother Revolution — This rendition highlights the song's rich themes of maternal love and rebellion, underscored by Amos's passionate delivery that resonates deeply with audiences.
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    Barons of Suburbia — This track illustrates Amos's commentary on suburban life with vivid imagery, further enhanced by the raw energy captured in the live performance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic ebb and flow experience
  • immersive late-night introspection
  • long-form listening commitment
  • haunting melodies for reflection
  • deep emotional engagement required

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking quick, standalone tracks
  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced music

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Deep Cut — A live compilation for dedicated fans, showcasing unique performances not found elsewhere.
Themes
suburban life critique· maternal rebellion· mystical storytelling
Career context
By the time 'The Original Bootlegs' was released in January 2005, Tori Amos was a well-established artist known for her innovative blend of alternative rock and baroque pop. This compilation of live recordings captures her artistry following the release of 'The Beekeeper' in 2005, showcasing her evolution as a performer and songwriter during a prolific period in her career.
Stylistic neighbors
Kate Bush· Fiona Apple· Sarah McLachlan
New to Tori Amos? Find your way in →

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Original Sinsuality Start here 3:53
  • 2 Father Lucifer 5:34
  • 3 Mother Revolution 5:26
  • 4 Yes, Anastasia 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 Start here 3:55
  • 2 Silent All These Years 5:47
  • 3 Parasol 5:35
  • 4 Doughnut Song 7:00
  • 5 Yes, Anastasia 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 Start here 3:31
  • 2 Little Amsterdam 6:58
  • 3 Icicle 6:35
  • 4 Your Cloud 5:58
  • 5 Jamaica Inn 6:23
  • 6 Father Lucifer 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 Start here 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 Start here 4:17
  • 2 Father Lucifer 5:15
  • 3 Icicle 5:42
  • 4 Mother Revolution 7:32
  • 5 Take to the Sky 5:33
  • 6 Yes, Anastasia 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 Start here 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

What to play next

The Beekeeper
Listen next

The Beekeeper

2005

Continues with rich arrangements and Tori's emotive storytelling.
Tales of a Librarian
Go back to

Tales of a Librarian

2003

Sets the stage with a curated mix of her earlier works and live elements.
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