In Times of Dragons
Details
LP / Format
Decca / Label
Piano Rock, Singer-Songwriter
Alternative Rock
, Art Pop
, Progressive Pop
, Chamber Pop
, Downtempo
/ GenreTori Amos / Producer
epic
/ Full Credits
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Critic Reviews
90
When even Tori Amos – reliably bold, confrontational, disarming – has found her voice dampened by the ceaseless shock and awe of our daily life, we’re in trouble.
1mo
90
The vital In Times of Dragons whisks Amos back to hallowed days, penetrating the soul and shaking foundations in a manner that hasn't been heard since Pele, Choirgirl, Scarlet, or Posse.
1mo
90
In Times of Dragons is Amos at the top of her game.
1mo
90
Another strong album from Tori Amos, that reveals more and more with each successive play. Hopefully the time of these particular dragons will soon be over, yet I think, nay, know, that Tori Amos will always have something knew to say. There’s many of us here who still want to hear it.
3w
80
Modern world anxieties and perils are filtered through the lens of ancient myth. A richly rewarding work results.
1mo
80
Spanning 17 tracks, Amos’ latest release In Times of Dragons takes the form of an epic, weaving the tale of a woman trapped in an abusive marriage to a slimy, reptilian billionaire husband and critiques the authoritarian odiousness of our current oligarchy through this allegory.
4w
80
Myths, muses, lizard demons and a parable for Trumpian times.
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1mo
80
Amos’ 18th is a cry of defiance in the new face of tyranny.
Print Only
2mo
80
What In Times of Dragons does really well is capture a mood and replicate it throughout. The somber, low key songs show an Amos who is pissed off with the patriarchy and wants change. Her vocals have rarely sounded better.
1w
70
The album traces the artist’s sojourn through a nation that’s turned into hell.
1mo
70
The singer-songwriter’s 18th album is full of fantastical imagery, moving emotions, and callbacks to her storied career.
1mo
70
In Times of Dragons puts love and solidarity at its core. While some will pick up charity gigs, Tori Amos turns this anxiety-ridden world into a dystopic epic with a swift turn of her pen-turned-sword.
1mo
68
The veteran songwriter’s new album colorfully dramatizes the reptilian autocrats of American society, but suffers from the literalism that affects much politically reactive art today.
1mo
65
Amos’ latest album is a lyrically complex album but doesn’t hit the mark sonically; it will best appeal to those willing to work to unpack its key themes.
4w
60
The LP tries to be both a plunge into Irish mysticism and an anti-Trump protest. The singer is reluctant to fully commit to either vision.
1mo
WOW, i genuinely have no words, typing this out is so hard, I don’t even know what to say. her referencing one of her most iconic works, “silent all these years” in shush, and how she missed the woman who wrote it, made me realize that maybe she wasn’t happy with her own output. so she came back with a BANGG, and released her best work since scarlets walk
i love you so much tori, you are a force to be reckoned with, and we all missed you ❤️
She’s so back! Her songwriting has not been this captivating for a long while! Sonically everything is so impressive! Shush is contender for best song in her discography! The biggest flaw with this album is that it could’ve had a few tracks left off as it suffers a bit from being bloated! Also a little confused why the three by far shortest tracks were put next to each other - I feel like the track listing would’ve been better if they were spread out!
Tori Amos apresenta um trabalho sólido que caminha entre o pop e o rock de forma melancólica e quase sempre acompanhada de seu tradicional piano, que, apesar de relativa consistência, parece ainda faltar algo o tempo todo. Gostei de "Shush" e "Veins".
A magnificent album by Tori Amos, an underrated legend of music in general, the best pianist, incredible, a monster in the studio. The first four songs are my favorites, along with the last one, which changed my life.
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Track List
| 1 | Shush 6:15 | 89 |
| 2 | In Times of Dragons 4:50 | 85 |
| 3 | Provincetown 5:06 | 85 |
| 4 | St. Teresa 6:19 | 84 |
| 5 | Gasoline Girls 2:56 | 82 |
| 6 | Ode to Minnesota 1:34 | 75 |
| 7 | Fanny Faudrey 1:47 | 71 |
| 8 | Veins 3:59 | 83 |
| 9 | Strawberry Moon 4:10 | 83 |
| 10 | Song of Sorrow 6:19 | 83 |
| 11 | Flood 4:03 | 81 |
| 12 | Pyrite 3:34 | 79 |
| 13 | Tempest 5:18 | 86 |
| 14 | Angelshark 3:47 | 78 |
| 15 | Blue Lotus 6:03 | 82 |
| 16 | Stronger Together 3:14 | 81 |
| 17 | 23 Peaks 6:42 | 88 |
Total Length: 1 hour, 16 minutes
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