The first time I heard Dragon, I fell the fuck out.

It's like Sister Janet and Pandora's Aquarium times infinity!

Just listened to it about 20 mins ago, actually. Gorgeous.

Did you watch the Youtube links I posted?

No, but I got 'em saved for later.

Cloudbuster said:

you'll like.

I'll look forward to them.
Gotta shoot for now, catch you later.

From Billboard News
— Tori Amos’ “American Doll Posse” (Epic) debuts at No. 5 with 54,000, her sixth top 10 record. The artist’s last album, 2005’s “The Beekeeper,” also entered at No. 5 but with 83,000.

From Everythingtori.com:

We’ve had a lot of people asking so we thought we would take the opportunity to clarify something. According to the UK Chart Regulations, the limited edition special package of American Doll Posse has been disqualified from the UK Charts. Apparently offering the fans 5 postcards is considered too much of a gift, and sales of the CD are ineligible. Tori made the decision not to compromise the packaging so the UK fans would receive the same presentation as the rest of the world. We appreciate your interest and concern for the situation.

“Too much of a gift”? The sales of all the limited edition copies in the UK aren’t going to be counted because of what basically amounts to some extra album artwork? That seems pretty ridiculous to us. Come on, UK chart rulemaking people, these are copies of the ALBUM and they were SOLD. Count them, ferchrissakes.

Update: for interest, under the very short section on “Permitted Free Gifts,” the official UK chart rules state:

“Cards” to a maximum of 4. Card(s) must be contained within the format packaging and be 2 sided with no folds. Card(s) maybe printed on both sides. Maximum card size is dictated by the dimensions of the packaging they are to be contained within.

( Randy tells us they disqualified Beck’s last album too, because of stickers. Our jaws are on the floor.)

Whomever came up with those rules needs to get to a proctologist immediately. The Undented Doctor diagnoses severe anal retentiveness in need of urgent emergency treatment.

SO FUCK THEM, IT'S NOT COOL. SOUNDS PRETENTIOUS TO ME. ANTONY? OH ANTONY!

Apparently Tori debuted at #5 here.

GangstaFam said:

It seems she did. Dunno which chart I was reading, then.

I can't believe you're checking the charts!

Cheek said:

I always like to see how well my friends are doing.

Oh, I didn't know your best friends are made of plastic!

You don't know much.

Not much but enough!

Cheek said:

Your blank reply was better.

GangstaFam said:

No, but I got 'em saved for later.

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

I think she usually includes lyrics, fortunately.

That's great that it was an instant fit for you. I know how she's pretty hit and miss for you.

I don't know if I have any advice to school folks on Beekeeper. Even though I loved it straightaway and still do, I can see why many fans don't. It's mature, slow and highly produced - not exactly what most fans expect from her. Plus, it's really long and a lot of people don't have patience for that. This new one makes 3 double albums in a row. But I honestly think she does it because she's used to putting half her material out as b-sides. Now that she doesn't have singles anymore, she tries to get it all out in one place. I appreciate that. Many don't.

GangstaFam said:

I keep coming back to this album, which is a really good sign I think this will only grow on me better and better

OK, do we know which girls sang which songs or is this a guessing game? And I don't know why Fat Slut creeps me out but it does. It really conveys the ugly part of being a fat slut. Not that I think fat sluts are bad or wrong but just the judgement from the outside to it, that part is so ugly and I feel that coming through big and loud in that song. I love fat sluts Don't want to screw them but even fat girls need love

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

Aren't the songs properly credited on your CD?

sextonseven said:

Are they?! I looked to see if there was credit but I didn't see them. I guess I need to scrub the booklet a little harder then

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

It might be possible that they aren't now that I think about it. I copied the CD into my iTunes at work and the mp3 files are all credited. I'll have to check the actual disc when I get home.

This is the first Tori album that doesn't feel like work when I listen to it (despite the complicated concept) in a very long time.

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sextonseven said:

I don't feel like I'm working either. Not even with the lyrics. And I will even listen to Programmable Soda because Nathan likes it

SupaFunkyOrgangrinderSexy said:

I really like "Posse Bonus" because the lyrics are so funny. Although I thought they were a lot funnier when I thought Tori was saying "pookie pie" instead of "porcupine".

sextonseven said:

OK, is that an actual bonus song? Like is she acknowledging the fans? Here is a little throwaway cuz I actually like you