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Tori Amos Giveaway: We Have a Winner!

BuzzSugar — Fri, 18 May 2007 06:06:13 -0700

In honor of the new Tori Amos album, American Doll Posse, which came out May 1, we partnered with Epic Records for a very cool giveaway, where one lucky BuzzSugar reader would win a signed copy of the new album, as well as the singer's entire Epic Records catalog.

Well, dear readers, we have a winner! Congratulations to Brit929, who will soon have a massive amount of new Tori Amos music to listen to. And, of course, a very big thank you to everyone who entered.

Tori Amos Giveaway! Win a Copy of the New CD, Plus Her Epic Records Catalog

BuzzSugar — Tue, 15 May 2007 16:18:19 -0700

Ever since I ran across "Big Wheel," the first single off of the next Tori Amos next album, I've been curious to hear what the inventive singer will come up with on the rest of American Doll Posse. The album hits stores today, May 1, so we're doing a very cool Tori giveaway, where BuzzSugar readers can win a signed copy of the new album, as well as the singer's entire Epic Records catalog.

To enter, just head over to the Epic Records and BuzzSugar contest page to register, then watch the video for the "Big Wheel." We'll announce the winner on BuzzSugar after the contest ends tomorrow May 16! Good luck, you guys!

Tori Amos to Try Musical Theater

BuzzSugar — Wed, 09 May 2007 07:08:31 -0700

Tori Amos is feeling a bit theatrical these days. On her new album, American Doll Posse, she assumes five different personas, each with a distinct look and personality. Now, according to NME, the singer is writing a stage musical, which she hopes to bring to Broadway and London's West End.

According to the NME story, Amos is currently working on the music - a double album with 23 songs - and taking inspiration from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice:

"I think I am writing a musical. I'm gushing but I'm under lock and key," she explained. "I'm trying to be Lloyd Webber and (Tim) Rice. I'm trying to be both (of them). I'm busy. This is such a big project - a double record, 23 songs and the extras."

Though I often roll my eyes when I hear about rock musicians who have Broadway aspirations, I actually think Tori could pull this off quite well. Her piano-heavy, melodramatic style lends itself to musical theater, and she has always been good at crafting songs that tell stories. I'll be interested to hear what she comes up with. What do you think?

Also, If you're a Tori fan, don't forget to enter our Tori Amos giveaway for a signed copy and her Epic Records catalog.

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Song of the Day: Tori Amos, "Big Wheel"

BuzzSugar — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 06:00:51 -0700

If you were an angsty teen in the 1990s - as I was - chances are you spent a lot of time listening to Tori Amos. I haven't followed her career as closely lately, but I still like digging out her old albums now and again. Plus, I appreciate the fact that Amos (unlike, say, Liz Phair) has kept her ass-kicking indie integrity intact over the years.

On May 1, she'll release her ninth studio album, called American Doll Posse, and I've managed to get an early listen at "Big Wheel," rumored to be the album's first single. The song has a countrified rock feel that I like, plus plenty of Tori's trademark piano flourishes. To listen, read more

Thanks to Inkiostro for posting the track.