20th anniversary reissue of Tori's 3rd full length. Boys For Pele was originally released in 1996 and found Tori Amos writing and producing every track, the first time she had ever done this on an album. It was an ambitious effort, recorded in rural areas of Ireland and Louisiana with several non-standard instruments including harpsichord, clavichord, gospel choirs, etc. added to her piano-driven style. Despite the album's avant nature, it proved to be one of Amos' highest charting efforts, debuting at #2 and quickly going platinum. Includes the hit "Professional Widow," plus "Caught A Lite Sneeze," "Hey Jupiter," "Blood Roses," "Father Lucifer," and more. Heavy 180 gram vinyl pressing with fully remastered sound.

• 180 gram vinyl
• 20th anniversary reissue
• remastered sound
• originally released in 1996
• music label: Atlantic 2016

reviewed by soccer mom 11/2016