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Tori Amos | Native Invader
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According to Quentin Harrison: “Native Invader slightly separates from the pack of Amos' preceding albums by positioning itself as dually cultivated and playful in its sonic posture. Environmental, gender and societal conversations are all on deck for the record, a concerned reaction to the attack on progressive American culture by straight, white male privilege run amok in 2017. Scarlet's Walk (2002) and American Doll Posse petitioned for the soul of America in the past, especially when in the stranglehold of toxic masculinity. But where one LP was contemplative and another was confrontational, Native Invader's contents are emotionality tiered, thus, the performances are pitched between bittersweet acceptance of the inevitable and hearty defiance. In short, the project is political, but then again, every album for Amos has been political....Without question, Native Invader will keep conversations apace with Amos' fans. With respect to its own legacy within her discography, Native Invader is Amos' sharpest set, complementary to what came before, but with its spirit stirred by the moment.”

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