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Albumism’s 100 Best Albums of 2021 | #8: Tori Amos' ‘Ocean to Ocean’

December 6, 2021 Albumism Staff

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#8 | Tori Amos | Ocean to Ocean
Decca | Buy via Official Store

According to Justin Chadwick: “Sure, the songs are rooted in Amos’ personal experiences in processing her mother’s passing in 2019, adjusting to COVID-imposed lockdown and lamenting the salient political and climate crises of the day. But the broad spectrum—indeed the tidal waves—of emotion that drives the thematic substance of Ocean to Ocean’s eleven compositions arguably connect on a more universal level than any of her previous LPs. . . . Indeed, the inspired songs that Amos has blessed us with across Ocean to Ocean offer convincing testament to the powerful, healing role that music plays in helping us navigate and persevere through the adversities of the day. And for this, among a multitude of other reasons, we owe Tori Amos our gratitude.” [Read the Full Review]

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