New Posse Group Shot

New York Post Article (April 24, 2007)

“I’ve never been America’s sweetheart or the church’s sweetheart. That’s OK. I’ve never said I was the sweet drink at the wedding – I think I’m more of a dirty martini.” — Tori Amos

Here’s a recent article from the New York Post in which Tori very quickly touches on the creation of “Big Wheel” and the meaning behind the Bible/shame photo. Thanks to lucy, franco, Speedbliss, and Jay.

(You can also download “Big Wheel” from the NYP website through Friday, April 27th.)

Crucifix-in’ For Trouble

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ADP — A Week Early

Damien, Matt, Scott and CrystallineColey wrote in to tell us that Tori’s MySpace page now lets you listen to every ADP track (well, except “Miracle”). Swing on over and let your ears have a little pre-release party.

Win With Tori

A couple other American Doll Posse-related contests have surfaced. SPIN is giving away an autographed copy of the special edition of the album and a portable DVD Walkman, while YM is giving away American Doll Posse, the rest of Tori’s Epic releases and the portable DVD player.

Keep an eye on Sony’s contest page to see if any additional opportunities to win Tori swag pop up.

Loose Women Vids on YouTube

CrystallineColey and umpalumpa wrote in to tell us that Tori’s “Loose Women” interview and performances are now available on YouTube. Now you can see that wig in all its glory.

The interview:

“Velvet Revolution”:

“Programmable Soda”:

Big Wheel's Making Friends and Influencing People

Tori has been inducted into the WTTS Cage Match Hall of Fame after “Big Wheel” won said cage match 10 nights in a row. Many thanks to all of you for keeping us well informed on Tori’s progress.

While we’re on the topic of “Big Wheel,” the single was named one of Baltimore Sun writer Glenn Gamboa’s songs of the week he pegs it as “her most likable work in years.” Thanks to Missy for sending this one in.

As we reported yesterday, the single continues to climb, hitting #19 on Radio & Records’ AAA chart and winning an Airpower Award for its high-speed ascension. Ivan, thanks for updating us.

Go Pink to Win ADP

Pink Is The New Blog is offering a contest to win a copy of American Doll Posse. To enter, all you need to do is send them a picture of yourself and Tori (or yourself with a piece of Tori memorabilia) that has been “Pinkified” with hearts, stars, or other cute doodads. Hey, at least you don’t have to slap a wig on your head. David, thanks for the pointer.

Posse Roll Call: Pip

The latest Tori newsletter introduces Pip and offers a clip of Pip’s “Teenage Hustling” along with the “Big Wheel” vid. You can also check out her blog by following the link. Next week’s Doll will be Santa.

Pip represents Athena and swaggers her way through the driving “Teenage Hustling” and duets with Santa on “Body and Soul.” Tori says, “Pip, being the warrior that she is, does confront issues and sometimes it’s explosive, but I really love her energy.”

EW's Take On "Big Wheel" Vid

Entertainment Weekly offers a quick review of the “Big Wheel” video”:

Perhaps there’s a subliminal message embedded in the pixilation technique Tori Amos uses to animate herself in her new video for “Big Wheel,” but I’ve now played it three times in a row, and would definitely play it again if I wasn’t worried about driving my coworkers absolutely batty. (Oh, who am I kidding? Again! Again!) Seriously, though, aside from a mix of saucy-dame outfits and a few simple props — a cigarette holder, a martini glass, a chicken, to name a few — the clip couldn’t have cost much. And yet it doesn’t look low-rent at all. Not only that, but the song’s a winner, too. I mean, if you’re going to shout letters over a thumping piano line, “I-I-I am a M.I.L.F./Don’t you forget” kinda beats “This s—- is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S,” no? But don’t take my word. Click here to check out “Big Wheel” for yourself, courtesy of the good folks at Yahoo Music.

We don’t necessarily agree with EW, mind you, but we’re glad this video is making some people happy. Kudos to Roel and Lenore for passing this our way.

How Tori Will Dress Her 'Living Dolls'

Amos prefers to support up-and-coming designers, so when planning this tour, she and Binns showcased emerging London designers in a variety of ways for the five dissimilar members. “When I think of Tori, I think of Freddy Mercury from Queen or David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust. When they were on stage, they gave you a bloody show,” says Binns.

Joe sent in a new article from Women’s Wear Daily about how Tori and her stylist, Karen Binns, decked out the Dolls.

Living Dolls
by Tara Bonet-Black

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