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Professional Widow [Single]

Tori AmosAudio CD
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)


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  • Audio CD (July 2, 1996)
  • Original Release Date: July 2, 1996
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Single
  • Label: Atlantic / Wea
  • ASIN: B000002JIF
  • Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
  • Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #324,897 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

 
1. Professional Widow [LP Mix]
2. Professional Widow [Armand's Star Trunk Funkin' Mix]
3. Professional Widow [MK Mix]
4. Professional Widow [Just Da Funk Dub]
5. Professional Widow [MK Vampire Dub]
6. Professional Widow [Instrumental][Mix]
7. Professional Widow [Bonus Beats]

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TORI AMOS Professional Widow (Rare 1996 French issue German-pressed 5-track CD single including Mr Roys Remixes & Armanda Star Trunk Funkin Mix jewel case picture sleeve)

 

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Looks good in my Tori collection, September 5, 2002
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If you are not a huge Tori Amos fan or a lover of remixes, there is no reason for you to purchase this item. It did intrigue me somewhat because Professional Widow is a song that seemed to me to be ill-suited for remixing. I've never been a fan of remixes, and the sheer number of remixes here, the length of time it takes to listen to them all, and the endless repetition of the tracks do nothing to change my inclination. I'm sure a remix such as Armand's Star Trunk Funkin' Mix can be a hip-hopping, fun tune when you are out on the dance floor, but at home it does little for me beyond sounding interesting and different. Of course, on this CD there are five more remixes, and then a track of "bonus beats." To my ear, every remix sounds pretty much alike--a strong pumping bass that reminds me of the opening of the Breeder's "Cannonball" hit from a few years back, a constant repetition of a few words from the song, and little else. My mind sort of zoned out after the fiftieth repetition of the line "it's gotta be big."

There are some forty minutes of music on this CD, so it is a true value of sorts. I would have to say that, beyond the initial LP version at the start, this is Tori's music, but it is not Tori at all. Without the lyrics, there is just no magic for me in these remixes. I admire Tori's willingness to express herself musically in as many ways as possible, but this is one of those CDs I am happy to own but unlikely to listen to very often at all.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Dull. Very, very dull., November 20, 1999
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This review is from: Professional Widow (Audio CD)
When I first heard the song "Professional Widow", I was blown away. Yes, it was great. But then I decided, hey, what can a few remixes do to such a great song?

A lot. And none of it good.

The dance mixes do nothing but repeat. if you like unbelieveably tacky dance beats banging from all sides as you just barely make out Tori's occasional voice, be my guest. The album version is the only good song on the album, and I really did TRY to like these remixes.

Great CD cover, though. A pity about the remixes. Try "In the springtime of his voodoo" instead. You'll find little substance in the "Jackie's strength" remixes, but they're also better then these.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Do a remix-cd !, April 14, 2000
This review is from: Professional Widow (Audio CD)
Tori, I love you so very much, and I HATE all those people hitting Tori for making a club classic. Anyway, if you like this, then check out "Raspberry Swirl ( Sticky Extended Vocal Mix )" ( the best Tori Amos-remix ever made ) or "2 Future 4 U" by Armand Van Helden. He's the king of party music. At Werchter ( 1998 ) she did "Raspberry Swirl", mixed with parts of "Professional Widow ( Armand's Star Trunk Funkin' Mix )". That was the top of the concert, together with all the other tracks. I hope to see her work with Armand Van Helden again.
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