Scarlet's Walk (Limited Edition w/ Bonus DVD) [Enhanced, Limited Edition, Special Edition]

Tori Amos | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 29, 2002)
• Original Release Date: 2002
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Enhanced, Limited Edition, Special Edition
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00006LEA6
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (456 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #123,910 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Amber Waves

2. a sorta fairytale

3. Wednesday

4. strange

5. Carbon

6. Crazy

7. wampum prayer

8. don't make me come to Vegas

9. Sweet Sangria

10. your cloud

11. pancake

12. I can't see New York

13. mrs. jesus

14. Taxi Ride

15. another girl's paradise

16. Scarlet's Walk

17. Virginia

18. gold dust

Customer Reviews

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59 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning and unique, October 29, 2002

By 

Kieri "Kieri" (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)   

This review is from: Scarlet's Walk (Limited Edition w/ Bonus DVD) (Audio CD)

This is Tori's eighth solo effort, and she has definately matured from Little Earthquakes. LE was a perfect album for adolescent angst. Under the Pink explored the complex and often sinister relationships formed between women. Boys for Pele was a dark wilderness of anger and pain. From the Choirgirl Hotels was a cityscape of dark, manic songs. To Venus and Back had heavy electronica, but maintained a sparse, desert-like sound. Strange Little Girls had Tori playing the role of thirteen women with tales to tell. Now, she's made the perfect drivng CD.

Every track here is individually stunning, but is best heard all together. Stylistically, this album is a cross between Pink and Choirgirl. Her lyrics here are not nearly as obscure as they were on Pele or Venus, but remain as poignant and Tori-like as the most discerning fan could wish for. Each track made me want to follow Scarlet' footsteps...

"Amber Waves" is one of my favorite tracks here. The chorus is enchanting, and the end of the song is sweet.

The album version of "A Sorta Fairytale" is a little shocking--the most controversial verse was taken out for radio play, and the song comes to a definate end, rather than trailing off.

"Wednesday" is a weird song. I don't really like it, but that's pending further listening.

"Strange" is the "Baker, Baker" of this album. Slow, mellow, and heartbreaking, but not the sort of thing I generally listen to.

"Carbon"--the track that I most wanted to hear--was phenomenal. The guitar melodies and drum loops cascade (punctuating names of famous ski trails).

For me, the song "Crazy" hit really close to home. It sounds a lot like "Strange." The chorus "let's just unzip your religion down" is one of the great Tori-isms of all time.

"Wampum Prayer" is the second a capella track that Tori's done, and it breaks your heart to hear her half-chant, half-sob the words.

"Don't Make Me Come To Vegas" isn't angry so much as weary and sarcastic. And the chorus "What will be will be over my dead body"...priceless.

"Sweet Sangria"...well, I don't think that there's one political leader on the planet who wouldn't benefit from hearing this song.

"Your Cloud" is, in my opinion, the sweetest song on the album...it's theme is about the same as U2's "One." It's about not pushing away a loved one, but recognizing the necessity or individuality in a relationship.

"Pancake" (takes place in Delaware) is another one that RELIGIOUS leaders need to hear. What is it about would-be Messiahs and martyrs?

"I Can't See New York" was, in it's way, creepier than "'97 Bonnie & Clyde. I heard it as a woman trapped on a hijacked plane, trying desperately to think of good things and not dwell on hr own death...and failng.

"Mrs. Jesus" is another song that really needs to be listened to a few times. At the moment, it gets on my nerves a little.

"Taxi Ride" is a GREAT road song...it's fun to sing along to, and it's so true...I've knon way too many people like this.

I was astounded at how much I liked "Another Girl's Paradise." The chorus and bridges make it one of the most fun songs to sing along with.

In "Scarlet's Walk" and "Virginia" I couldn't get Neil Gaiman's American Gods out of my head. "Out with the old and in with the new" is definately a big thing for we Americans.

I first heard "Gold Dust" on a promo sampler, and I wasn't impressed. Now...oh, boy. It's one of the most powerful tracks on the album.

So...I highly recommend the Limited Edition, for the wonderful DVD, the cute charm, THE REALLY NEAT STICKERS, and the handy poster/road map. The Polaroids are great; they feel like real photos. Remember...the audio disc itself unlocks bonus stuff on Tori's official website.

39 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of 2002: the best comes to those who wait!, February 22, 2003

By 

Manny Hernandez "@askmanny" (Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scarlet's Walk (Audio CD)

After over ten years of recording albums, Tori was finally able to match her the achievement of her musical debut, 'Little Earthquakes.' 'Scarlet's Walk' does just that: she's back, after a not-so-brilliant 'Strange Little Girls' made up of versions in 2001, with an album for posterity, what could be a considered an album for the road and one that you can't take out of the CD player once you pop it in. The first couple of songs ("Amber Waves" and "A Sorta Fairytale") set the stage for what's left down the road... "Carbon" and "Crazy" take things up a notch, making you beg for more. But the true best lies toward the end: in "I Can't See New York" she reminds of Kate Bush more often than not. The strength of her Bosendorfer is coupled with Matt Chamberlain's exquisite bass and an impeccable drums work to yield a song for the ages. The great music doesn't stop. It's all "downhill" in a spiral of amazing tracks back-to-back after #12, to top it all with the closing "Gold Dust," in my opinion, one of the best pieces of music and lyrics Tori has ever composed. Thanks for it all, Tori. You brought life back into the void that no one else has been able to fill!

31 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The album fans have been waiting for., November 1, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Scarlet's Walk (Audio CD)

For the original Tori Amos fans, those who have been around since "Little Earthquakes", there has been a certain sound that seemed lost on her most recent releases. While Choirgirl, Venus, and strange little girls all have there moments, fans have been longing for the quiet, peacefull and sometimes just bizarre Tori that won their hearts so many years ago. For those fans comes Scarlet's Walk. Tori latest release re-captures her old sound while not copying it. All the songs on the CD, while in her old style have a life and identity of their own. From the opening song, Amber Waves, to the well known,A sorta fairytale, Tori instantly grabs our attention with the personal and intimate lyrics that we we never seem to understand, yet always can relate to. We see many new sides to her aswell as getting back in touch with the Tori we already know. She takes risk with the old fashion sound of Wednesday, takes us to a special place in her heart with the different, yet beautiful sound of Your cloud, gives us a haunting and suprisingly non-cliche statement on the 9/11 attacks with I can't see New York, and takes us back to her old symphony days with Gold Dust. My only reservations about the album is that to of the strongest songs, Scarlets Walk and Wampum Prayer are so short that leave a lot to be desired. But maybe that's the way of this passionate and instantly addictive new release from of the most talented and intriguing artist of our time.