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69 out of 100

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 106 Ratings

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  • Summary: The singer-songwriter-pianist's ninth studio album is political, confrontational, and lengthy (at over 20 tracks)--and also falls under the dreaded "concept album" category, as its songs come from the viewpoints of five different characters.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. Spin
    90
    Trading obscure metaphors for assertive personae, Amos sings with a remarkably forceful focus. [Jun 2007, p.92]
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  2. Mojo
    60
    Here's a concept Tori: less is more. [Jun 2007, p.108]
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  3. Stylus Magazine
    33
    Adding a set of young female characters to this drab mix only accentuates that a concept is needed to bolster the actual music.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 73 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 80
  3. Negative: 4 out of 80
  1. ShaneequaJ
    6
    It's definitely better than The Beekeeper. The problem with ADP is that there's too much. The album is bloated with interludes that don't amount to anything. However, there are some highlights with it. "Dragon" is amazing, and "Smokey Joe" is haunting. Get rid of about 9 or 10 tracks and this album will be pretty solid.… Expand
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  2. Ck
    4
    Big fan, but I just don't get this one. There are a couple of great tracks, but for the most part, ADP falls completely flat for me. While the Beekeeper was also not her best - can someone tell me which songs on ADP are better than Barons of Suburbia, Mother Revolution, or the power of orange knickers? Anyone rating this album above a 5, is seriously kidding themselves.… Expand
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  3. johnj
    3
    It's overstuffed, bloated and full of mediocre songs. Unfortunately, like The Beekeeper, there is no progression or growth whatsoever. The music sounds dated and stale. Too bad. I'm a big fan of hers.… Expand
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