American Doll Posse
by Tori Amos
  • Record Label: Sony
  • Release Date: May 1, 2007
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 197 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 178 out of 197
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 197
  3. Negative: 7 out of 197

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  1. marcmyworks
    Jun 22, 2016
    7
    Tori comes back with a Rock N' Roll album which is almost on par with her early works. Again this album is far too long and suffers from a lack of editing. Download: Teenage Hustling, Bouncing Off Clouds, Father’s Son
  2. longjetty7
    Jan 28, 2015
    7
    This album sure is a long haul, but for the most part it works surprisingly well. Once again Tori proves that she's an extremely versatile musician capable of tackling new genres while still retaining her own unique style and personality. I think 23 songs is most certainly excessive, but considering that there's actually enough good material in here to constitute a normal length album, IThis album sure is a long haul, but for the most part it works surprisingly well. Once again Tori proves that she's an extremely versatile musician capable of tackling new genres while still retaining her own unique style and personality. I think 23 songs is most certainly excessive, but considering that there's actually enough good material in here to constitute a normal length album, I have to say that this is one of Tori's stronger efforts.… Expand
  3. RobbieCope
    Apr 19, 2014
    7
    Pretty exciting and different after that last sleepfest The Beekeeper. Doesn't reach the heights of her earlier greatness, but a very fun, very glam record where Tori takes risks and tries on new clothes and new musical styles and does it mostly very well. Fun and crazy record.
  4. mrLemonade
    Apr 14, 2013
    7
    A very good comeback after the lethargic and bland The Beekeper. The songs are diverse in style, but each one is haunting in her own way. Tori proves she can tackle genres outside her usual domain, but still provides material for fans of her older, recognizeable style.
  5. toriamosfan
    Dec 11, 2017
    10
    solid work and better than the beekpeer. It's a Ambitious LP with a good concept (a little similar with Strange Little Girls)
    Favorite Tracks: Dragon, Almost Rosey & Smokey Joe
  6. ss
    May 13, 2007
    10
    I'm sorry, but anyone who gives this album less than an 8 or a 9 must be on some strange sort of drug. Then again, Tori is ahead of her time, so it's understandable that some people just won't get it. That said, this album is mesmerizing, absolutely magic. A 10, 10, 10!!!
  7. HeatherW
    May 3, 2007
    10
    The only reason I'm upset it because I want more! I got the special edition and the dvd was much too short. Of coarse Tori could record a fart in a bucket and I would buy it, but this album is just fantastic. I can't wait to see the tour.
  8. chris
    May 5, 2007
    10
    She NEVER fails to stun me, i think all her albums are all amazing for different reasons and this, is no exception! lots of fantasic songs. I really am shocked when people say the don't get Tori, she is a musical genius!
  9. steoc
    May 5, 2007
    10
    her best album since FromTheChoirgirlHotel
  10. LeoF
    May 8, 2007
    7
    Actually is 6,5. But if you cut it to 14-15 songs, it would be a 8,0. Somewhere among the mess, there's a strong album. After the horrible album that "The Beekeeper" was, Tori's showing some signs that she's not over yet, but she still needs someone to help her editing.
  11. RogerArnold
    Apr 30, 2007
    7
    Something's not the same.
  12. ShaneequaJ
    Apr 30, 2007
    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.
  13. MariaR
    May 13, 2007
    9
    It could be one of the greatest cds if it wasn't so ostentatious
  14. PhilippeM
    May 3, 2007
    8
    very good and flows well. I didn' like around 20% of the album but overall it's definetly her best since venus
  15. EleannaE
    May 5, 2007
    9
    Ever since Choirgil have I been so moved by an Amos' record. I love all the different styles in it, I have some issues with the lurics but that's ok, she has always had lines that I just couldn't get. But her voice is back, her ENERGY is back and that's what I've been missing most. Hooray for American Doll Posse. :-)
  16. drjoaof
    May 6, 2007
    10
    well , must agree it sounds different from other toris´ albuns but still magnificent
  17. MattD.
    May 9, 2007
    10
    She's never made a bad album, but this one is her most diverse, inventive, and powerful album. Even better than Little Earthquakes.
  18. jimmyr
    Jun 9, 2007
    9
    stunning. digital ghost and girl disappearing are spellbinding in their poigniancy. I used to say the same as everyone else ' oh but such and such an album isnt as good as little earthquakes' but this album blows that out of the water. The aforementioned tracks have the same quality but with a maturity. Its like shes melded the best aspects of all her records and found a muse stunning. digital ghost and girl disappearing are spellbinding in their poigniancy. I used to say the same as everyone else ' oh but such and such an album isnt as good as little earthquakes' but this album blows that out of the water. The aforementioned tracks have the same quality but with a maturity. Its like shes melded the best aspects of all her records and found a muse and the spirit to come to fruition as an artist. Speaking through 5 women seems to have enabled her to vent these different aspects....from the raucous joy of body and soul, to the haunting dragon. she has come into her own. may the muse stay with her… Expand
  19. alapsedtorifan
    Jul 20, 2007
    7
    I stopped listening to tori around the choirgirl era, but i'm diggin this new stuff. it's good to be back!
  20. Ck
    Oct 6, 2007
    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.
  21. MelissaE
    Apr 27, 2007
    10
    Tori is always a 10. She is one of the most under appreciated overly talented artists of our time. She is a genius and her live shows are impeccable . ADP rocks like all the others.
  22. duke
    Apr 30, 2007
    10
    this album is beautiful. as a long time tori fan, this album ranks in my top 3 and its a huge step UP from the beekeeper. that album wasn't terrible, but not great and it's nice to know that she can return to form and still release great work nine albums into her career.
  23. robertb
    Apr 30, 2007
    10
    This is easily Tori's best since "from the choirgirl hotel." The concept can either be viewed as incredibly indulgent and distracting or as a fun add on. Either way, DO NOT let this album pass you by. Aside from a few clunkers, this album is terrific. The real Tori Amos has returned.
  24. EduardoR
    Apr 30, 2007
    10
    Best Tori album in a long time.
  25. DavidV
    Apr 30, 2007
    8
    ADP contains several tracks that showcase the lyrical ability which Tori seemed to have buried for a few years. Body and Soul, Fathers Son, Velvet Revolution, and Smokey Joe are Tori moments at their finest. Unfortunately there's garbage here, too: filler when filler was not necessary. Five or six songs could have easily been cut for a more brilliant, concise album. Be willing to ADP contains several tracks that showcase the lyrical ability which Tori seemed to have buried for a few years. Body and Soul, Fathers Son, Velvet Revolution, and Smokey Joe are Tori moments at their finest. Unfortunately there's garbage here, too: filler when filler was not necessary. Five or six songs could have easily been cut for a more brilliant, concise album. Be willing to ignore the filler and the over-advertised inner workings of her creativeness, though, and you'll be treated to some of the finest songwriting currently available.… Expand
  26. NunoG
    Apr 30, 2007
    10
    Tori Amos is back. And this time with an album that pumps you up, moves you and mesmerizes the sense all at the same time. The schizophrenia of the represented dolls serve the music really well giving it diversity and personality. But they're all Tori and here lies some of her best, most exciting and enthralling work yet.
  27. sarphilmn
    Apr 30, 2007
    9
    the music is great, i dare say it's her best since From the Choirgirl Hotel. as usual, the concept is messy and unnecessary, but that's nothing new and i wish critics would just get over it. one thing i do agree on is that the album is too long -- though every track with the exception of "Yo George" is a keeper, a bonus EP with 5 or 6 songs might've been more pleasant than the music is great, i dare say it's her best since From the Choirgirl Hotel. as usual, the concept is messy and unnecessary, but that's nothing new and i wish critics would just get over it. one thing i do agree on is that the album is too long -- though every track with the exception of "Yo George" is a keeper, a bonus EP with 5 or 6 songs might've been more pleasant than a monstrous 23 track, 79-minute disc with a heavy-handed "concept" to boot.… Expand
  28. ChestonL
    May 1, 2007
    9
    Great album, I really like that this album is really out there, a very different Tori.
  29. AllieB
    May 10, 2007
    9
    This is one of Tori's best. It really shows how much she has grown and changed as an artist. The album is brilliant. Much needed after the last two albums. I love it! It's right up there with 'Little Earthquakes'.
  30. ChaseR
    May 12, 2007
    9
    I'm beginning to wonder whether Metacritic is aware of the dozen other positive reviews that have been circulating for several weeks. They certainly seem to have located the negative ones. Anyway, I'm beginning to believe more than ever that American critics have some problems to sort out. I'd think as much of any supposedly authoritative group, in fact, that would put a I'm beginning to wonder whether Metacritic is aware of the dozen other positive reviews that have been circulating for several weeks. They certainly seem to have located the negative ones. Anyway, I'm beginning to believe more than ever that American critics have some problems to sort out. I'd think as much of any supposedly authoritative group, in fact, that would put a Tori Amos record in a similar league with the latest Hillary Duff treacle-fest (see latest scores). ADP is a good piece of work, and for once Tori's growing intellectualism, which admittedly often strikes me as superficial, serves her pretty well. The concept really is an asset. If that doesn't work for you, though, do something many critics haven't and focus on the songs. It seems that a lot of bitter, bitchy journalists in this country have gotten their knickers into a twist over the album's really pretty basic conceptual framework. Avoid that temptation and turn on your stereo. It'll probably be less of a chore than reading.… Expand
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69

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    58
    Too bad Posse is a conceptual wreck, because it benefits from some of the beefiest, most borderline-glam-rock moments Amos has put on record.
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  2. NOW Magazine
    40
    Ambitious, high-concept albums are one thing, but Posse's just a boring mess.
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  3. The Guardian
    80
    Some of her best work in years is here... There's far too much, though; cut to 10 tracks it would have been her one of her most significant records.
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