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. 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!!!
  2. 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.
  3. 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!
  4. steoc
    May 5, 2007
    10
    her best album since FromTheChoirgirlHotel
  5. drjoaof
    May 6, 2007
    10
    well , must agree it sounds different from other toris´ albuns but still magnificent
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. EduardoR
    Apr 30, 2007
    10
    Best Tori album in a long time.
  11. 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.
  12. MeganA
    May 13, 2007
    10
    Simply one of her best albums ever-it's got something for all her fans and a few surprises as well.Buy this one for everyone you know.
  13. Armen
    May 1, 2007
    10
    What an amazing work of art. This is Tori Amos' most "Rock n Roll" album ever. It features some of the most amazing songs ever written by the artist. I don not know how someone cannot fall in love with this record by simply reading the liner notes. The lyrics of this album are a true work of art. The album art direction and the idea of the 5 women is also genius. Definatly worth every cent.
  14. MelissaC
    May 15, 2007
    10
    Amazing. Different. Beautiful. Inspirational. She needs everything wonderful to happen to her. She spreads wonder with each song. Thankou tori.
  15. Maria
    May 30, 2007
    10
    This is one of Tori's best albums ever. I love that she didn't sell herself out to compete with the "money market of the industry". She is true to her roots, she mixed it up and added some imagination and a twist on style. I think she had some fun. She is one of the best, we love her in our home. I noticed that most of the critics are so far off the pulse of the listener. I am This is one of Tori's best albums ever. I love that she didn't sell herself out to compete with the "money market of the industry". She is true to her roots, she mixed it up and added some imagination and a twist on style. I think she had some fun. She is one of the best, we love her in our home. I noticed that most of the critics are so far off the pulse of the listener. I am glad I don't worry what they think :)… Expand
  16. AricB
    May 5, 2007
    10
    So many great songs. Although I love all her albums, this one joins Scarlet's Walk, Boys for Pele, and To Venus & Back as one of my very favorites.
  17. K.Young
    May 7, 2007
    10
    I have been a huge Tori fan for almost 10 years now, first captivated when I heard "Caught a Lite Sneeze" on the radio from her enchanting "Boys for Pele" album. I've been hooked ever since - one of the rare artists of the day that puts so much soul, emotion, & personal experience into each song, not to mention the use of a soaring voice and an amazing talent on the piano. Not since I have been a huge Tori fan for almost 10 years now, first captivated when I heard "Caught a Lite Sneeze" on the radio from her enchanting "Boys for Pele" album. I've been hooked ever since - one of the rare artists of the day that puts so much soul, emotion, & personal experience into each song, not to mention the use of a soaring voice and an amazing talent on the piano. Not since "Pele" has one of her CDs been so mezmorizing, in terms of its rhythm, lyrics and sound. My favorites are "Big Wheel," "Father's Son," "Code Red," "Roosterspur Bridge," "Beauty of Speed," "Dark Side of the Sun," and "Smokey Joes." There is a wide range of music for every fan & taste though on this album.… Expand
  18. ixata
    Jun 9, 2007
    10
    is the album being compared to bjork's volta?? didnt know that. but it is better than volta, this one is more coherent, and more listenable, but this does not mean that volta is bad.. but 4 me, i cant believe that an album cnb this brilliant, wonderfful, and it has 23 tracks! this album bears no boredom, not even with one track.. athe best by tori
  19. ChrisR
    Apr 26, 2007
    10
    I can't understand the fuss... I first encountered her doing her wonderful "noodlings" at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park in Chicago last summer and was immediately captivated. Since then I've been compiling and reviewing her career and - without a doubt - this is the finest, most visceral (not to mention unexpected) recording she's ever realeased. I'm amazed I can't understand the fuss... I first encountered her doing her wonderful "noodlings" at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park in Chicago last summer and was immediately captivated. Since then I've been compiling and reviewing her career and - without a doubt - this is the finest, most visceral (not to mention unexpected) recording she's ever realeased. I'm amazed and delighted...… Expand
  20. DericM
    Apr 27, 2007
    10
    Her best work in years, none of the tracks are boring or uninspiring. Everything is likeable, and the concept is great too. I don't get the critics with this one.
  21. jesseh
    Apr 29, 2007
    10
    There is something here that makes me wonder makes me think mabye in time a result will come with each of these brilliant songs so well thought out. Just close your eyes and think about the beautiful lyrics. This is her best sence the begining! This is an album that you just cant put down I promise it will make you question more then you ever thought you really could. What I think is There is something here that makes me wonder makes me think mabye in time a result will come with each of these brilliant songs so well thought out. Just close your eyes and think about the beautiful lyrics. This is her best sence the begining! This is an album that you just cant put down I promise it will make you question more then you ever thought you really could. What I think is crazy is that ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY gives this a 58 and AVRIL Lavigne A passing grade wow how brilliant could the person that reviewed Avrils and Toris Album be???? The point of an album like this is to LISTEN and well I guess he did not. For someone that has made 9 amazing albums and writes all of her lyrics and music its funny to me that the people that just sing and dont even know what a piano is get better reviews. Please someone fire that man. Start writing a REVIEW Not hate MAIL!! Thank you and go buy this cd everyone I never comment on this website and I look on it everyday so that has to mean something. Have fun with this album most of all! and learn something along the way.… Expand
  22. LucianG
    Apr 30, 2007
    10
    This album is wonderful, best of 2007 by far
  23. AnthonyA
    Apr 30, 2007
    10
    Amazing album. This is a return to form for Amos without rehashing old material. The album is long and adventurous. I laugh at the elitism of those who call the album 'too much,' as if an abundance of material makes the better songs less joyful to listen to. Come on people, if you don't like a track, use the skip button. This is my favorite Tori album since From the Amazing album. This is a return to form for Amos without rehashing old material. The album is long and adventurous. I laugh at the elitism of those who call the album 'too much,' as if an abundance of material makes the better songs less joyful to listen to. Come on people, if you don't like a track, use the skip button. This is my favorite Tori album since From the Choirgirl Hotel in '98. Keep rockin' Tori.… Expand
  24. Lander
    Apr 30, 2007
    10
    I think this is the only Tori album I'd give a 10 to, aside from Boys for Pele. I loathed the Beekeeper, and Scarlet was dull but good, but with this one? She's totally back. 23 tracks and I don't think one is a waste.
  25. KimS
    Apr 30, 2007
    10
    Brilliant! Teenage Hustling it my new anthem...beautiful and interesting songs overall with a great rockin vibe....you won't be sorry!
  26. JB
    May 1, 2007
    10
    so I voted 10 because I'm a tori geek. I recognize that the album's got a few issues; yep, too long and sometimes redundant. yep, tori's still insane (it actually kind of works this time around). and no, I don't know what the hell "programmable soda" is. however, on the whole, she's pretty much brilliant, and her songwriting and performing on this album is, on the so I voted 10 because I'm a tori geek. I recognize that the album's got a few issues; yep, too long and sometimes redundant. yep, tori's still insane (it actually kind of works this time around). and no, I don't know what the hell "programmable soda" is. however, on the whole, she's pretty much brilliant, and her songwriting and performing on this album is, on the whole, stellar. I'd cut some tracks, but in this digital age, you can skip at the press of a button, or burn a new version if you like. I hope she keeps some of this mojo on her next album; this one kicks ass.… Expand
  27. EllieW
    May 14, 2007
    10
    Fab album, love the fun of Big Wheel to the sophisticated pop of Bouncing off Clouds to the rock of Body & Soul to the eerieness of Smokey Joe.
  28. ElsaL.
    May 15, 2007
    10
    The best Tori's album since From the choirgirl hotel. Tori's magic is back!!!! and as Tori's fan I have to say: thank you, Tori, for these amazing 23 tracks!!!
  29. AlfredoM
    May 17, 2007
    10
    Amazing!! Powerful!!! Beautiful!!!.."Big Wheel" and Bouncing Of Clouds" are among the best songs she has ever recorded!!..her best album since Little Earthquakes
  30. KaiH
    May 21, 2007
    10
    Welcome Back Tori. You nailed this one. Edgy and with beat you've got me grooving- She finally finds a way to mix pop with her style, previously only the song "A Sorta Fairytale" worked. This is perhaps her best since "From The Choir Girl Hotel" (her best, and lets face it we will saddly never fully see those days again). ADP is piercing and beautiful. However, I wish she would have Welcome Back Tori. You nailed this one. Edgy and with beat you've got me grooving- She finally finds a way to mix pop with her style, previously only the song "A Sorta Fairytale" worked. This is perhaps her best since "From The Choir Girl Hotel" (her best, and lets face it we will saddly never fully see those days again). ADP is piercing and beautiful. However, I wish she would have left the different character persona with the doomed (but perfectly adequate) album "Strange Little Girls". An all out flag shreding portriate would have brought back her "Boys For Pele" fans, and moreover pissed off the right wrong people. We can always hope for a meanacing video. This album is a fun listen. "Bouncing off Clouds" screams radio hit.… Expand
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Metascore
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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