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Universal acclaim- based on 163 Ratings
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Positive: 136 out of 163
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Mixed: 17 out of 163
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Negative: 10 out of 163
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jimmyjimonejimFeb 22, 2005Don't listen to some critics who obviously haven't really listened to this record! Easy listenening and yet artistically very ambicious, the beekeeper proves that Ms. Amos is still at her best. The songs are very diverse from the groovy sweet the sting to the powerful barons of suburbia, very melodic (as usual) and the lyrics prove again the poetical talents of the artist.
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KevinBMar 16, 2005The best Amos to date! What a wonderful return!
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CatherineMMar 22, 2005Some critics are afraid of Tori. I believe this her best album to date! She is the most underrated female musician. I have been a devoted Tori fan since Little Earthquakes. No one writes music like she does. With the, shallow, undeveloped music that has been on the radio and well reviewed albums of artist who couldn
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PaulaKMar 25, 2005I have been following Tori for years. This album is fabulous. The only down fall is that it doesn"t have any big new edge to it. But she has done that for years! I like this album because it is lyrically Beautiful. He vocals are sharp, moving, ON KEY and full of life and every emotion she feels. That is what I love about Tori. I am always transcended to a new place when I give her a listen!
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MikeMar 9, 2005For the first few days I only would have given this a "4" but then it TOTALLY grew on me and I think it is a masterpiece. The expanded version with the DVD of Tori explaining the influence for many of the songs is a must. Marys of the Sea is really the centerpiece of the whole thing.
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DavidHatfieldTheHallowmoniumGuyMay 8, 2005Tori! Tori! Tori! She's the Bomb.
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jyotirmayadMay 9, 2006Thhis is a wonderful effort by Tori Amos who has been at it for over a decade. A rare feat for any band/artist. It is a very enjoyable listen.
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gavsJul 2, 2006fabulous, one of the best albums ever for lyrics, it touches on british cornish legends, and as extreme as legendary tales of down and outs, while singing about a painting in the midst!!, and everything in between, this album is now in my car as it effects me in a nice way everytime i listen,
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TonyW.Aug 5, 2007At it's worst, on this album Tori's voice is beautiful and the songs have attractive melodies. At its best it makes my hair stand on end. If she has 'sold out' here then i for one am grateful, cos i didn't get a lot of the obscure other stuff; but i don't think we've seen everything yet.
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AdrielAFeb 22, 2005This is Tori's best album since "from the choirgirl Hotel."
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ScottMFeb 22, 2005
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MatthewMFeb 22, 2005
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ArmenSFeb 27, 2005Beauty is evident here in many layers.
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IanRMar 14, 2005The tracks just floated by me for the first three plays. However, the songs grow on you. There is little of the turbulance of earlier material collections, but is that a sin? Not to these ears. You can still feel a searching spirit in her songs and the beautiful melodies and tricky time signatures remain with,perhaps a litle added simplicity. Wonderful.
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ConnyGMay 18, 2005I think is one of the best albums of Tori, I can notice an evolution without being a "rare experiment", Tori is a godness!
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JakePJan 17, 2006Tori Amos is a living goddess. Only those who have a very high understanding of art can comprehend or accept her new album. It's not as bad as you think! Just because Tori has mellowed-out doesn't mean she has lost her edge! Read between the lines of her songs!
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ianmFeb 22, 2005
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StephenCFeb 28, 2005I long awaited album. I love it.
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shawnsMar 11, 2005I just have to say one thing ...Tori I love this cd
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JamieHMar 23, 2005This could be my favorite Tori album over-all. Song for song, I think this is her strongest outing. She has individual songs on other albums that are stronger, but just slightly. "Jamaica Inn," "Parasol," "Sleeps with Butterfiles"--they are all positively amazing, top-notch songs! I didn't know if she had another album like this in her.... Wow!
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MikeHApr 22, 2005
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TaylorMay 17, 2006
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Aug 15, 2018This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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JasonWFeb 22, 2005Yes, it could be a little shorter. Yes, she could have rearranged it to make it less messy. However, this album is going to be hours and hours of entertainment. And like all Tori albums requires patience to cozy up to her multi-dimensional approach to songwriting.
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PJOct 30, 2005
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JessicaBFeb 28, 2005
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MandyLMar 30, 2005Not enough moaning and groaning in my opinion. Not Crazy enough, but a great ablum in and of itself. I just expect Tori to be more passionate. I hope she hits it more on tour. If this was the first Tori album I ever heard I would like it but I expect more from her! I still love her though, and she is forgiven!!
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AndyS.Apr 29, 2005Another solid, very pleasant effort from Tori.
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JyonahJNov 3, 2005Tori is my all time favourite artist - I know her work well. I rate this as Tori's best album since Venus and Back in 1999. Though less dramatic to Tori's earlier masterpiece albums, Bee Keeper is equal to all her best albums, except the immortal Boys for Pele. This album reflects her maturity after 12 years as at the top. Great work Tori, we've waited 6 years for this. Jyonah
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AndreaNOct 14, 2005
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BenFeb 22, 2005A mature, sweeping album full of beautiful songs. Tori at her most toned done, yet most lush and intriguing.
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clocklearFeb 22, 2005Great Album! The best thing she's done in a while! This album really surprised me.
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KevinDFeb 22, 2005This is at times a staggeringly beautiful and unexpectedly sharp-layered album with a philosophical undertone. "The Power Of Orange Knickers", "Ireland" and the title track are immediate highlights!
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DavidVFeb 22, 2005Lyrics are back in top form, even if the album is long. While it wouldn't play into her concept for the album, three tracks could have been cut to improve the overall album.
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BradleyMFeb 24, 2005beautifully crafted, soul baring, a great album, one of her best
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MathewTFeb 27, 2005
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DavidREMar 1, 2005
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LesliMar 7, 2005
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siljesApr 17, 2005grows at you for every listening
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TomTJun 13, 2005
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yiyayoMay 24, 2006this album is great. Martha' s foolish ginger maybe one of the best songs she has done.Ribbons undone is sweet. 15 tracks on this album so far great.
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HeidiNMar 14, 2005
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RockyCFeb 25, 2005
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JoyBMar 10, 2005I did not like this "happier Tori" at first, but giving this album, as well as Scarlets Walk, a chance was the best thing I've ever done. I love Barons of Suburbia.
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RandyBMar 7, 2005
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AndrewCFeb 21, 2005A very fine album, making up for what it lacks in inventiveness with sincerity and heart. For those despairing about the low score, don't worry: it is well worth your time, no matter what Stylus says.
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hcarterApr 29, 2005
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Dec 2, 2013If Little Earthquakes is a perfect 10 album, than this is about an 8. It is a good record, and i am glad i bought it. Toris voice is so nice,and her singing is playful. She makes me compare here with Kate Bush, and i must say she dont stand back from Kate.
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BrandonVFeb 22, 2005
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LeonardoFMar 7, 2005The only problem with The Beekeeper is its duration - too long. If you skip "Jamaica Inn", "Sleeps with Butterflies", "General Joy", "Martha's Foolish Ginger" and "Marys of the Sea", it becomes a GREAT album.
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BrandonSFeb 23, 2005
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LevisOJun 28, 2005A good album but when compard to Scarlet's Walk, it's weak. Standouts, though, include: The Power of Orange Knickers, jamaica Inn, Sleeps with Butterflies, Ribbons Undone, Ireland, Martha's Foolish Ginger and Goodbye Pisces
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StefanoRFeb 26, 2005Maybe too long
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MyrrhaLMar 25, 2005
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HenryG.Nov 15, 2007
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johnsJan 27, 2007use to be a massive fan not so sure lately. loved the controversial lyrics and complex music but now tori is just plain boring. although there are 2 gems on the album . witness and orange knickers. its a pity.
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MattBMar 22, 2005A mixed bag. Contains some of the most beautiful melodies Tori has ever composed, along with a couple of hideous funk and gospel experiments. A few too many useless tracks that needed to be cut. Standouts: "The Beekeeper", "The Power Of Orange Knickers", "Barons Of Suburbia"
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NickCFeb 24, 2005
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weeannaaApr 18, 2005
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RobbieCNov 17, 2006Better than almost everything else out there today. But the worst Tori record by far.
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Jun 22, 2016The unfortunate thing about the Beekeeper is that it brings nothing new to Tori Amos's repertoire. Sadly the album is often too long and not interesting. Download: Sweet The Sting, Parasol
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LauraMFeb 23, 2005This album is not one of the best offerings in years, in fact her best offerings stopped after Choirgirl.. I am no longer buying anything related to Tori Amos, instead I rather remember her in her glory days..
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EdwardEMar 2, 2005'The Beekeeper' misses by not including a single Tori song (which is guaranteed on every album) that grabs you by the gut. Although a flat, overly polished & lacking release, it's still better than most "fine music" being dumped on music fans currently.
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jaAug 13, 2006Not what she was used to be,shame
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DirkFeb 22, 2005Where are the pianos? Where is the ferocity and the sublime harmonies? This is a flat out BAD Tori Amos record and that's a real shame because as much as I love Tori I've lost all anticipation and excitement that comes with a new album. Call this one the Kate Bush Red Shoes slump I guess.
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JoeNMar 2, 2005Tori is in sharp decline. The truly obsessed fans will deny that the new album is anything less than her best - but those people not looking through Tori-colored glasses can see this album for what it is - mediocre, uninspired, and irrelevant to the lives of most.
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EthanPMar 5, 2005
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GregLMar 19, 2005
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GabbyWSep 16, 2006
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ZentherapyAug 23, 2008I used to be a huge fan before this mess of an album. After the quiet energy of Scarlet's Walk... this, and an eyelift. Tori became the parody of herself, and things didn't get better with ADP, unfortunately.
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[Anonymous]Aug 2, 2006tori amos has broken my heart. a once brilliant artist has now reduced herself to that of singing waitress on your birthday.
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Awards & Rankings
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You can delve as deeply into the lyrics and musical brain-teasers as you like, but there's plenty of surface allure for anyone who just fancies a superficial graze.
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The Beekeeper returns the quirky singer to the same whimsical terrain of 1992's Little Earthquakes, but with much stronger storylines, and a much more assured and nuanced voice.
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Entertainment WeeklyThe Beekeeper is the Tori Amos album for those normally freaked out by Tori Amos. [25 Feb 2005, p.99]