Unrepentant Geraldines
by Tori Amos
  • Record Label: Island
  • Release Date: May 13, 2014
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
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  1. Under The Radar
    Jun 6, 2014
    60
    All the usual thematic motifs make an appearance, for good or ill. [Jun/Jul 2014, p.84]
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  2. Record Collector
    May 29, 2014
    60
    With a smooth, olde worlde sound, appealing melodies and impressionistic imagery, the album, at best, conjures up affecting vignettes and, at worst--Giant’s Rolling Pin, about the NSA/Edward Snowden affair--borders on the twee.
  3. PopMatters
    May 9, 2014
    60
    Geraldines is still rife with the inevitable “bad” Tori songs that seem to be a mainstay for Tori records lately.... The bright spot is that there are only four of these songs, one of which is still fairly salvageable, making the number of great tracks far outweigh the bad ones.
  5. The Guardian
    May 9, 2014
    60
    Unrepentant Geraldines is more likely to thrill old fans rather than win new ones, but her voice has rarely sounded as powerful or pure.
  6. Consequence
    May 15, 2014
    58
    Amos manages to weave her own mythology into larger fantastical stories, and fight societal norms in the process, all with a fierceness that will please old fans and likely win over new ones.
  7. Slant Magazine
    May 12, 2014
    50
    If Unrepentant Geraldines is indeed visual art, it's more of a polite Norman Rockwell than a vomit-stained Sherman. The former goes great with dinner, but I await the gastric upset of the latter.

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User Score
8.6

Universal acclaim- based on 134 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 125 out of 134
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 134
  3. Negative: 7 out of 134
  1. LionInFLL
    May 13, 2014
    8
    This album is back to basics for Amos, and we are all better for it. Gone are the overwrought concepts, and sparse but clever arrangementsThis album is back to basics for Amos, and we are all better for it. Gone are the overwrought concepts, and sparse but clever arrangements are front and center. Her voice has never sounded better, sometimes performing gymnastics. There are truly many gorgeous moments on this album, such as "Wild Way" and "Oysters." The up-tempo tracks are a bit clunky at times, and don't rank with her best; sadly, her more obtuse and cerebral poetic style is missing as well. Two tracks could easily be cut to make a more perfect album, but we are in abundance of fine selections from her here.… Full Review »
  2. Chelsia
    May 13, 2014
    10
    This is an absolutely amazing album and a total return to form for Tori, and the fans seem to be responding accordingly. She is back to makingThis is an absolutely amazing album and a total return to form for Tori, and the fans seem to be responding accordingly. She is back to making emotional and powerful songs from the heart. Despite her post-Scarlet's Walk albums being passable, this one takes her back to her brilliance of her old days. Long-time Tori fans won't be diss appointed, nor will new fans.… Full Review »
  3. sociologywriter
    May 14, 2014
    10
    The album as a whole is excellent, and yes, a few of the songs are just okay (I would have replaced Giant's Rolling Pin with the b-side WhiteThe album as a whole is excellent, and yes, a few of the songs are just okay (I would have replaced Giant's Rolling Pin with the b-side White Telephone to God), but this is a solid Amos album, and the journey to get here has been exciting.

    Each song on Unrepentant Geraldines harkens back to something from her past, and my favorite is the line you can draw from "Crucify" straight to "God" and then up the hill to "Pancake" and end with "Unrepentant Geraldines." You see her emotionally insecure on Crucify, and God she begins to challenge this construct, and by Pancake she is staring him right in the face, and then she ends up here, with Unrepentant Geraldines, saying I'm finished, I'm unrepentant, I am strong. It's a beautiful journey to see where she started and where she has finally reached.

    I look forward to her future output.

    10/10    … Full Review »
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