Arriving out of the blue in the early 1990s, Tori Amos was at the vanguard of the alternative singer-songwriter scene, tackling subjects that most female songwriters either steered clear of.
With her instruments of choice – pounding piano, amazing voice – went on to influence future generations of female artists with songs on sexual awakening, religion, rape, feminism, men.
Now re-issued with numerous extras (and similarly paired with her 1994 follow-up album, Under the Pink), 1992's Little Earthquakes is part self-cleansing, cerebral therapy session, and part beautifully detailed songwriting.
Under the Pink continued in equally singular manner, referencing Nirvana, classical music and Russian imperialism.
Hips, lips, power – Amos has them all.
