“Promise not to say that I’m getting too old,” Tori Amos pleads. It’s something that seems to weigh on her mind. 16 Shades Of Blue, the production of which includes some quirky sound effects, is all about aging, but the vocals, like most on the album, don’t go anywhere interesting in the way of melody. That’s a shame because the instrumentation, which often features enchanting piano play, is just ready to wrap itself around a beautiful song.
my rating : 3 of 5
2014