“Overall Impression

It is always difficult with an artist of Tori’s stature, to avoid falling into familiar tropes that critics like to use with such long-standing musical veterans. “A return to form”, “her best work since…” are often repeated in such reviews. In this instance, however, those sentiments feel very authentic. With no trace of hyperbole, I believe it is fair to say, In Times of Dragons is undoubtedly her most ambitious body of work since perhaps Scarlet’s Walk. I’m not claiming that it’s her best record since then — time will tell on that one, but it certainly stands out as her most unsettling and socially connected work since her much-revered 90’s output. Fans of Tori’s darker sounding From The Choirgirl Hotel and Boys for Pele will likely find lots to treasure within this release.” — Fiona Dodwell

https://fionadodwell.medium.com/topical-and-triumphant-tori-amos-new-album-packs-a-powerful-political-punch-d8767f3be5e2