..ABNORMALLY ATTRACTED TO SIN
../DETAILS release date: 15 may 2009 (Netherlands) release date: 19 may 2009 (US & UK) Genre: Alternative Length: 1,2 hours Record label: Universal Republic Records Producer: Tori Amos ^ top ../LINER NOTES & THANK YOU'S All songs written by Tori Amos + Published by Sword and Stone (ASCAP) © 2009 Sword and Stone Publishing - All lyrics reprinted by permission Recorded & Mixed by Mark Hawley & Marcel van Limbeek + Assisted by Adam Spry Produced by Tori Amos + Mastered by John Astley Recorded, Mixed & mastered at Martian Engineering, Cornwall, England Management: John Witherspoon & Chelsea Laird - The Bridge Entertainment Group Chief Technician: Adam Spry + Studio Accountant: Helen Gilbert Strings Arranged & Conducted by John Philip Shenale Piano Technician: Ann Walker + Additional overdubs at Avast Studios, Seattle, WA Photography: Karen Collins + Creative Director: Sandy Brummels Art Direction & Design: Christopher Kornmann for spit and image The Glam Squad: Stylist: Karen Binns + Make Up: Jenni Clark + Hair: Barry Lee Moe Legal: Peter Paterno & Michelle Jubelirer at King, Holmes, Paterno & Berliner US Booking: Caroline Kinzel at CAA + European Booking: Mike Dewdney at ITB International Booking: Marlene Tsuchii at CAA European Travel: Dave Brock at Rima Travel Thanks to my creative partners Johnny & Chelsea at The Bridge, to Mark & Marcel for being the progressive production team that you are. Deep respect for all of the musicians, John Philip Shenale, Matt Chamberlain, Jon Evans & Mac Aladdin. To karen Binns & all the designers who have supported this project. To Karen Collins & her team. To Barry Lee Moe. To Janine. To Jenni Clark. To all of the film crew fondly known as the L.A. Hippies. Christian Lamb, Chris Kantrowitz & and last but never least Kendra Wester. Jim Garrity & to Alan for the Swiss chocolate. And to Nell Arnaud. To Greg in New York. Helen Gilbert & Adam Spry. Jon & Hude. Carol Kinzel, bruce Lampcov, Deborah MacCullough. To Mick, Sancha, Anne, Dan & Richard. Tim Levy & Samuel Adamson. Barry & Kalen. Thanks also to Doug, Mel, Monte & Avery. My Universal team...Cameo, Kim, Tom, Serena, Rian, Sandy, Beth, paul, Jason, Dan, Kirk, Joel, Lori & Leah, Pat, Michael, Trina & Aleix, Felice & Lyssa at Girlie Action. In the UK...Ted, Darcus, Jon, Pru, Ted, Ruth, Glen, Steve & Polly. Of course, max & Lee Ellen. And a special thanks to Amanda Marks - thanks for being in the right place at the right time. PERSONAL THANKS:Firstly to Mark, Husband and conspirator, Tash, you are the sun to me, just yes to the Dobyns 5-Cody, Casey, Kit, Kelsey & of course Cory. Dr. Marie Dobyns, Mom & Dad - The Oak Trees of the family. Philip, Kelly, Wesley & Becky, Tim & Sue, & the rest of all the Amos bunch. The Copeland tribe of the Carolinas, to the most patient woman in Christendown, Mrs. Irene Hawley. To Mac Aladdin's dad. Sage of thanks to Manny King and to your students past & present who visit us on tour. To Curtis Kehkahbah for your insight & wisdom. To Dr. Daee. Dr. Roberts & all at your office, especially that Antoinette. Hugs to Beenie (Nancy Shanks), Vincent & all you do & to my soul brother, Neil Gaiman & to my little brother, Rantz. SuperDebs & Mark, Sian, Rhys & Abbie. Uncle Bob, Arminda. Ali & John. The Beans. Leo's wisdom. Michael's Spirit. ^ top ../MUSICIANS Bosendorfer piano, Synths, Organ, Rhodes, Vocals: Tori Amos Drums & Percussion: Matt Chamberlain Bass: Jon Evans Guitars: Mac Aladdin Orchestra arranged & conducted by John Philip Shenale ^ top ../QUOTES "I've always wondered why we as women want a man who doesn't seem to really value us and I've made different choices in that over the years, but not always. And this record really explores I think what happens when you do choose something that's supportive of yourself and when you walk a more self-destructive path." "I'm fascinated by people's definitions of sin. Sometimes I think the greatest sin is intolerance of other people's choices. There isn't the compassion and openness you'd think there would be in a spiritual belief system." "I wanted to look at how you can uncover what you believe in as a spiritual, sexual creature. You don't need the approval of your family, or of their religion. You can think, "Wait a minute, I'm a spiritual being. Just because I like gold handcuffs doesn't mean I'm not a spiritual being."" "There was such strength being a masked woman who seemed to know the secrets. And then stepping into the woman that has been avoiding looking at the depth of a certain story in her life. And only until she looks at it can she stop the pattern, stop repeating it in different ways in her life. She's a destructive character. And that's why she's got to break to chain. And yet, it's a choice, isn't it. If you choose to, if you're attracted to destructive situations, then how do you break that attraction? And that's the key, if she's able to go back to those pivotal points in her different relationships where she almost gets a high out of hurting herself, she becomes addicted to it. Then she can get to a place where she is not attracted to it anymore. But she's not there yet. And that's why I think the other woman is taking her to a point of view looking at her involvement in it. She's not just a victim anymore, our Ophelia. She seems to be drawn to these really demeaning relationships and situations." - about Ophelia "The greatest sin has got to be needing to control another person to the point where they have let go of their selfworth for you. Because you've manipulated them so cleverly. And people do it in ways where they won't even hold their hand up and say "I'm doing this to another person". Because sometimes you do it out of envy, but what is power? It comes back to power. Abnormally Attracted To Sin is really about power. What power turns you on? What are you drawn to? Somebody's that's gonna crap all over you? Because a lot of us have been. And that could be a mentor that we're drawn to who doesn't want to see our talent or our ability. But we want them so much to see it. And if we get their approval somehow, their blessing, their acknowledgement, then my god we've achieved something. And they may never give it to you. Cos that's how they keep you right where you are." ^ top ../SINGLES  Welcome To England 4:05 Universal Republic Records UK Bonus track: Oscar's Theme ^ top ../VIDEOS There are no music videos for this album. Instead, each song is accompanied by what Tori likes to call, a visualette: a little 'silent movie'. Click on the links below to watch the visualettes (some are with a small interview) on YouTube. Give Welcome to England Strong Black Vine Flavor Not Dying Today Maybe California Curtain Call Fire to Your Plain Police Me That Guy Abnormally Attracted to Sin 500 Miles Mary Jane this visualatte did not make it onto the DVD Starling Fast Horse Ophelia Lady in Blue ^ top ../PHOTOS/ICONS 
^ top ../SINFUL ATTRACTION TOUR 
US10.jul.2009 WaMu Theater Seattle, Washington 11.jul.2009 Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall Portland, Oregon 13.jul.2009 Paramount Theater Oakland, California 14.jul.2009 San Jose Center f/t Performing Arts San Jose California 16.jul.2009 Humphrey’s San Diego, California 17.jul.2009 Greek Theater Los Angeles, California 18.jul.2009 Dodge Theater Phoenix, Arizona 20.jul.2009 Abravenal Hall Salt Lake City, Utah 21.jul.2009 Paramount Theater Denver 23.jul.2009 Starlight Theater Kansas City, Missouri 24.jul.2009 Nokia Theater Grand Prairie, Texas 25.jul.2009 The Long Center for the Performing Arts Austin, Texas 27.jul.2009 Chastain Park Amphitheater Atlanta, Georgia 28.jul.2009 Bob Carr PAC Orlando, Florida 29.jul.2009 The Fillmore @ Jackie Gleason Theater Miami, Florida 31.jul.2009 Durham PAC Durham, North Carolina 01.aug.2009 DAR Constitution Hall Washington DC, Washington DC 03.aug.2009 Chicago Theater Chicago, Illinois 04.aug.2009 Riverside Theater Milwaukee, Wisconsin 05.aug.2009 State Theater Minneapolis, Minnesota 07.aug.2009 Murat Theater Indianapolis, Indiana 08.aug.2009 Detroit Opera House Detroit, Michigan 10.aug.2009 Massey Hall Toronto, Ontario 11.aug.2009 St. Denis Theater Montreal, Quebec 13.aug.2009 Radio City Music Hall New York, New York 15.aug.2009 Tower Theater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 17.aug.2009 B of A Pavillion Boston, Massachusetts 
Europe06.sep.2009 Manchester Apollo Manchester 07.sep.2009 Birmingham Symphony Hall Birmingham 08.sep.2009 Royal Concert Hall Glasgow 10.sep.2009 Hammersmith Apollo London 11.sep.2009 Hammersmith Apollo London 13.sep.2009 Festsall Congress Center Basel 14.sep.2009 Circus Krone Munich 15.sep.2009 Kongresshaus Zurich 17.sep.2009 Heineken Music Hall Amsterdam 20.sep.2009 Royal Opera House Copenhagen 21.sep.2009 Sentrum Scene Oslo 23.sep.2009 Martiniplaza Groningen 24.sep.2009 Congress Centre Prague 25.sep.2009 Stadthalle Halle F Vienna 27.sep.2009 Laeiszhalle Hamburg 28.sep.2009 Tonhalle Dusseldorf 30.sep.2009 Auditorium Parco della Musica Rome 01.okt.2009 Teatro Smeraldo Milan 03.okt.2009 Palais des Congres Paris 04.okt.2009 Lotto Arena Antwerp 05.okt.2009 Jahrunderhalle Frankfurt 07.okt.2009 Tempodrom Berlin 09.okt.2009 Dom Muzyki Zabrze 10.okt.2009 Sala Kongresowa Warsaw Australia 12nov.2009 Melbourne, AU Regent Theatre 13.nov.2009 Melbourne, AU Regent Theatre 15.nov.2009 Canberra, AU Canberra Theatre 16.nov.2009 Sydney, AU Opera House 17.nov.2009 Sydney, AU Opera House 19.nov.2009 Adelaide, AU Thebarton Theatre 21.nov.2009 Perth, AU PCEC Riverside Theatre 24.nov.2009 Brisbane, AU QPAC Concert Hall ^ top • BACK |
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