While opening track and first single Spark is a delightfully typical Amos affair, lyrically complex with trickling piano and highly-charged vocals, this fourth solo outing takes the singer musically into avenues she has not ventured before.
The trademark piano remains the centre of her universe, but here for the first time it's joined by a full band which, though never swamping Amos's distinctive sound, bring a richer, fuller outlook to her compositions. From the complex, electronic looped Raspberry Swirl to the intimate Jackie's Strength, this is an album of remarkable depth, diversity and quality, remaining faithful to her musical identity, but carefully developing it too.
The first single, out on April 20, will be followed on May 20 by the start of a UK tour.
