Drive All Night: The Songs of Tori Amos

It’s In Times of Dragons Release Week, and the wait is over! Instead of trying to fit everything into a single response episode, we approached this as a three-part series. Earlier this week you heard from Efrain, David, and other voices in the queer community - and now it's time to hear from a different group of voices whom we specifically wanted in conversation with this incredible new record. In Part Three, we hear from Laura Crum, Grace Wallace, Tanya Rigotti, Krissy Mathews and Holly the Chimer Inner. They lead us through dragon lairs and mythological highways and byways, all in service to giving us a deeper understanding of the record, the world, and Tori's place in it. The beginning of an album cycle is always an exciting time, and bringing voices from the community into the conversation is our way of sharing in that excitement.

It’s In Times of Dragons Release Week, and the wait is almost over! Instead of trying to fit everything into a single response episode, we’re approaching this as a three-part series. Over the course of the week, you’ll hear from us, from various members of the Tori community, and from a group of voices we specifically wanted in conversation with this incredible new record. In Part One B, we spend quality time with Disc B and share our first responses. We follow the themes as they begin to emerge, and start to unpack what it might mean to become a Dragon Queen. The beginning of an album cycle is always an exciting time, and bringing voices from the community into the conversation is our way of sharing in that excitement.

Tour All Night is back for all your Sports fans following the big opening day game today! Efrain and David take you through the setlist, Rose takes you through the stats, and we hear some on the ground thoughts from Max Irving-Lamb, Reggie Doherty and more! Plus we choose a BONUS song for the wills and wants game, as well as discuss the top performers, the Golden Four prize winners and spin the wheel for the Participation Prize Winner! You don't want to miss this season of Sports Ball Tori Tour. Merch photograph by Tanya Rigotti. If you want to tune in for the rest of the tour, head over to the Tour All Night Feed where wel'll be uploading the rest of the season, one show at a time!

Thoughts on United Farmworkers Day ~ Juarez (29 October 1999 - London, ENG) / Juarez (22 June 2007 - Bratislava, SLO) / Juarez (7 June 2022 - Portland, OR)

Join Efrain and David for the fourth annual Drive All Night Holiday Sparktacular! A celebration of the holidays wrapped in a deep exploration of the fourth track off of Tori's first seasonal record, Midwinter Graces. In an effort not to have anything go wrong this year, Efrain decides to host a run-through rehearsal the night before the big show. But will being in a secluded Victorian farmhouse prove to be the duo's undoing? Will they make it out alive, or will there be a massacre of the innocents? Includes a new song by Amiss Tori as well as a fireside chat with Candle: Coventry Carol super fan Erika Wilder. One thing's for certain though, these two really do slay! Lully Lullay!

Efrain and David shed their skins and ride the serpent's tail to the very edge of the freeway, where no traffic police dare to slither. Upside down and back to front, these two leave no snake uncoiled as they explore the hiss-tori of this Lloyd Cole cover that quite possibly could masquerade as a Tori original. On they way they visit with esteemed radio personality and Lloyd Cole super fan Ken Sumka, as well as Rattlesnakes super fans Shea Stimac and David Mramor. As always, go deep inside this Strange Little Girl’s lore through the mind of Macy Rodman, the art of Reggie Doherty and the original accompanying story from 2001. You’ll also get a unique song chart reading from our Resident Witch Amy K as well as an exclusive chance to win your own copy of Diving Deep Live on vinyl!! This episode also comes stuffed with a complete study of the live evolution of the song in our A-M-O-S Live Lounge™️. Last but not least, enjoy a brand new Rattlesnakes remix by the legendary Joshua Speedbliss. She says all she needs is therapy?? All you need is pod is all you need!! Hee.

We invite our friend Chrissy Olsen into the Drive All Night studios to compete against us for the best Tori Song Team. Who wins? You decide. Companion playlists are hosted on our Spotify https://open.spotify.com/user/thesidewaysociety?si=a98de262d17f4be9

Efrain and David have a hard time proving they're not in love with Tori's cover of 10CC's I'm Not In Love. They may say it doesn't mean that much to them but then why are they taking the picture off the wall to uncover every nasty stain still lying there? You may want to at least consider making a fuss though as they conduct interviews with esteemed author Liam Newton (10CC: The Worst Band in The World); Ryan Crawford and Veronica Kay (I'm Not In Love super fans); and legendary prankster Elysia Fields. As always, go deep inside this Strange Little Girl's lore through the words of N*il GaI*an, the mind of Macy Rodman, and the art of Reggie Doherty. You’ll also get a personalized song birth chart reading from our Resident Witch Amy K, and this one's shocking. As always a ton of sound clips, rare interviews, lost moments and more. When asked for comment, Efrain responded "I know you wait a long time for we, but still tell your friends about the two of us! And don't fooget it!"

Efrain and David deliver another jam packed episode, diving deep into the only single from Tori's groundbreaking cover record. Very special guests include Hugh Cornwell, the lead singer and head songwriter from The Stranglers (and the only person who can tell you exactly who that Strange Little Girl was), as well as acclaimed film director David Slade (Twilight: Eclipse; Hard Candy; Bandersnatch; Strange Little Girl). Plus thoughts and opinions from two Strange Little Girl super fans Samantha Breland-Lang and Marla Darling, as well as a word from our Stranglers Specialist Valerie Lord. Additionally, these strange little bitches uncover the confusing truth behind the Adam Kiss My Eve controversy with a little help from musicians Amiture, Clovers and Liz Eldridge. As always, go deep inside her lore through the words of Neil Gaiman, the voice of Macy Rodman, and the art of Reggie Doherty. You'll also get a personalized song birth chart reading by our Resident Witch Amy K, and as always a ton of sound clips, rare interviews, forgotten moments and more. As a cherry on top we offer a complete study of the live evolution of the song in our A-M-O-S Live Lounge™️. And last but not least, enjoy a brand new remix of Strange Little Girl by the legendary Joshua Speedbliss. I think we can all agree after reading this description, we've survived but we're feeling old.

Happy Arbor Day! On this very special Bonus Episode, resident tree enthusiast Rose Kress brings you a full exploration of the importance of trees in Tori Amos body of work. Of course Rose comes equipped with facts, figures, and friends. Join the deep dive with Austin Chevalier-Bowles, Saoirse Raboteau, Jeremiah Webb, Ryan Crawford and yes, even Efrain Schunior, as they explore the many trees Tori leaves behind. So don't pine! Just spruce yourself up and log in for a tree-mendously fun and ex-tree-ordinary episode. Do you want to hear a joke about trees? Nevermind, it's too sappy!

Efrain and David go over the bridge looking for, among other things, details about this mysterious Velvet Underground track and the first cover from Tori's 2001 album Strange Little Girls. Dive into the new season as an old debate emerges: that's right, the Sick Little WHAT debate is back and as ferocious as ever! Includes a fantastic interview with Lou Reed biographer Will Hermes, who also profiled Tori in Spin Magazine twice, as well as a chat with two New Age super fans, Matthew Barney and Stina Duval. Go deep inside the mind of this strange little girl through Neil Gaiman's words, Macy Rodman's voice, Reggie Doherty's costume sketches, and even a personalized song birth chart reading by our Resident Witch Amy K. As always there’s a ton of sound clips, rare interviews, forgotten moments and more, as well as a complete study of the live evolution of the song in our A-M-O-S Live Lounge™️. Last but not least, enjoy a brand new New Age remix by the legendary Joshua Speedbliss. Quit waiting for the phone to ring and come running to us now! We want you! All your next three hours start here.

Before moving on to Strange Little Girls, Efrain and David invite Shea into the Drive All Night studios to discuss their final thoughts on To Venus and Back. Includes listener mail, bonus clips, and much more!