Honest opinions of AATS

[beecharmer]

Well folks, I must say...
I don't like it. And that's really hard to put out there.
I have been with the grrl since LE, a die hard fan of serious proportions.
I have been at a music store at opening time on release day for every single album since UTP. I own over 150 singles, compilations, bootlegs, and soundtracks. I have all the books.
And I have listened to this album twice now. And I hate it.
Usually, a week in, I know all the lyrics, and can sing the whole album through without even a blink. I can't even get through this one in one sitting. It's too hard. I mean, musically. She sounds like she is trying to do a heavy metal thing, or something.
The only two tracks I can even get remotely excited about are Maybe California and Welcome to England.
I think I just want my grrl and a piano back.
I still love her more than most folks I actually personally know, however, and I must say, I never thought that TBK would ever be more than my least fave album, but it has just been promoted to my next to least fave.
On the bright side: the next one is going to be mind-blowing-- She really pulled out all the stops for ADP, after the mediocre reception of TBK, so she'll really slam the hell out of that piano the next time!!

[♥Jana♥]

Sadly, I agree.
I will give it some time and maybe (I doubt it) it will grow on me.
I guess maybe I'll listen to Pele and pretend its new.

[spacedog83]

I am sad about this. I'm sorry you guys didn't enjoy it
I actually like this album better than ADP, aside from Bouncing off Clouds and Beauty of speed. I was shocked that I like it. Excluding a few songs from each album prior to AATS, this is my favorite since SW.
While this is my favorite album with the band since FTCGH, I couldn't help thinking after listening to it that you don't hear the piano as much anymore. Which is why I fell in love with Tori in the first place.
No offense to any John and Matty fans. I do like them sometimes just not all the time.

Unfortunately there will never be another BFP It was such a different time in her life and her in her career.
She's into the whole band thing right now and I'm just trying to accept it as a fan (and hope that she'll be over it soon) cause I love her no matter what.
I do miss the Tori who used to just go off on her piano and hope she'll be back soon.
It's so weird cause I'm really a guitar girl, but there's just something about the way she plays that makes me get off musically. She can play anyway that I want!

[wyrdskein]

I thought AATS was absolutely fantastic. The phrasing she uses throughout is so unusual, and her melodies captivating. I don't agree that some songs on this album are 'filler' (as some have suggested). I loved them all, particularly Flavor and Oscar's Theme.

[hearty]

Well maybe sooner they'll improve. Now, at least they know what are their weak points and as time goes by they can improve on it.