First Listen: Tori Amos, ‘Midwinter Graces’

'Tis the season
November 6th, 2009

Tori Amos’s new holiday album Midwinter Graces, which we first heard about back in September, will finally be available for sale next Tuesday November 10 but starting today we are able to listen to the album IN FULL right here online:


Tori Amos’ first ever seasonal album, Midwinter Graces, is an album that has been in the making for the past 40 years. Raised in the Baltimore area under the watchful eye of her Methodist minister father, Tori grew up playing holiday carols at Sunday services and Christmas Day celebrations in her father’s church. These were the songs that gave a young Tori her first taste of music, and now, almost 40 years later, Tori gets her own chance to re-imagine classics like “What Child, Nowell” and “Star of Wonder.” Tori will also add her own bittersweet bliss to the season with original tracks like “Pink and Glitter” and “Our New Year.” Amos has teamed up again with longtime collaborators Matt Chamberlain (drums), Jon Evans (bass), and Mac Aladdin (guitar.) Tori has also enlisted the help of a big band and an orchestra, with stunning John Philip Shenale arrangements to create her new seasonal classics.

You may recall that last month we got to listen to snippets from Midwinter Graces but now we can hear all 12 songs in full. After the jump, enjoy your first listen of Tori’s first ever holiday album …


I’ve listened to a few of the tracks already and LOVE them. Tori Amos doing holiday music is just too beautiful … I love her voice and it is so nice to hear the harpsichord again. I’ve already placed my pre-order for Midwinter Graces … remember the deluxe version of the album contains 2 extra songs Comfort and Joy and Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht (Silent Night, Holy Night) as well as a bonus DVD. I think if you listen to these songs you’ll want to get your pre-order in as well. Ho, Ho, Ho!

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5 Responses to “First Listen: Tori Amos, ‘Midwinter Graces’”

  1. Joel Says:
    November 6th, 2009 at 3:15 pm

    I’m not a fan of the “Second Life” Tori. There’s already alot of beauty there.

  2. toya Says:
    November 6th, 2009 at 6:43 pm

    LOVE TORI SOO MUCH!!
    HER VOICE IS ILLUMINATING, AND SERENE.

  3. RJ Says:
    November 6th, 2009 at 9:03 pm

    nononononononononononononononononononononono.

  4. Justin Says:
    November 7th, 2009 at 7:38 pm

    Emmanuel is stunningly beautiful… can’t wait for the album. Yes, Tori has changed drastically over the years… but her talent still shines through.

  5. RazberrySwurl01 Says:
    November 12th, 2009 at 12:50 pm

    oh happy day!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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