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Y Kant Tori Read was a 1980s pop band, fronted by (then unknown) singer-songwriter Tori Amos. Despite the continuing obscurity of the band and the fact that it only produced one album, its sound was somewhat unique at the time, although later often compared to Pat Benatar’s work from around the same time. Y Kant Tori Read has been classified as everything from glam-influenced pop to semi-progressive rock.
Formed in 1984, the band originally consisted of Amos, Steve Caton, and several musicians that they worked with at the time. When they were signed to Atlantic Records through record producer Joe Chicarelli, only Amos and Caton were kept on in the band. Kim Bullard, later of Kajagoogoo, and Matt Sorum, later of Guns N’ Roses, were brought in to flesh out the band for the album. The album, also called Y Kant Tori Read, was released in 1988 and was an unmitigated commercial failure. Amos herself has claimed that it moved less than 7000 units, including promotional LPs, cassettes and CDs, as well as vinyl “cut-out” (very discounted) copies.
Throughout most of the 1990s, as a result of Amos’ successful solo career, copies of the album in its various formats would sell for hundreds and even thousands of dollars, particularly an unopened copy on compact disc in its original longbox. Ironically, at the time of release, cut-out copies on vinyl had been placed on sale for ninety-nine cents. A music video for their song “The Big Picture” was made, but the only member of the band featured was Amos.
Formed in 1984, the band originally consisted of Amos, Steve Caton, and several musicians that they worked with at the time. When they were signed to Atlantic Records through record producer Joe Chicarelli, only Amos and Caton were kept on in the band. Kim Bullard, later of Kajagoogoo, and Matt Sorum, later of Guns N’ Roses, were brought in to flesh out the band for the album. The album, also called Y Kant Tori Read, was released in 1988 and was an unmitigated commercial failure. Amos herself has claimed that it moved less than 7000 units, including promotional LPs, cassettes and CDs, as well as vinyl “cut-out” (very discounted) copies.
Throughout most of the 1990s, as a result of Amos’ successful solo career, copies of the album in its various formats would sell for hundreds and even thousands of dollars, particularly an unopened copy on compact disc in its original longbox. Ironically, at the time of release, cut-out copies on vinyl had been placed on sale for ninety-nine cents. A music video for their song “The Big Picture” was made, but the only member of the band featured was Amos.
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liquiddatura wrote:
I think it's time to accept this and re-release it.
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crazzzymouse wrote:
:-S
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boogiemonsterr wrote:
she played On The Boundary!!!!
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TabooEv wrote:
I almost forgot Tori had her own band before going solo. The dudes in the main picture all look alike, their cheekbones =/
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SoapMagic wrote:
v I agree. I just wish that T didn't ignore this album. The only songs she has performed from this era AT ALL are COYL, Etienne, and Fire on the Side. There are more gems waiting to be performed live...
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christles wrote:
Cool on Your Island is great, glad she still plays it live. But yes, we should all be thankful it flopped, otherwise we wouldn't have her solo career, which has lasted a lot longer than YKTR would have.
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Badfish33 wrote:
Beautiful album she is singing her ass off on this album
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tonnyaranha wrote:
The Big Picture is fucking awesome.
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RobHeathers wrote:
If you need this album, give me your email address and I'll send you the imported mp3s off my CD.
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MetalMic wrote:
I want to buy this great album but it is not available in Poland. ;(
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Harfang wrote:
She should perform some of these songs more often :p [2] i don't care what anyone says, this album rocked! love you tori!! <3 [8]
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Dark_Talvi wrote:
Every song on this CD sounds like a really great hit. :)
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Chris99x wrote:
She should perform some of these songs more often :p
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Furashubakku wrote:
I'm glad this album flopped, personally.
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ZayacK wrote:
"on the boundary" is the greatest song I've ever heard. This album is filled with brilliant songs
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SoapMagic wrote:
i don't care what anyone says, this album rocked! love you tori!! <3 [7] It's a shame so few people bought the album. They were fabulous! [2]
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FedeMartinez wrote:
i don't care what anyone says, this album rocked! love you tori!! <3 [6]
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niqart wrote:
Yes I just can`t understand too. Why this album was called failure????? At least, 5 songs pleasurable. "Floating City " - one of the best works of Tori ever I heard!
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SweetBlossom0 wrote:
It's a shame so few people bought the album. They were fabulous!
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HaMuLeC wrote:
c-c-c-c-combo breaker no I'm just kiddin' XD i don't care what anyone says, this album rocked! love you tori!! <3 x6
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