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Y Kant Tori Read was a 1980s synthpop band, fronted by (then unknown) singer-songwriter Tori Amos. The band released one album, also called Y Kant Tori Read, which bombed miserably. 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 the other musicians were dropped. Kim Bullard, later of Kajagoogoo, and Matt Sorum, later of Guns N’ Roses, were brought in to flesh out the band for the album.
As a result of Amos’ later success, early in her career copies of the album in its various formats would sell for thousands of dollars, particularly an unopened copy on compact disc in its original longbox. At the time of release, however, cut-out copies on vinyl were 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.
Two singles were released. The first, “The Big Picture,” was commercially issued exclusively as a 7” vinyl single (and without a picture sleeve.) A 12” vinyl promo did have a picture sleeve, however. The second single, “Cool on Your Island,” was issued as a cassette single and 7” vinyl single, this time with a picture sleeve; and in various promo 7” vinyl singles. Neither single was successful.
Atlantic Records fully abandoned promoting the record after only two months of release.
As a result of Amos’ later success, early in her career copies of the album in its various formats would sell for thousands of dollars, particularly an unopened copy on compact disc in its original longbox. At the time of release, however, cut-out copies on vinyl were 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.
Two singles were released. The first, “The Big Picture,” was commercially issued exclusively as a 7” vinyl single (and without a picture sleeve.) A 12” vinyl promo did have a picture sleeve, however. The second single, “Cool on Your Island,” was issued as a cassette single and 7” vinyl single, this time with a picture sleeve; and in various promo 7” vinyl singles. Neither single was successful.
Atlantic Records fully abandoned promoting the record after only two months of release.
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sarakthx wrote:
i don't care what anyone says, this album rocked! love you tori!! <3 [5]
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Warrior_Bard wrote:
i don't care what anyone says, this album rocked! love you tori!! <3 x4
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vhtsouza wrote:
i don't care what anyone says, this album rocked! love you tori!! <3 x3
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starlighterased wrote:
i don't care what anyone says, this album rocked! love you tori!! <3 x2
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jamie_who wrote:
i don't care what anyone says, this album rocked! love you tori!! <3
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Deffie wrote:
"There are some good tracks on here... "Pirates Yea" is not one of them." <- Blasphemy! I'll make you walk the plank!
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Satin_Gypsy wrote:
I would have loved to see them live. :) Particularly Heart Attack At 23
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meredith999 wrote:
I've actually checked their album ;) Some songs are fine and I listened to them with pleasure. But I am very happy that she broke up with pop :D
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liquiddatura wrote:
I'd love them to remaster this.
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meredith999 wrote:
I'd like to check out their album- Tori in 80's :D
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StankDank wrote:
There are some good tracks on here... "Pirates Yea" is not one of them.
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peacebiotch wrote:
Holy abs! Some of these are actually good, and not just for being a total cheese-fest. Floating City.
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Hotstoff wrote:
Fire on the Side is just gorgeous. And so bloody appropriate.
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lamhnain-maire wrote:
I love Floating City SOO much.
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intheluminol wrote:
I can't understand why Tori is on page 9 of similar artists? ha ha!! Paris Hilton, Ashlee & Jessica Simpson, Lindsay Lohan, Hillary Duff, Mandy Moore, Stacie Orrico, Xtina, and Britney are all listed before her. ha ha ha!!!! Anyway, I too love this album. Good stuff :)
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janez6 wrote:
Great album, I just love it!
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kerplooey wrote:
mmm etienne
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retrobabies wrote:
Fire On The Side <3
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a_ol wrote:
Heart Attack at 23 <3
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Warrior_Bard wrote:
HUH HUH HUH YEAwW DA BiG PicTaAhHH1!1! ONA BIiHGg BlAanKk WOalL HAaAyYYy I love it, just love it.
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