"On her 18th studio album, In Time of Dragons, Amos draws on the long tradition of reptilian imagery to symbolize the elite, from ancient myth to David Icke's conspiracy theories. She casts Trump and his tech-feudalist allies as reptilian dragons, singing on '23 Peaks': 'I want to be, so this dragon/Half dragon, half woman thing/Take this burden from me.'"
"With 17 songs and a long runtime, In Time of Dragons is a reminder that Tori Amos has never shied away from self-indulgence. Like many of her records, the album is a mixed bag. There are flashes of overwhelming tenderness and wind-stopping moments, and the songs are generally rich and full of character."
"Donald Trump is a very convenient character, a perfect play-actor for the present, effectively staging a Greek tragedy inside a WWE ring. The difficulty is that writing about him can feel almost too easy, lacking the depth that more nuanced subjects might provide."
Tori Amos' extensive catalog often explores her battle with evil, represented by various forms, including Donald Trump in her latest albums. In her 18th studio album, In Time of Dragons, she uses reptilian imagery to symbolize the elite and critiques the current autocracy. The album features 17 songs that showcase her signature style, filled with rich characters and themes. However, some figures lack depth, and the political commentary can feel overly literal, reflecting challenges in addressing contemporary issues through art.
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