Ocean to Ocean

Ocean to Ocean is the sixteenth studio album by American singer-songwriter Tori Amos, released on October 29, 2021.[4] A vinyl release will follow on January 28, 2022.[5] Amos will support the album with a UK and Europe tour in February and March 2022.[6]

Ocean to Ocean
Studio album by
Tori Amos
ReleasedOctober 29, 2021 (2021-10-29)
Recorded2021
StudioMartian Engineering Studios, Cornwall, UK
Genre
Length47:29
LabelDecca
ProducerTori Amos
Tori Amos chronology
Christmastide
(2020)		 Ocean to Ocean
(2021)
Singles from Ocean to Ocean
  1. "Speaking with Trees"
    Released: September 29, 2021
  2. "Spies"
    Released: October 14, 2021
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic81/100[2]
Review scores
SourceRating
Pitchfork7.3/10[3]
PopMatters8/10[1]

Background and composition

Amos wrote and recorded the album while in lockdown in Cornwall,[7] where she lives, with her writing inspired by her fascination with "the county's landscapes and ancient myths".[8] Part of her writing was also explained to be in reaction to the US Capitol riots in January 2021.[5]

In a press release, Amos described the album as "a record about your losses, and how you cope with them". She elaborated that she realized she had to "write" to "shift" her perception of herself, saying: "I was in my own private hell, so I told myself, then that's where you write from—you've done it before." Amos also explained that the album is intended to "sit" with listeners, particularly if they are "in a place of loss. [...] When somebody is actually at that place, thinking 'I'm done,' how do you reach that person? [...] It's about sitting in the muck together."[5]

Critical reception

"Ocean to Ocean" received universal acclaim from music critics upon release. The album received a score of 81 out of 100 on the review aggregator website Metacritic, based on nine reviews, making it Amos' most well-received album since Metacritic began tracking reviews in 2001.[2]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Tori Amos.

Ocean to Ocean track listing[9]
No.TitleLength
1."Addition of Light Divided"4:05
2."Speaking with Trees"3:55
3."Devil's Bane"4:32
4."Swim to New York State"4:20
5."Spies"5:59
6."Ocean to Ocean"3:30
7."Flowers Burn to Gold"3:41
8."Metal Water Wood"4:00
9."29 Years"4:47
10."How Glass Is Made"3:56
11."Birthday Baby"4:44
Total length:47:29

Personnel

Musicians

Technical

  • Jon Astley – mastering
  • Miles Showell – mastering
  • Adrian Hall – mixing
  • Mark Hawley – mixing, recording
  • Jon Evans – recording (1–6, 8–11)
  • John Philip Shenale – recording (1, 3–5, 11)
  • Matt Chamberlain – recording (1–6, 8–11)
  • Adam Spry – recording assistance
  • Peter Zimmerman – assistance

Artwork and design

  • Matt Read – package design
  • Desmond Murray – photography, hair stylist
  • Kavita Kaul – make-up

Charts
Chart performance for Ocean to Ocean
Chart (2021) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[10] 46
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[11] 23
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[12] 54
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[13] 57
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)[14] 58
French Albums (SNEP)[15] 200
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[16] 29
Irish Albums (IRMA)[17] 96
Polish Albums (ZPAV)[18] 34
Scottish Albums (OCC)[19] 19
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[20] 15
UK Albums (OCC)[21] 25
US Billboard 200[22] 104
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[23] 9
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[24] 16

References
  1. Vallese, Joe (October 29, 2021). "Tori Amos: Ocean to Ocean (Album Review)". PopMatters. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  2. "Tori Amos - Ocean to Ocean". Metacritic. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  3. Johnston, Maura (December 3, 2021). "Tori Amos: Ocean to Ocean Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved December 6, 2021.
  4. Benitez-Eves, Tina (September 20, 2021). "Tori Amos Set to Release 16th Album 'Ocean to Ocean'". American Songwriter. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  5. Hussey, Allison; Monroe, Jazz (September 20, 2021). "Tori Amos Announces New Album Ocean to Ocean". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  6. Richards, Will (September 20, 2021). "Tori Amos announces lockdown-inspired new album 'Ocean To Ocean'". NME. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  7. Rettig, James (September 20, 2021). "Tori Amos Announces New Album Ocean To Ocean". Stereogum. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  8. Sherwin, Adam (September 20, 2021). "Tori Amos records Cornwall lockdown album Ocean to Ocean: 'Bats are welcome visitors at my farm'". i. Retrieved September 21, 2021.
  9. Sinclair, Paul (September 20, 2021). "Tori Amos / Ocean to Ocean". Super Deluxe Edition. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
  10. "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. November 8, 2021. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
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  12. "Ultratop.be – Tori Amos – Ocean to Ocean" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  13. "Ultratop.be – Tori Amos – Ocean to Ocean" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  14. "Dutchcharts.nl – Tori Amos – Ocean to Ocean" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
  15. "Top Albums (Week 44, 2021)". Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved November 8, 2021.
  16. "Offiziellecharts.de – Tori Amos – Ocean to Ocean" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  17. "Irish Albums Chart: 5 November 2021". Irish Recorded Music Association. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
  18. "Oficjalna lista sprzedaży :: OLiS - Official Retail Sales Chart". OLiS. Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  19. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 6, 2021.
  20. "Swisscharts.com – Tori Amos – Ocean to Ocean". Hung Medien. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  21. "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
  22. "Tori Amos Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  23. "Tori Amos Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
  24. "Tori Amos Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 9, 2021.
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