We’ve got used to the predictability of a single preceding its album. But sometimes musicians reach a certain level of maturity (with perhaps a corresponding fanbase) that mark themselves down as “album artists.” For them singles aren’t necessarily important, because their albums are guaranteed to sell, so the dual promotional effort isn’t worth it or required.
In such cases, radio singles are often the replacement: A forthcoming single which will (or might) be released after the album is distributed to radio stations in order to trail it. It’s a way of keeping casual fans notified.
Tori Amos’ Welcome to England is the trailing first single for her forthcoming album, the clunkily titled Abnormally Attracted to Sin, to be released on 19 May 2009. As I suspected from the photo shoots, and the interviews surrounding its concept (because every Tori album has gotta have one), this further indicates that the album may be a successor to Scarlet’s Walk - which is a revelation of sorts following the dismal American Doll Posse.
Tori still hasn’t learned to lay off the wanky guitar solos though - this isn’t 1973 anymore.
Tori Amos - official website
Tori Amos - Abnormally Attracted to Sin (Amazon US)
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