The Beekeeper

by Tori Amos

The Beekeeper cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 22 February 2005
  • Label: Epic Records
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:19:15
  • Community rating: 3.5/5 from 1 rating

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Another complex concept album, 'The Beekeeper' is loosely structured around ancient Gnostic myths and the art of beekeeping. The album is one of her most polished and adult contemporary-leaning works, blending her signature piano-led songwriting with a prominent gospel choir and soulful R&B influences. It's a sprawling and often mellow exploration of love, death, and female spirituality.

Genres

Descriptors: Folk, melodic, death, conceptual

Tracklist

  1. Parasol (3:54)
  2. Sweet the Sting (4:14)
  3. The Power of Orange Knickers (feat. Damien Rice) (3:35)
  4. Jamaica Inn (4:02)
  5. Barons of Suburbia (5:20)
  6. Sleeps With Butterflies (3:35)
  7. General Joy (4:12)
  8. Mother Revolution (3:58)
  9. Ribbons Undone (4:30)
  10. Cars and Guitars (3:44)
  11. Witness (6:03)
  12. Original Sinsuality (2:02)
  13. Ireland (3:47)
  14. The Beekeeper (6:49)
  15. Martha's Foolish Ginger (4:21)
  16. Hoochie Woman (2:34)
  17. Goodbye Pisces (3:36)
  18. Marys of the Sea (5:08)
  19. Toast (3:42)

Credits

  • Mac Aladdin - acoustic guitar, guitar [12 string], mandolin
  • Kelsey Dobyns - backing vocals [additional]
  • Jon Evans - bass, double bass [upright], handclaps, organ [hammond bass pedals]
  • Matt Chamberlain - drums, handclaps
  • Alison Evans - handclaps
  • John Gardiner - other [builder of the martian empire]
  • Bob - other [builder]
  • C - other [builder]

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