A very pretty mix and a couple of live treats.

The original version of the title track can be found on Amos's fifth solo release, "to venus and back." The version that appears here is a beautiful mix that heightens the effects on Amos's vocals and adds a line of lyrics and background vocals. The result is quite heavenly. The live tracks included are the same as those that previously appeared on the first part of the U.K. "glory of the 80's" singles. Just as the second disc of Amos's "to venus and back" album is a live collection of mostly band songs, this single offers a further look into Amos's live solo performances, played during "secretime" of her 1998 concert tour. The offerings here are the rarely played "Twinkle" and a gorgeous version of her stunning cover of Leonard Cohen's "Famous Blue Raincoat." What was unique about the "Concertina" single when it was first released was that it offered exclusive online access to the never-before-seen-in-the-U.S. video for her U.K. "glory of the 80's" single. Unfortunately, since Amos is no longer on Atlantic records, the company that put out her first six solo albums, the content has been removed.

Definite Purchase for the Tori Fan

This single contains the same alternate tracks as "The Glory of the 80s" Pt. 1 UK Import. Obviously, this US release is easier to find and for those fans concerned only with the obtaining of B-sides this single is a a required purchase.

The B-sides for this single are the live version of "Famous Blue Raincoat" and "Twinkle." "Famous Blue Raincoat" is a Leonard Cohen cover that cannot be found anywhere else, and is a low key yet poignant attempt at one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century. The archaic lyrics make it sound as if it could be a Tori Amos original, yet because it isn't it lacks the emotional sincerity that make Tori's songs so meaningful. "Twinkle" was one of the most precious tracks off of "Boys For Pele" and the live performance captures its ephermeral beauty. Combined, these two tracks make this single a worthy purchase and necessity for even moderate Tori fans.

You're the fiercest calm I've been in...

The Concertina single from the album to Venus and Back is not disappointing in the least. The new Mix of "Concertina" takes out some instruments in a few different parts of the song. It doesn't detract from the original much and is pretty good. The live tracks are very nice indeed. Tori's cover of "Famous Blue Raincoat" is right up there with her "A Case of You" cover. Hearing this live makes it sound great and the piano is flawess. I am highly impressed with this live version. The other live song is "Twinkle" from Boys For Pele.Although it's kind of an odd song to put as a live B side it fits perfectly with "Blue Raincoat" and it pleasantly good. This single can be found cheaper on places like ebay and such, but it's a great single for Tori fans,new and old.