A mainstay in lists of "the greatest albums of all time," 1992's Little Earthquakes was a sleeper-hit debut that upon delivery established singer, songwriter and pianist Tori Amos as an artist in it for the long haul. Amos's frank confessionalism and willingness to tackle such dark subjects as her own rape while also being unafraid of sensuality instantly earned her a huge cult of fans who still literally throw themselves at her feet during live shows to this day.

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