Tori Amos brought her Native Invader tour to the Windy City for a beautiful night of songs last Friday. At times, I forgot it was just one woman on the stage, as her impeccable voice, her piano mastery, and her commanding presence filled The Chicago Theatre. She is, and always has been, a thrilling performer.
The setlist spanned her impressive discography and she even managed to throw in a couple of lovely covers during her “Fake Muse” segment—Sade’s “Smooth Operator” and Jim Croce’s “Operator.” Each night Tori’s setlist evolves, so there was an air of anticipation in the theatre. But the audience was visibly and audibly thrilled, particularly after “Yes, Anastasia,” “Take to the Sky,” and “Precious Things.”
British pop trio Scars on 45 opened the show. Tori’s U.S. tour continues through early December, and a ticket to one of them is worth every penny.
SCARS ON 45
SETLIST
i i e e e
Bliss
Here. In My Head
Lust
Russia
Yes, Anastasia
Take to the Sky (with “I Feel the Earth Move” bridge)
Smooth Operator (Sade cover)
Graveyard
Operator (Jim Croce cover)
Reindeer King
Black-Dove (January)
Breakaway
Almost Rosey
Blood Roses
ENCORE
Precious Things
A Sorta Fairytale
