Comments on: Was Britney Spear’s Rebellion Against Her “Pop Image?” Tori Amos Think So

By: ash

ash — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 21:08:26 +0000

I don’t think its any big surprise when celebrities go off the rails like that.Its hard out here for a pimp.I’ve fairly recently realized that what these people do even the ones like brit who you wouldn’t imagine have a whole lot of talent–its hard work.The hours are crazy you have no privacy people treat you really really weird you cant trust any one cuz everyone wants something from you.People like britney just barely get to be human alot of the time.I used to think that I wanted that life cuz I didn’t understand what it was about I thought it was just looking hot and everybody loving you but it is hard enough dealing with life as a normal person without having the entire world in youre sh*% 24/7 watching you following you snapping pictures everbody thinking you owe them something.Brits just a child really and I don’t think she even has any real sense of herself at her core.Tori I’d say has always had more of a sense of herself and there being at least one or two people in her life that she can trust like her father, her mother, bean.I don’t think brit has anyone in her life that she can really trust like that at all.Tori has a spirituality to her that is empowering and frankly the woman is astronomicaly talented like definitly.Not just anyone can do what Tori does.With britney well thats another story.As far as Tori’s image goes I think its a very organic one whereas britneys is rather plasticine.I respect the fact that as Tori has grown as an artist and as a person she has openly established and acknowledged a boundary between the Tori we see her ‘performance-self’ as she calls it and her own personal self.The human Tori I’d call it.It is a little bittersweet that idea becuase I’ve always thought of Tori as being very raw very real.Thats what we all love about her.At the same time a person has to have some room to breath.Really a person like Tori may even have more pressure to deal with than a Brit.Torisimage is almost messianic its a great resposibility I think sort of a mixed blessing.So I understand her wanting to take a step back maybe draw a little line in the sand.Its the healthy thing to do.Really it’s nothing all that new.that line has always been there,in her lyrics certainly.She has said as much herself.She understood at a very young age that she had to be careful with the things she was trying to commuincate.There had to be boundaries in place.But again these boundaries are organic textured flexible.Tori has alot of respect for her fans and for herself and her family and thats why she does things the way she does.Its difficult for me to explain but tori talks about is these archetypes like aphrodite.The reason they are archetypes is because they are very very pure very primo stuff.You cant really expect thet of a human being.A human being is much more complicated.I think what britney and her fans are having to deal with now is the fact that she is human.A human being is a very special very preciuos sort of thing and kind of fragile.Its one thing to chanel a certain kind of energy on stage but to have to do the same thing in your daily life well that kind of stress is what ultimately shortens peoples lives in one way or another because they aren’t gods.Britney isn’t aphrodite at least not that and that alone.Theres some other stuff going on there and shes got to deal with it—obviously.She’s got to make room for the rest of her or at least rather more than she has.I feel sorry for her that she has so many people in her life but maybe not very good people.I’m glad Tori stood up for her somewhat.I hope rehab did her some good.

By: Cher

Cher — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 10:38:56 +0000

I think Britney has been unfortunately rail-roaded in her career and her own voice of who she is has been drowned out by those who have vested interests in her ability to create a female/male frenzy with regard to this larger-than-life image which is a hell of a thing to carry off repeatedly; if you’re not a reflection of this outward image internally then you become a timebomb and one day it’s going to go off with heavy consequences that are emotionally shattering for you as a person, which is the most important thing, preserving your sanity, your soul, it doesn’t matter that you are dwindling in the public interest becaue your image has gone off centre, because someone else will come along and continue that false projection, therefore, Britney becomes another used performer, not valued for her real qualities, whether they be vulnerability, shyness or low key. I’d rather know that Britney than the Britney that’s groomed to perfection, so Tori’s comment is spot on correct. My thoughts are with Britney at this time. Cher x

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 07:45:56 +0000

I think the idea that this ISN’T what’s going on is kind of ludicrous, really. Imagine having to look sexy all the time. Imagine having to take hundreds of photos like the one at the top of the page to sell sell sell. Nearly, if not, all photos of Britney Spears carry the same message as her persona certainly does: sex sells. And an artistic persona is never totally under your own spell, particularly when you’re Britney Spears. The record company has to throw their own spin on things to make sure you’re just sexy enough and you hit all the right media hot points. Tori Amos is a tried & true performer who has worked her way to where she is. Britney Spears is someone who has had to maintain a very specific image to keep with the status quo. Once everyone– even her close fans– got to the point where they weren’t buying it anymore, all hell broke loose. This is someone who has been keeping up appearances day after day for about a decade. I mean, isn’t she sort of the poster girl of pop idols? What kind of “responsibility” comes with that? I have a virtually impossible time believing that you can make it that high by being yourself.

By: dirtyrottengossip.com

dirtyrottengossip.com — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 08:40:16 +0000

Was Britney Spears’ Rebellion Against Her â€œPop Image?â€ Tori Amos Think So

When someone as respected and beloved as Tori Amos comes to your defense, while you are attempting to reclaim yourself against a tsunami of criticism, then thatâ€™s something to be happy about. So is the case for the recently rehabbed pop sensation Br…

By: Marcie

Marcie — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 07:12:02 +0000

She did so get raped, or why did a reputable music magazine print that story?

Brittany was a mess from the get go, and now she’s peaked. It happens to all Trailer Trash when the hit their mid twenties earlyh tirties.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 22:54:15 +0000

One correction: Tori’s first band was not “Y Tori Can’t Read”, it was “Y Kant Tori Read”. Small thing, just saying. ^_^

That’s a really interesting perspective on the whole thing, gives food for thought! I never would have expected to hear Tori stand up for Britney Spears, so that’s really a surprise, a good one, though.

By: pork

pork — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 22:13:44 +0000

i just wrote a longer entry about this ‘john harris’ creature, but you know what? why the hell should we even address that being with the importance of a piece of belly button lint?

this is about tori amos. the goddess. the one who deserves attention and praise.
american doll posse is going to be a STRONG rung on her discography ladder. the songs are all so varied and intense. i hear The Beatles and original interpretations of her America.
droooooooooooool.
:]

By: Kristie

Kristie — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 20:50:35 +0000

I think that is an interesting theory about Britney. Since she was in the Mickey Mouse club, her whole image has been controlled by someone else. What adolescent wouldn’t be affected by that-the whole point of adolescence is to find out who you are and strive for independence. Tori struggled with a strict religious household,so I am sure she can understand. I also agree with #3; we put people on a pedal and hope they fall. Also, for #4, how do YOU know Tori wasn’t raped?

By: Dawn

Dawn — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 18:42:55 +0000

John Harris,

You’re a dickhead. I hope you are never raped,
I guess.

By: datura

datura — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 15:47:12 +0000

Great article! The correlations between the two women are very insightful.