Why no Tori Amos

Sorry, no offense but both Tori Amos and Sarah Mclachlan smoke Kate Bush. It doesn't matter who came first or who borrowed from who. I think they are all talented but, when you(or at least I) listen to the sounds/lyrics of all three artist.. Tori's and Sarah's voices are soul stirring while Kate's is not!! Kates sound just gets under my skin. I know everyone has an opinion... that just happens to be mine.

Peaks there is a problem with your logic (not your opinion as that's personal)if Tori Amos had never heard Kate Bush-what would she sound like?
She would have no style musically and indeed vocally she sounds at least inspired by Kate Bush.
So much so it is impossible in my mind to imagine what she would sound like.
One can always prefer an artist inspired by a previous artist but it DOES matter who came first.

I have to agree with Ben_Cambell. I've been listening atleast 4hr./day of music since 1966. Tori wouldn't exist AS SHE IS without Kate. And yes, Kate is a true musical genuis and a ground-breaking. Tori is a genius too but not ground breaking. (Except maybe "Little Earthquakes"). Sarah Mc. is useless in my book because she brings nothing new to the table.

Funny... I just listened to the Orbiting CD and finally filed Scarlett's Walk which I got for Christmas. My wife and I were recently saying how Tori's gotten better and better over the years (exception perhaps Strange Little Girls).

There are gems I encounter during each listening such as Your Cloud.

I was into Tori before I became familiar with Kate Bush and perhaps as a result I much prefer Tori.

She also puts on terrific concerts. From what I understand Kate Bush hasn't ever really toured (too bad).

I appreciate Tori more now that she's become more of a cult artist.

What are the best Tori Amos albums?

I really like her but she has so many albums I wonder what would be best to start with. I prefer quieter stuff usually.

Thanks

Phil