5 Facts About Matt Chamberlain’s First Tori Amos Album

Chamberlain’s first Tori Amos album was From the Choirgirl Hotel. He had not played on any of her earlier records.

He has since become a regular collaborator. Chamberlain contributed to most of Amos’s albums after From the Choirgirl Hotel.

The album marked a shift in Amos’s sound. It was her first record to feature a full band prominently, moving away from her earlier solo piano work.

Chamberlain’s drumming helped define the album’s rhythmic energy. His playing added a driving, percussive backbone to tracks like “Raspberry Swirl” and “Jackie’s Strength.”

He remains one of Amos’s most frequent live and studio drummers. His long tenure reflects a strong musical partnership that began with this album.