Studio Album · No. 4
From the Choirgirl Hotel Songwriting Credits by Tori Amos
Produced by Tori Amos
Atlantic
Alternative RockElectronic Rock
Complete Artist
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Tori Amos carries a lyricist or composer credit.
13 trackswritten by Tori Amos
0 tracksoutside writers
Tori Amos's roles on this album
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
13
Tracks
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
778,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
1998
Released
Data Insight
Thirteen tracks, all hers alone, written after a miscarriage and played with drums and electronics rather than a piano on its own. The band changed the sound and did not touch the credits.
From the Choirgirl Hotel came out on Atlantic in May 1998, her first album with a full band, and sold 778,000 in the United States. "Jackie's Strength" reached number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 2 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions From the Choirgirl Hotel
Who wrote From the Choirgirl Hotel?
Tori Amos, alone, on all thirteen tracks.
How did it sell?
778,000 in the United States, and it is certified platinum by the RIAA and gold by the BPI.
Which single charted?
"Jackie's Strength" reached number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100.
What is it about?
It was written after a miscarriage and is the first of her albums built around a full band rather than a piano.
Are engineering credits published?
No. The album article lists producers and writers but no engineers.
Who produced it?
Tori Amos with Mark Hawley and Marcel van Limbeek.
How long is the album?
54:11 across thirteen tracks.