It’s the most acclaimed album of the year for a reason. It is an odd, raw but entrancing blend of blues, jazz and punk. Also, great storytelling and surprising sonic choices. “Shameika” is one of the standout tracks, but the whole thing needs to be experienced.
Another bullseye! I love Fiona. On The Bound and Fast as You Can from When The Pawn... are two of my go to Fiona tracks. She sometimes reminds me a bit of Annette Peacock. Good one Justin, this is great stuff!
I was gonna recommend a song from Fiona Apple. This is my favourite album of the year. I hope you react to the entire thing as it's wild, off kilter and intense. Great reaction!
Wow, that's very interesting. First listen for this artist, for me too. Something very personal and funky. I love the loop on piano, completely mad. There is something Primus-esque in that.
Great reaction as always JP! 😁👍Fiona really showed out in this album🔥Love the quirky tapestry of Bluesy/Popish/Jazzy layers and transitions that Fiona created to compliment her storytelling/lyricism. Definitely an album in need of a complete reaction
Fiona actually reconnected with the real Shameika last summer thanks to their former school teacher. It's an amazing story and Pitchfork interviewed the real Shameika here = pitchfork.com/features/article/fiona-apple-shameika-fetch-the-bolt-cutters-interview/
Very good choice Justin! Fiona Apple has been a very interesting artist since "Tidal" (memorable album for a 18 years old new singer songwriter!). From this album, you should also listen to the title track ("Fetch The Bolt Cutters") which has a reference to "Running Up That Hill"-and maybe "Hounds of Love" at the end- by Kate Bush she admires and could be compared to in some ways (Fiona is more neurotic, paranoid and a bit "me me me" than KB though). I absolutely LOVE her album "Extraordinary Machine" in the first version produced by Jon Brion, not the official one that was released. You should also react to the title track of this album too ("Extraordinary Machine") which is very different from what happens on "Fetch the Bolt Cutters". Great song which was officially released in it's original production (Jon Brion). Go for Fiona Justin, you won't be disapointed. Cheers!
Great reaction, Justin. I love this song for all the same reasons you discussed. You will probably be blown away by this album. For me, it's the album of the year. A masterpiece. I can't get enough of it.
Scary start there, Justin! Hello from Dave in a rainy London. Thanks for coming around to Fiona Apple. Don't know her newer stuff, but I have her earlier CDs Tidal and Extraordinary Machine. There's a theatrical quality to her songs and performances (saw her live back in the 90s; she was mesmerising). My favourite track is definitely Sleep to Dream. Interesting you talked about her complicated rhythms and unique phrasing; she certainly had that in her earlier material too. A complicated and troubled life too, judging by her lyrics. The musical structure of Shameika sounds a little like Zappa to me. Another singer in the same vein is the wonderful Anouk from Holland; I travelled to Amsterdam to see her live a couple of years back. Recommended track: For Bitter or Worse.
Hey Justin My Man!! WOW FIONA!!! I've never listened to her music!! The only reason I really know of her is that shes a close friend and sometime collaborator with one of my other favorite artists- SARA WATKINS!! Please do some SARA WATKINS SOLO WORK PLEASE!! Really liked this alot and reading up alot about her and she seems like an amazing person with a very caring persona!!! LOOKS ARE VERY DECIEVING!! I get a feeling of her vocals her as a combination of SHIRLEY MANSON FROM GARBAGE AND SUZANNE VEGA!! Wasn't expecting Fiona to sound anything like THIS!!! Really cool vibe and from your reaction her a very talented musician also!!! Never realised she was so critically acclaimed either!!! Definitely ready to here the rest of this albumn with you and everyone else too!!! I live for sharing music and finding new music I really like!!! Thsnks for making my day here!!! Really enjoyable song and fun to listen to!!!! Went and rewatched your reaction to - THE BANGLES IN YOUR ROOM!! CLASSIC JP!! PLEASE REACT TO THEIR SONG- FOLLOWING!! BEAUTIFUL BALLAD!! NOBODY WOULD BE ABLE TO GUESS THIS IS TGE BANGLES!!! Okay until tomorrow my friend!! My 2 new song requests! #1- SARAH JAROSZ- EDGE OF A DREAM and#2- MELANIE- RUBY TUESDAY!!! Okay there you go sir!! YOUR #1 AZ FAN MICHAEL😽😸😊😊
Wow, I just heard this again yesterday, wondering what you would think. She recorded this at home. This IS a bad ass song. She's never short on creativity, and being different than your average f-ed up person.
I LOVE Fiona! When the Pawn... is probably her best but they’re all great. Her debut is the most straight forward, instrumental-wise. After that she’s gotten more Tom Waits-like. I saw her live in Atlantic City years ago with Elvis Costello and others and it was incredible. Much of that show can be seen on RUclips. Check her out singing Elvis’s Shabby Doll and I Want You. She’s amazing!!!
Great album - no doubt, and a nice change of pace to cover something new. A good time for me to reiterate a suggestion for Jane Siberry “The White Tent The Raft” from 1987’s The Walking (another GREAT, albeit overlooked, album).
Never heard this before. This is great. Glad I took the time to listen. I got another album request for you Justin. 'Mahavishnu' by Mahavishnu Orchestra from 1984. I've been listening to it lately on yt. Forgot how much I liked it.
This was cool. I like a lot of her work. One of my favorites is her cover of Across the Universe. More familiar with her older stuff like Fast As You Can.
Delightfully quirky stuff! Wonder if she's a VDGG fan. That main piano riff reminds me of "A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers," the whirlwind part just before the final section kicks in. Every time I hear something from Fiona Apple, I feel like I should have paid more attention to her in the '90s. Thanks for this one.
Shameika is a real person, and you can read about her here: pitchfork.com/features/article/fiona-apple-shameika-fetch-the-bolt-cutters-interview/ At first when I listened to the song I thought Shameika was one of the mean girls, but this article changed my mind. Good luck, JP!
Took me a while to get but once I got it, it was cool. Probably like it more later after a few more listens. Wouldn’t sound out of place with wilder Tom Waits, Primus, Peter Gabriel, Laurie Anderson etc. I taught after school style art classes for a couple years. My father taught art and always told me to get into teaching but, I’m not that patient. It takes a special person to hang in there all year, for many years. Bless them. One group I taught regularly were in an apartment complex, typically not well to do. I really enjoyed teaching them and wanted them to know they were as good as anybody, especially as good as my other more well do classes. Miss that bunch. Take care everyone, mask up for yourself and others, Peace and potential Music
I'm gonna go way out on a limb here but here are three female-centric items that probably no one has recommended but well worth a listen. Band: Juliana Hatfield Trio: "My Sister" & "For The Birds". Band: John and Mary: "The Azalea Festival". Rebecca Pigeon: Any song off the album The Raven.
@@JustJP Yes for After Laughter. Earlier stuff is punky. After Laughter, and previous self-titled is them maturing. Took wife to concert last year, was struck by how the crowd sang loudly along to every song.
P.S.- In cooking dinner right now and listening to a mix of- FIONA APPLE!! WOW!! IM HOOKED!! CHECK OUT HER SONG- EXTRORDINARY MACHINE!!! WOW JUST SAYIN!! WHAT A TALENT!!
After reconnecting with the real Shameika from the song through an odd series of events over the summer, Fiona was a guest on Shameika's now companion track: ruclips.net/video/W_YIsUG3r8I/видео.html
I see you like complicated even experimental stuff. Fiona has some striking songs in that way like Newspaper (2020), Hot Knife (2012), or even hectic songs like Fast as you can (1999) Let Alone (2012). But of you want catchy and bold song react to her one of the most underrated song called Get Gone (1999)
New to me too, and got my attention full stop. Vocally she reminds me of someone but I can't put my finger on it, I initially thought of Suzanne Vega meets Tori Amos but not so sure now in retrospect. I love different, she is very different, very quirky if this song is anything to go by...tempted to go down the now cliched rabbit hole with this one.
Nice intro JP. Re the song, it's my first listen, In fact, never heard of her before. First impression, not sure what to make of it. 2nd listen either. The drums, bass, and piano were o.k. All the extraneous sounds, distracting, I think the song would've worked better without. Her voice also hard to judge. More rap-light, and narration than singing. I didn't hate it, but i'm not left craving to hear more. I might though, out of curiosity.See what else she's got. F.A update, just listened to 'Tidal'. Good album, first half particularly strong. Good voice too, though doesn't show a lot of range on that album. May listen to some more. Still not crazy about this though.
I like it, I like it a lot ,always liked her voice,,, I would in "kinda" similar vein as this song request you react to "Marriela" by Kate Nash(Nash not Bush)
Thanks for covering a Fiona Apple song. She actually got up with the “Shameika” of this song, a lovely article on that here: pitchfork.com/features/article/fiona-apple-shameika-fetch-the-bolt-cutters-interview/
Fiona Apple is always interesting. Seen some “interviews” with her and her buddy Zach Galifianakis (from the movie Hangover), hilarious and odd. Howvere, the performance I link here with Elvis Costello is outerworldly, it must be listened to while seeing the live performance... Fiona os just amazing here ruclips.net/video/9iP6obyOLnQ/видео.html
I do have to wonder...how is it possible that you love music as much as you do and have not yet listened to one of the most-lauded albums of the past decade?
@@JustJP There sure is. :) I'm glad to see people who are doing these videos discover some brilliant artists like Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos, Kate Bush, Fiona Apple and Bjork. I saw recently that another reactor just discovered Jewel, who always has been a bit overlooked, although she is a lot more conventional of an artist. But a lot of these women from an earlier era were brilliant lyricists, musicians, vocalists and in some cases such as Kate and Tori, also brilliant producers. I look forward to witnessing more people hear some great artists for the first time and hopefully appreciate them enough to keep on listening on their own time.
Usually when you introduce me to a new act, it is usually some band from the 70s or 80s that I missed for some reason or another. This time you have introduced me to a new act that is current. That's a good thing. Always living in the past means you are missing the present. This song was interesting and good. I suspect the rhythm (phrasing?) that she has in common with Joni is likely based in Jazz though Joni did find her own rhythms in the oddest places (such as a cigarette dispensing machine). I would like to hear more of Fiona. As far as having a beautiful day, the warmest part of today is forecast at -29 C (including wind-chill) so I will be sitting indoors, drinking coffee and eating homemade sausage and lentil soup. At least until it is time to do curbside pickup to get our groceries. As always, thanks for the review. I enjoyed it.
@Paul-Martin Scheib Vegan sounds good as well. I mostly use leftovers, dried pulses (peas, beans or lentils), whatever veggies are in the fridge and premade broth with salt, pepper and garlic when making soup.
I tried really hard to LOVE this album, but i only like a few songs - including this one. The decision to make it a really percussive heavy album makes it all sound a bit the same to me. I think all of her previous albums are amazing, and though critics hailed this one as a masterpiece - and i understand the rationale behind every argument -, for me, it's like watching Citizen Kane, checking all the boxes of why it is considered "the greatest film of all times" , and yet remaining unmoved by what you saw. After many listens, i decided i'd rather put on Extraordinary Machine or When The Pawn.... and sit this one out. Hopefully, it won't take another eight years to get a new one from her.
This is my first listen to Fiona. She became popular at a time when edgy female singer-songwriters of the "damaged goods" variety were all the rage. Having already been a fan of Marianne Faithfull I ignored most of them as upstart wannabes. Well hey, I'm awfully damned impressed here and want to hear more. TOTALLY cool! This is a matured artist in complete control of her craft. I detect goddesshood here. And by the way, this is your best ever intro. Silliness always wins!
This is not at all representative of a majority of her music. This album just happens to be more raw and percussion-based as she felt like experimenting with recording at home with found objects.
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A deep dive into Fiona's music is highly recommended. I think she is the Joni Mitchell of her generation. A true artist.
It’s the most acclaimed album of the year for a reason. It is an odd, raw but entrancing blend of blues, jazz and punk. Also, great storytelling and surprising sonic choices. “Shameika” is one of the standout tracks, but the whole thing needs to be experienced.
Fiona's albums absolutely build on one another. You could start from the beginning and understand exactly how you end up here!
So cool to hear your take on one of my favorite artists! I hope you react to more Fiona, especially her 3 most recent albums. Thanks for the vid!❤️
Thanks Beth!
Please, listen to the other songs from this album!!! If you liked that one, i really think you'll enjoy the rest of the album!
“I Want You To Love Me” is the opening track, and you will LOVE it.
Favorite/best album of the year! Please do more from this album
Another bullseye! I love Fiona. On The Bound and Fast as You Can from When The Pawn... are two of my go to Fiona tracks. She sometimes reminds me a bit of Annette Peacock. Good one Justin, this is great stuff!
Fast as you can and Paper Bag and Get gone from "When the Pawn..." Good old stuff from her 😊
@@Alix777. I think you're on to something 👍
Shamika is a real person from her grade school. She's thought about her all these years and wrote the song for her. They have now reconnected
I was gonna recommend a song from Fiona Apple. This is my favourite album of the year. I hope you react to the entire thing as it's wild, off kilter and intense.
Great reaction!
Ty June!
Wow, that's very interesting. First listen for this artist, for me too. Something very personal and funky. I love the loop on piano, completely mad. There is something Primus-esque in that.
Great reaction as always JP! 😁👍Fiona really showed out in this album🔥Love the quirky tapestry of Bluesy/Popish/Jazzy layers and transitions that Fiona created to compliment her storytelling/lyricism. Definitely an album in need of a complete reaction
WOW!! GET HIM BACK!! THIS IS AWESOME!!! HELLO TO ALL THE FIONA FANS!!! YOUVE GOT ONE MORE!!! THIS IS SOOO COOL!!!!
Fiona actually reconnected with the real Shameika last summer thanks to their former school teacher. It's an amazing story and Pitchfork interviewed the real Shameika here = pitchfork.com/features/article/fiona-apple-shameika-fetch-the-bolt-cutters-interview/
She did this song live for a virtual concert recently - her piano playing and voice work live were incredible.
My favourite album from 2020 - especially the title track and Under The Table. Absolutely not everybody's cup of tea though :D
Very good choice Justin! Fiona Apple has been a very interesting artist since "Tidal" (memorable album for a 18 years old new singer songwriter!). From this album, you should also listen to the title track ("Fetch The Bolt Cutters") which has a reference to "Running Up That Hill"-and maybe "Hounds of Love" at the end- by Kate Bush she admires and could be compared to in some ways (Fiona is more neurotic, paranoid and a bit "me me me" than KB though). I absolutely LOVE her album "Extraordinary Machine" in the first version produced by Jon Brion, not the official one that was released. You should also react to the title track of this album too ("Extraordinary Machine") which is very different from what happens on "Fetch the Bolt Cutters". Great song which was officially released in it's original production (Jon Brion). Go for Fiona Justin, you won't be disapointed. Cheers!
Listen to "For Her" soon, and brace yourself.
Great reaction, Justin. I love this song for all the same reasons you discussed. You will probably be blown away by this album. For me, it's the album of the year. A masterpiece. I can't get enough of it.
Scary start there, Justin! Hello from Dave in a rainy London. Thanks for coming around to Fiona Apple. Don't know her newer stuff, but I have her earlier CDs Tidal and Extraordinary Machine. There's a theatrical quality to her songs and performances (saw her live back in the 90s; she was mesmerising). My favourite track is definitely Sleep to Dream. Interesting you talked about her complicated rhythms and unique phrasing; she certainly had that in her earlier material too. A complicated and troubled life too, judging by her lyrics. The musical structure of Shameika sounds a little like Zappa to me. Another singer in the same vein is the wonderful Anouk from Holland; I travelled to Amsterdam to see her live a couple of years back. Recommended track: For Bitter or Worse.
dude your reaction was great, you should definitely check the rest of the album out! i think you'll like it
Ty so much Ola!
Like your creepy stare dude at the start looool. Cracked me up... You know I'm gonna suggest Opeth, A Fair Judgement 😜
I’d definitely recommend a deeper dive into fetch the bolt cutters! Would love to hear your thoughts on the opening track in particular
She met up with Shameika...about a year ago...Shameika is also a musician...
this is a very wild album :) you could listen to some of her earlier work also, like "paper bag" or "fast as you can"
Good!!! You came back to Fiona...
Thanks. I really enjoyed that one.
Shameika was a girl from Fiona’s school and she really said that. They reunited recently 😉
Hey Justin My Man!! WOW FIONA!!! I've never listened to her music!! The only reason I really know of her is that shes a close friend and sometime collaborator with one of my other favorite artists- SARA WATKINS!! Please do some SARA WATKINS SOLO WORK PLEASE!! Really liked this alot and reading up alot about her and she seems like an amazing person with a very caring persona!!! LOOKS ARE VERY DECIEVING!! I get a feeling of her vocals her as a combination of SHIRLEY MANSON FROM GARBAGE AND SUZANNE VEGA!! Wasn't expecting Fiona to sound anything like THIS!!! Really cool vibe and from your reaction her a very talented musician also!!! Never realised she was so critically acclaimed either!!! Definitely ready to here the rest of this albumn with you and everyone else too!!! I live for sharing music and finding new music I really like!!! Thsnks for making my day here!!! Really enjoyable song and fun to listen to!!!! Went and rewatched your reaction to - THE BANGLES IN YOUR ROOM!! CLASSIC JP!! PLEASE REACT TO THEIR SONG- FOLLOWING!! BEAUTIFUL BALLAD!! NOBODY WOULD BE ABLE TO GUESS THIS IS TGE BANGLES!!! Okay until tomorrow my friend!! My 2 new song requests! #1- SARAH JAROSZ- EDGE OF A DREAM and#2- MELANIE- RUBY TUESDAY!!! Okay there you go sir!! YOUR #1 AZ FAN MICHAEL😽😸😊😊
I like purposely off-kilter stuff like this. Good one !!
Somehow reminds me of material found on King Crimson's Lizard album...😎
Ty Craig!
Wow, I just heard this again yesterday, wondering what you would think. She recorded this at home. This IS a bad ass song. She's never short on creativity, and being different than your average f-ed up person.
I LOVE Fiona! When the Pawn... is probably her best but they’re all great. Her debut is the most straight forward, instrumental-wise. After that she’s gotten more Tom Waits-like. I saw her live in Atlantic City years ago with Elvis Costello and others and it was incredible. Much of that show can be seen on RUclips. Check her out singing Elvis’s Shabby Doll and I Want You. She’s amazing!!!
Also watch the video for her song Paper Bag. If you don’t mind falling in love 😀
"Tom Waits like" Never thought about that but yeah I get it. When the Pawn is my favorite..
Great album - no doubt, and a nice change of pace to cover something new.
A good time for me to reiterate a suggestion for Jane Siberry “The White Tent The Raft” from 1987’s The Walking (another GREAT, albeit overlooked, album).
Never heard this before. This is great. Glad I took the time to listen.
I got another album request for you Justin. 'Mahavishnu' by Mahavishnu Orchestra from 1984.
I've been listening to it lately on yt. Forgot how much I liked it.
I liked it more than I thought I was going to. It was interesting but nothing about it blew me away. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was cool. I like a lot of her work. One of my favorites is her cover of Across the Universe. More familiar with her older stuff like
Fast As You Can.
Underrated artist!!!!
Delightfully quirky stuff! Wonder if she's a VDGG fan. That main piano riff reminds me of "A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers," the whirlwind part just before the final section kicks in.
Every time I hear something from Fiona Apple, I feel like I should have paid more attention to her in the '90s. Thanks for this one.
Hlad you liked it!
Shameika is a real person, and you can read about her here: pitchfork.com/features/article/fiona-apple-shameika-fetch-the-bolt-cutters-interview/
At first when I listened to the song I thought Shameika was one of the mean girls, but this article changed my mind.
Good luck, JP!
Took me a while to get but once I got it, it was cool. Probably like it more later after a few more listens. Wouldn’t sound out of place with wilder Tom Waits, Primus, Peter Gabriel, Laurie Anderson etc.
I taught after school style art classes for a couple years. My father taught art and always told me to get into teaching but, I’m not that patient. It takes a special person to hang in there all year, for many years. Bless them. One group I taught regularly were in an apartment complex, typically not well to do. I really enjoyed teaching them and wanted them to know they were as good as anybody, especially as good as my other more well do classes. Miss that bunch.
Take care everyone, mask up for yourself and others,
Peace and potential Music
Never heard anything from her before. I kept thinking...man this would have been a very interesting instrumental piece.
JP, do you like Evoken, Mournful Congregation, or Thergothon (doom metal)? For some extra variety, maybe you could review some doom metal on here??
Never heard of em, though I love me some Chelsea Wolfe
@@JustJP aah! check them out! there's always something new to discover with doom metal
May I recommend the Amazing artist Rufus Wainwright. Start with "Dinner at Eight" He has a deep and amazing catalog
Rufus’s cover of He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother is iconic.
unique....interesting...and honest....
I'm gonna go way out on a limb here but here are three female-centric items that probably no one has recommended but well worth a listen. Band: Juliana Hatfield Trio: "My Sister" & "For The Birds". Band: John and Mary: "The Azalea Festival". Rebecca Pigeon: Any song off the album The Raven.
I love Fiona. Check out Hot Knife. Acapella and percussion with her sister.
Best album of the year!!
This is very creative... I like it. Had to play it for my wife. Thanks for introducing it. I wonder if you like Paramore?
I like After Laughter a lot! Not a fan of the earlier stuff though
@@JustJP Yes for After Laughter. Earlier stuff is punky. After Laughter, and previous self-titled is them maturing. Took wife to concert last year, was struck by how the crowd sang loudly along to every song.
Pleaaase I WANT YOU TO LOVE ME AND ALL OTHER SONGS FROM THIS ALBUM PLEASE
P.S.- In cooking dinner right now and listening to a mix of- FIONA APPLE!! WOW!! IM HOOKED!! CHECK OUT HER SONG- EXTRORDINARY MACHINE!!! WOW JUST SAYIN!! WHAT A TALENT!!
Nice! Sounds like a good time😃
After reconnecting with the real Shameika from the song through an odd series of events over the summer, Fiona was a guest on Shameika's now companion track:
ruclips.net/video/W_YIsUG3r8I/видео.html
She is a genius!!
I see you like complicated even experimental stuff. Fiona has some striking songs in that way like Newspaper (2020), Hot Knife (2012), or even hectic songs like Fast as you can (1999) Let Alone (2012). But of you want catchy and bold song react to her one of the most underrated song called Get Gone (1999)
MORE FIONAAA
Gotta check out . Fiona Apple album When The .Pawn
Her masterpiece , best album ever .
KInda reminds me of Annette Peacock. Check out her album X-Dreams...it's got BRUFORD on it!
New to me too, and got my attention full stop. Vocally she reminds me of someone but I can't put my finger on it, I initially thought of Suzanne Vega meets Tori Amos but not so sure now in retrospect. I love different, she is very different, very quirky if this song is anything to go by...tempted to go down the now cliched rabbit hole with this one.
🐰🕳
Nice intro JP. Re the song, it's my first listen, In fact, never heard of her before. First impression, not sure what to make of it. 2nd listen either. The drums, bass, and piano were o.k. All the extraneous sounds, distracting, I think the song would've worked better without. Her voice also hard to judge. More rap-light, and narration than singing. I didn't hate it, but i'm not left craving to hear more. I might though, out of curiosity.See what else she's got.
F.A update, just listened to 'Tidal'. Good album, first half particularly strong. Good voice too, though doesn't show a lot of range on that album. May listen to some more. Still not crazy about this though.
I appreciate you digging in and checking out more!
I like it, I like it a lot ,always liked her voice,,, I would in "kinda" similar vein as this song request you react to "Marriela" by Kate Nash(Nash not Bush)
Thanks for covering a Fiona Apple song. She actually got up with the “Shameika” of this song, a lovely article on that here: pitchfork.com/features/article/fiona-apple-shameika-fetch-the-bolt-cutters-interview/
Ty Sara!
Fiona Apple is always interesting. Seen some “interviews” with her and her buddy Zach Galifianakis (from the movie Hangover), hilarious and odd. Howvere, the performance I link here with Elvis Costello is outerworldly, it must be listened to while seeing the live performance... Fiona os just amazing here
ruclips.net/video/9iP6obyOLnQ/видео.html
I do have to wonder...how is it possible that you love music as much as you do and have not yet listened to one of the most-lauded albums of the past decade?
Haha, there's a LOT of music out there 😆
@@JustJP There sure is. :) I'm glad to see people who are doing these videos discover some brilliant artists like Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos, Kate Bush, Fiona Apple and Bjork. I saw recently that another reactor just discovered Jewel, who always has been a bit overlooked, although she is a lot more conventional of an artist. But a lot of these women from an earlier era were brilliant lyricists, musicians, vocalists and in some cases such as Kate and Tori, also brilliant producers. I look forward to witnessing more people hear some great artists for the first time and hopefully appreciate them enough to keep on listening on their own time.
Fiona does have potential,much Apple-ause!Peace.
Lol!
Usually when you introduce me to a new act, it is usually some band from the 70s or 80s that I missed for some reason or another. This time you have introduced me to a new act that is current. That's a good thing. Always living in the past means you are missing the present.
This song was interesting and good. I suspect the rhythm (phrasing?) that she has in common with Joni is likely based in Jazz though Joni did find her own rhythms in the oddest places (such as a cigarette dispensing machine).
I would like to hear more of Fiona.
As far as having a beautiful day, the warmest part of today is forecast at -29 C (including wind-chill) so I will be sitting indoors, drinking coffee and eating homemade sausage and lentil soup. At least until it is time to do curbside pickup to get our groceries.
As always, thanks for the review. I enjoyed it.
@Paul-Martin Scheib Vegan sounds good as well. I mostly use leftovers, dried pulses (peas, beans or lentils), whatever veggies are in the fridge and premade broth with salt, pepper and garlic when making soup.
Interesting, just not my style. Appreciate the chance to listen to something new. 👍
Sounds cozy!!
I tried really hard to LOVE this album, but i only like a few songs - including this one. The decision to make it a really percussive heavy album makes it all sound a bit the same to me. I think all of her previous albums are amazing, and though critics hailed this one as a masterpiece - and i understand the rationale behind every argument -, for me, it's like watching Citizen Kane, checking all the boxes of why it is considered "the greatest film of all times" , and yet remaining unmoved by what you saw. After many listens, i decided i'd rather put on Extraordinary Machine or When The Pawn.... and sit this one out. Hopefully, it won't take another eight years to get a new one from her.
This is my first listen to Fiona. She became popular at a time when edgy female singer-songwriters of the "damaged goods" variety were all the rage. Having already been a fan of Marianne Faithfull I ignored most of them as upstart wannabes. Well hey, I'm awfully damned impressed here and want to hear more. TOTALLY cool! This is a matured artist in complete control of her craft. I detect goddesshood here. And by the way, this is your best ever intro. Silliness always wins!
P.S.S.!! I JUST FIGURED OUT WHAT THIS MUSIC SOUNDS LIKE!! ANSWER- FIONA APPLE!!! THATS IT NOBODY BUT FIONA!!!
HOT KNIFE 🗡️ 🔪 SHOULD be reacted first. It's her most catchy / experimental song ever. Every her fan knows that
Can you please react to Fiona Apple song called Hot Knife 🔪
Please
Not a fan but I was a little Kate Bushed out, so change was welcome. Cheers!
Ummm....?!??......why not?...lol
Shameika lied.
Not my cup of tea, though I can appreciate what she'd doing.
Never heard of her and now I heard her music I won’t bother to find out more about her. I really don’t like this.
This is not at all representative of a majority of her music. This album just happens to be more raw and percussion-based as she felt like experimenting with recording at home with found objects.
I love how different our tastes can be. I couldn't have disliked this piece more. Just horrible. :)
Haha thats okay😅 i appreciate you giving it a shot