The pieces on this album do not exceed or even match the subtle jazzy brilliance of Tidal or the melodiously angry triumph of When The Pawn, but they altogether unify as symphonically lachrymose and easily trump the songs of her junior offering Extraordinary Machine. Anger still manifests itself across the collection but now notably muted by the more resonant melancholy that echoes all throughout. Fiona lets her listeners feel her wistful tendencies drowned by deep sadness as she harbours bitterness of feeling in some occassions. Newbie listeners couldn't help but wonder how an album could be so raw without the trimmings of feel-good pop. This detachment to the mainstream leave some unable to relate then abandon the album thus failing to connect with Fiona's idiosynchratic genius.

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I bought the album a few weeks ago and I know it has rave reviews. Yet it's slightly hard work - the other three had more accessible melodies. Going to have to give this more time but initial playings didn't scream 'Play me'.

Vocals on 'Hot Knife' were memorable though.

yes the album is a grower. it took me 5 listens before i could work it out and appreciate the beauty of the songs. unlike Tidal and When The Pawn when the initial play gave immediate great impression. Extraordinary Machine is the weakest i gave up after my 7th play. :sleep:

fiona apple has a new album?
I remember this song, post debut of course.....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsMZkCLxfkM&feature=fvst

which i loved.

yes she has a new album out just last month (june) check it out and tell us what you think of the songs. preview some on my site.

Gonna buy this at some point. I'm a fairly recent Fiona Apple fan. I've been listening to it on Grooveshark.

Why the ridiculously long album title though? Is it a line in a song?

not sure if its in a song,but she does have a thing for long titles. Her second album had a long title too

When the Pawn Hits the Conflicts He Thinks like a King What He Knows Throws the Blows When He Goes to the Fight and He'll Win the Whole Thing 'fore He Enters the Ring There's No Body to Batter When Your Mind Is Your Might So When You Go Solo, You Hold Your Own Hand and Remember That Depth Is the Greatest of Heights and If You Know Where You Stand, Then You Know Where to Land and If You Fall It Won't Matter, Cuz You'll Know That You're Right

but it was shortened to 'when the pawn....'

^ have that album. I know is a classic.

I watched a live version on youtube the other week. My god she's like a stick insect these days.

Thought the breeze from the fan was going to blow her over. Still got the voice though
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Dg5ehfFXSQ

I adore this album. One of the best albums I've bought this year. I don't think it's that inaccessible if you like her older work. I think it's pretty much in the same vein as her other albums. I didn't find it that radically different or hard to get into. Of course, it's not a pop album like Rihanna, but if you like her other music, I highly recommend this.

I didn't realise that When The Pawn had such a long title.

I bought this album fairly recently. I love it!

I think it's my fave Fiona album..

It doesn't quite hit the heights of 'When the Pawn...' for me, but I loved 'The Idler Wheel...' from first listen - it definitely stands out as one of the best releases of 2012.

Anybody else still love this album? I'm listening to it at the moment.