Apvr

A Particularly Vicious Rumor | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: July 7, 2006
• Label: Amazing Disgrace
• Copyright: (C) 2005 Amazing Disgrace
• Total Length: 54:30
• Genres: Alternative Rock/Hardcore & Punk, Jazz/Avant Garde & Free Jazz
• ASIN: B0014DM20S
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #98,958 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Stripped down Fiona Apple, April 5, 2010

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James (SF, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Apvr (MP3 Download)

That hopefully gives you an idea of how talented A Particularly Vicious Rumor is in regards to lyrical substance and the skill level of the piano work on display. It's really not far off to put her on Fiona's level, which, from me at least, is basically the highest compliment you could give another female singer/pianist. LadyBabyMiss is what the singer calls herself now. Both she and Fiona have beautiful voices, great piano work, and (best of all) captivating lyrics.

While APVR isn't as lyrically dense or musically eclectic (it's just a piano and drum set-up, aside from one or two tracks), the story within each song always belies an intelligent and worldly perspective. Sometimes sad, sometimes strong... "Swimming," "Everything," "Brave" and "Snail Song" are standouts for me. The whole album is brilliant, though; not a single weak track. It's so good, I often had to stop myself at first, because it was just TOO much of a good thing. It's very rare for me to find something that's both unique AND immediately accessible these days.

I've played the album for a few other people - friends, parents, etc. - and without fail they're impressed in under a minute. Highly recommended.