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When The Pawn

Fiona Apple Format: Audio CD

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Track Listings

1	On The Bound
2	To Your Love
3	Limp
4	Love Ridden
5	Paper Bag
6	A Mistake
7	Fast As You Can
8	The Way Things Are
9	Get Gone
10	I Know

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FIONA APPLE

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Fiona Apple, what a character. Between the softcore video, the awards show rebuke, and now for her second album concocting history's most ludicrous title (the full thing runs 90 words long), Apple is earning a rep as a world-class oddball. Which may be the case. In contrast to many of her faux eccentric contemporaries, however, this wolf in waif's clothing seems to be genuinely astray in the straight world. And Apple is the real thing in another way--as a talent. When the Pawn Hits picks up where her eye-opening debut, Tidal, left off. With Jon Brion back in the producer's seat, the twosome concoct a heady, keyboard-heavy soundscape that perfectly complements the singer's assertive, dangerously sexy Nina Simone-meets-Chrissie Hynde delivery. Unforeseen embellishments color the arrangements, including the sinister carnival interlude in "On the Bound," the George Harrison-like guitar in "Mistake," and the drum solo (when's the last time you heard one of those on a pop album?) in "Limp." All Brion's enhancements are in service of Apple, who comes through with preternaturally confident expressions of insecure sentiments ("Change my mind, I can't decide, there's too many variations to consider") and cold-eyed accounts of recrimination and self-recrimination. Cohesive, gutsy, and finely honed, When the Pawn Hits pummels any notions of a sophomore slump for 1996's most promising newcomer. A character, yes, but what an artist, too! --Steven Stolder

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.62 x 4.92 x 0.33 inches; 3.84 Ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Clean Slate / Epic
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 870629
Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 1999
Run time ‏ : ‎ 42 minutes
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 27, 2006
Label ‏ : ‎ Clean Slate / Epic
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00002MZ4W
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Anthony R. Seta

I love this CD

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 26, 2022

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I kind of ignored Fiona back in the 1990s, but for some reason I rediscovered her music in the mid-2000s and have been constantly impressed with this artist. The good impression only grows with each passing day/month/year. This CD is my favorite of all of her works. Everyone has their own opinions in this regard so no need to quibble about differences of perspective. In my opinion, had Fiona been born a few hundred years ago to an aristocratic European family, she would have been the intellectual and artistic equivalent of Mozart, Haydn or Beethoven. I have a high opinion of this phenomenal human being. And for purposes of this review, this CD is well worth purchasing and owning.

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William hall

Excellent item and service

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 20, 2022

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Excellent item and service but seven CDs in one package ended up with two cracked cases. Better and well packed with be an excellent improvement for Amazon. This happens far too many times. Love the prices and fast service .

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Smart Shopper

Definitely recommended, Exactly as described, quality product!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 24, 2022

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Definitely recommended, Exactly as described, quality product!

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Nihilist Extraordinaire

Fiona's Angsty Masterpiece

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 6, 2005

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Roughly 3 years after the impressive, although flawed, debut album Tidal, Fiona Apple returns with a powerful, angry gem that perfects everything she failed on with Tidal. This sophomore effort is sheer perfection and one of the best records to emerge from the 90's alternative scene. Here is my track-by-track breakdown of Fiona Apple's When The Pawn:

1. On The Bound-The music on this song is interesting and lilting, sounding almost like something from a carnival. It contains a few musical interludes that are absolutely great, and the chorus is sung with fiery, raw passion: "You're all I need!" Fiona cries in anger and desperation.

2. To Your Love-Has unique instrumentation, driven by a keyboard, drums, and Fiona's vocals. This song is caustic and powerful, especially the choruses and bridge.

3. Limp-One of the hit singles lifted from this release, and it's fairly short (3:30) and simple, which means it can be boring occasionally. It has a verse, chorus, verse, chorus, musical interlude, and chorus. It's lack of a bridge is disappointing, but it's still an amazing song.

4. Love Ridden-An anemic ballad that would be better if put on Tidal. Pretty and emotional, but nothing special. It's not a skipper, though. "Nobody sees when you are lying in your bed," Fiona croons. "And I want to crawl in with you/But I cry instead."

5. Paper Bag-I LOVE this song!!! One of my favorite Fiona songs of all time! It's catchy and ingratiate, with stunning lyrics. From here on out, the album just gets better and better.

6. A Mistake-A good song with an interesting arrangement, catchy melody, and good lyrics.

7. Fast As You Can-Once again, great instrumentation, great vocals, and great lyrics.

8. The Way Things Are-Another favorite. Everything about it is good. Love the piano and drums together.

9. Get Gone-An exceptionally pissed off song that is also one of my favorite Fiona songs of all time. The lyrics and chorus are incredible; the anger in Fiona's voice just oozes through the speakers, as if she's bleeding herself dry.

10. I Know-The perfect closer to the album, a beautiful ballad that is definitely superior to Love Ridden. It's so sad, and the high notes Fiona hits are beautiful.

When The Pawn is a stunning, angry masterpiece that trounces Tidal in every aspect. With this album, she gets everything right.

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great album but delivered broken

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 10, 2022

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i started listening to fiona apple in 7th grade and haven’t stopped. great album! i was looking forward to adding this to my cd collection but it arrived broken

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GARY

Sounds Like a Greatest Hits Album

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 13, 2015

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"When the Pawn" sounds like the greatest hits album of an artist in his/her 20th year of recording. Every song is perfect and meticulously crafted. It's analogous to a box of chocolates, where you can't decide which is your favorite, and after you listen to each song, you say "omg" out loud. All the songs are different, and even sung differently. I adore Fiona's vocal phrasing in the jazzy "To Your Love" and "Fast as You Can", and with lyrics like "My derring-do allows me to dance the rigadoon around you..But by the time I'm close to you, I lose my desideratum and now you...", make sure you keep a dictionary handy. And if you've ever been jilted, you'll be singing "f-ing go" (from "Get Gone"), even if you don't swear. "The Way Things Are" sounds Sheryl Crow-ish, but is better than anything Crow has ever composed. "Paper Bag" is a song your great-grandmother would enjoy. "A Mistake" has one of the sexiest vibes ever recorded. Her lyrics alone could make you cry, even without the music. I've said this in my reviews of her other albums, but it bears repeating... Fiona is the John Lennon of her generation. Musical genius like hers only appears on the planet a few times a century. She is truly a gift.

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wowowo

AMAZING!!! :)

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 5, 2022

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I love fiona apple and this album. CD sounds amazing in my hello radio/cd player from 2010 :o

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Sophie Whalen

great quality

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 1, 2022

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plays great, no scratches

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Fay

Best CD

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 13, 2022

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I love this album so much, plays well, only one scratch visible and it is on case not disc.

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Dazzla

Full of melody and poetry

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 13, 2007

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I must admit I bought this album when it first came out several year ago but only re-discovered it on my iPod just the other day. It's a great lyrical journey with melodies that match Fiona's unique vocal quality. It's both sparky and subtle. I've happily played it in the car driving late into the night, sat at home reading the papers on a Sunday or in the background of a dinner party. Enjoy it and let Fiona embrace you.

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S. Smith

Yah

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 10, 2017

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More awesomeness from the heroin chic goddess of funk and beauty.

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MISS L. Jones

when the pawn...is superb

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on November 18, 2003

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It's a shame certain people seem to dwell on the fact that this album is a little "melancholy" and eccentric and miss the fact that this is a truly brilliant, beautiful album. Fiona is a hugely talented young woman and this, along with "Tidal", is definately worth your money.

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Timmmmyyyyy

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 28, 2017

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loved it

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