When The Pawn...

Omg yes!! I’ve been trying to expand my physical media, collecting movies and cds at the moment. And I saw this here on Amazon and I had to get it. The audio quality is superb. The case came wrapped new and the cd was perfect.

Affordable, arrived quickly, and good quality item. Love this.

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.

This album holds such a special place in my heart and soul. I believe that everyone should listen to this album at least one in their lifetime. It's great listening on my phone and whatnot, but it's truly a different experience listening to it on my cd player.

I bought this CD for a road trip I love Fiona apple and this album I definitely recommend buying this!!

Muy bien

"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.

Case was cracked

素晴らしい❗私の宝物です。

jewel case had a crack that ran along the front of the cd. the cd itself was no damaged. yet it's still disheartening.

Buena

Me gustó mucho la edición

"When the Pawn ..." ist sicherlich die stärkste CD von Fiona Apple, abwechslungsreich und überraschend in der Musik, originell und lyrisch in den Texten. Kraftvolle, selbstbewusste Stücke wechseln mit melancholischen, ruhigen ab und zeigen ganz unterschiedliche Facetten der Musikerin Fiona Apple. "I Know" gehört sicher zu den schönsten STücken, die ich in den letzten Jahren gehört habe. Es ist schade, dass Fiona Apple in Deutschland immer noch relativ unbekannt ist, alleine wegen "When the Pawn ..." hätte sie ein größeres Publikum verdient.