Fan video: Reviewer Matthew Greenwald at AllMusic.com calls “I Know” “a jazz lullaby.” You know, that’s a pretty apt description of the song. As with “Waltz (Better Than Fine” on Extraordinary Machine, “I Know” ends When The Pawn… on a … Continue reading
This live performance has poor sound, but you really get a feel for her actual musicianship. Talented performer! Better quality sound on this fan video: “Get Gone” is another one of my favorite songs on this album (and the current … Continue reading
Fan video (using random YouTube clips): “The Way Things Are” actually almost rocks. Now, I think Fiona Apple rocks, but when I used “rocks” in this context, I mean I like her. When I say “the song almost rocks,” I … Continue reading
Official video (directed by Paul Thomas Anderson): I had no idea that the jazzy, somewhat manic “Fast As You Can” was one of Fiona Apple’s most successful singles. Of course, as I’ve mentioned, I missed the When The Pawn… album … Continue reading
Fan video: I love the dreamy swirls of keyboard in the background of this entire song. There’s also some excellent guitar work. “A Mistake” has some really fascinating lyrics: I’m gonna make a mistake I’m gonna do it on purpose … Continue reading
Charming official video (directed by Paul Thomas Anderson): “Paper Bag” is largely the reason why I haven’t written about anything in the last week or so here at Teatro Triste del Clown. Its easily my favorite song by Fiona Apple. … Continue reading
You can watch a fan video with the album version of the song here. I’m sharing a live version: Listen to the album version, though. “Love Ridden” is an absolutely heartbreaking song that simply and painfully describes a recent break-up: … Continue reading
Official video: At the time of When The Pawn…, Apple was dating filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson, and he directed the video for “Limp” and two of the other tracks. This song is one of my favorites from When The Pawn… … Continue reading
Fan Video: “To Your Love” sounds like a reasonably upbeat song with a fascinating rhythm line. Lyrically, its a sarcasm tinged critique of her current relationship. Well, or a relationship that is current to the narrator. I think I mentioned … Continue reading
Fan video: Let’s get this out of the way. The full title of Fiona Apple’s critically acclaimed 1999 sophomore album is: When the pawn hits the conflicts he thinks like a king What he knows throws the blows when he … Continue reading