Ep. 49 - Fiona Apple: "When the Pawn..."
Honest & Unmerciful Record Review Podcast

Ep. 49 - Fiona Apple: ”When the Pawn...”

2025-11-30

Pete and Brian dive into Fiona Apple's unflinching, incisive, and emotionally charged second album, 1999's "When the Pawn...".  Apple's acrobatic vocalizations, clever lyrics and piano skills are on display, backed by a percussive, expressive band. For the young singer, this album was a response to the criticism from her stunning debut, "Tidal", full of fury and also self-reflection and unique takes on relationship dynamics.  How does it hold up 26 years later? Tune in to find out!

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