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When the Pawn...

Fiona Apple · 1999

42 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · art pop · singer-songwriter music

Introspective piano melodies intertwine with raw, confessional lyrics and innovative arrangements that defy genre norms.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective reflections on love
  • cathartic piano-driven confessions
  • emotional depth in every note
  • late-night solitary listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party vibes
  • prefer straightforward structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1999, 'When the Pawn...' is Fiona Apple's sophomore album, following her critically acclaimed debut 'Tidal'. At this point in her career, Apple was navigating the pressures of fame and the expectations that came with her initial success, resulting in a more mature and complex sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Regina Spektor· Tori Amos· Bat for Lashes

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 On the Bound 5:23
  • 2 To Your Love 3:40
  • 3 Limp 3:31
  • 4 Love Ridden 3:22
  • 5 Paper Bag 3:40
  • 6 A Mistake 4:58
  • 7 Fast as You Can 4:40
  • 8 The Way Things Are 4:18
  • 9 Get Gone 4:10
  • 10 I Know 4:55

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata