When the Pawn Hits the Conflicts He Thinks Like a King What He Knows Throws the Blows When He ... by Fiona Apple (CD, Nov-1999, Epic USA)

Fiona Apple's "Tidal" is a beautiful, well-rounded album. That said, her second album, "When the Pawn...," is extraordinarily mature and a perfect follow-up. After showing us she could sing about heartbreak and failed relationships, she comes back to show us that she can kick ass while getting over the men who broke her heart in the first place. "When the Pawn..." demonstrates her piano skills, which are quite elevated, to a higher degree. Her music composition is also more complicated and evolved, and her lyrics are more compelling than ever.
Apple is clearly multi-talented, since she can write very precise lyrics (by themselves, many could stand as contemporary poetry), compose complex and innovative music, and play the piano with impeccable technique.
All in all, Fiona Apple is a powerhouse of a musician and artist. "When the Pawn..." is simply evidence of this. Three thumbs up!
(And if you like this CD, make sure you also purchase "Extraordinary Machine" - her most accomplished and impressive album yet!)

It is a good album.
I am quite the Fiona Apple fan.

Not up to par with, say, "Tidal", but still a great production.

Definitely worth a listen for those who haven't.

every song is just amazing. this is the second cd of hers i have and i cant put it down!!! would recommend it for fiona beggeners or lovers.

I received this compact disc on time and in amazing condition. I had no worries and everything went smoothly.

This CD came packaged perfectly and is in excellant condition. I would buy from here again. Great Job

I really like Fiona Apple's music .. however ... this CD has some unecessary foul language .. in that I was disappointed ..

Fiona Apple's sophomore project "When the Pawn..." is a small departure from her first hit release "Tidal." Musically the album mixes her signature piano sounds with a fun selection of pop. Vocally Fiona never ceases to amaze me with her range and purity. The lyrics of this album are less light hearted than her previous or later works. She seems to really lash out at some of her past loves with songs like "Limp," "Fast As You Can," and "Get Gone." I think that this is the most dynamic of all of her works, and it is my personal favorite. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I do.