Review
Holy smokes, Fiona Apple's 'Fetch the Bolt Cutters' is a wild ride! This album hit us like a ton of bricks in April 2020, right when we were all losing our minds in lockdown. It had been eight freakin' years since her last release, and let me tell you, it was worth the wait.
Fiona's always been a bit of a mad genius, but she really went off the deep end with this one - in the best way possible. She's banging on everything from pianos to, get this, her dead dog's bones! It's like she turned her whole house into one giant, crazy instrument. The result? A sound that's raw, chaotic, and weirdly beautiful all at once.
But it's not just about the weird noises. Fiona's lyrics hit hard, tackling heavy stuff like bullying and sexual assault, but also freedom and kicking ass in life. It's like she's screaming "f*ck the haters" but in the most poetic way possible. No wonder it topped the alternative and rock charts and snagged a Grammy. This album isn't just music, it's a freaking revolution! - Madi
Artist Bio
Fiona Apple is a singer-songwriter and pianist from New York City, known for her unique blend of alternative rock, art pop, and indie. She started making waves in the mid-1990s with her debut album *Tidal* (1996), which featured the hit "Criminal." Over five studio albums, including the critically acclaimed *Fetch the Bolt Cutters* (2020), Apple has built a reputation for candid lyrics, inventive piano work, and long, unconventional album titles. Her music often draws comparisons to artists like Tori Amos, Regina Spektor, and PJ Harvey. Despite rarely topping commercial charts, she’s developed a devoted following and continues to earn praise for her emotional depth and musical craftsmanship.
