Every Fiona Apple album offers something a little bit different: her approach to songwriting and production has consistently evolved, finding new prisms in which to refract her inherent genius.
Over the course of a quarter-century career, Apple has transcended the one-hit wonder status that was conveniently bestowed upon her by ‘90s alt-rock listeners, upended expectations for what a pop record could sound like, made fans wait years and then rewarded their patience every time.
With fifth album Fetch the Bolt Cutters wowing listeners during a difficult period around the globe, Apple has returned at a moment when her brilliance is particularly needed, and once again caused arguments as to which of her albums is now her most vital.
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