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Listening to an album a day 2026 - June 3rd

Still a good album, but a step back from her first 2 records. There are a few production choices, mainly on the opening track, that I'm not a fan of. Generally the production is more reserved and safe besides my favourite song on the album "Not About Love". I don't find myself hanging onto every word the same way I did on her earlier work. However obviously these are still all fine to great songs and it's just the ... read more

Listening to an album a day 2026 - June 2nd

Another brilliant Fiona Apple album. I'm beggining to really understand why her songwriting is so revered and celebrated. I think I prefer this to her debut. It is 10 minutes shorter despite having the same number of tracks and I think that slightly elevates it over her debut as it comes out as just a tad more refined and crispier.

Favourite song - Love Ridden
Least favourite song - The Way Things Are
Rating - 9/10

Listening to an album a day 2026 - June 1st

For this month's discography dive I wanted to look at an artist with only a few albums as there are loads of new releases quite early in the month that I'm excited for. Fiona Apple was the perfect choice for this as I have been meaning to listen to her for ages. She sort of comes in the middle of 2 generations of female singer songwriters that I adore (The 60s/70s of Joni Mitchell and Carole King to the Modern Era of Phoebe Bridgers, Lana ... read more

Listening to an album a day 2026 - May 31st

A rock album should never feel lifeless. Unfortunately the lack of any life really makes this album a drag for me. While Room On Fire is refined and succint this is a bloated and underdeveloped mess that gives me the exact fatigue I get from listening to The Strokes' 2 singles from their upcoming album. 2 or 3 good songs here.

Favourite song - You Only Live Once
Least favourite song - On The Other Side
Rating - 2/10