Fiona Apple - Tidal (CD)

Washed by the Fiona's Tide

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Jan 18, 2008

Pros: Angry yet Calm

Cons: Just 10 Tracks?

For some who never listened to Fiona Apple's music before, they may think of this album as one collection of cheesy, bubble-gum pop music upon seeing the dull cover. Don't let the bland album cover fool you. Her surname may suggest a sweet fr...uit but her music is certainly not a lemon at all. Fiona Apple McAfee Maggart released "Tidal" in 1996 and earned her a Grammy for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance in 1998 for "Criminal". This debut album successfully blends esoteric elements of piano rock, and alternative pop music. Though quite experimental and obscure, "Tidal" performed well commercially. Some notable recordings in this 10-track opus are "Sleep To Dream", "Shadowboxer" and "Slow Like Honey". Her unconventional lyrics and rebellious image have made her a subject of parodies and jokes but "The First Taste" and "Never Is A Promise" are unreleased songs that would seal Apple's fate as a gifted songwriter. Somber and reflective, her lyrics prove to be the savior of anguished 18-year olds and some (as this album gained popularity in my Freshman year of college). "Tidal" is a landmark debut album for a seemingly rock/alternative artist. Listeners may be carried away by Apple's non-hissing and non-growling vocals unlike her contemporaries at that time. It is her silent anger that makes you take caution as "Tidal" ebbs and flows. Cliche as it may be, remember that silent waters always run deep. Read more Less

she's got talent

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Oct 14, 2002

She's a very talented girl and this is a good album.

5 stars of course!

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Feb 5, 2002

The inner beauty of Fiona's music and her talent come clear in her debut album.
I thionk the first track is not the best pick to start the album, but the it really rocks!

Go and get yourself a copy!

This I think about sums it up

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Oct 10, 2001

Tidal is a poetic masterpieace, more then just lyrics. The songs leave you breathless and speachless, in the best way posible, nothing else compairs.

Fantastic...

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Sep 9, 2001

I loved this CD. Apple sings and writes beautifully..."Never is a Promise" is an unforgettably moving track. Buy this CD!!

Awesome

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Sep 4, 2001

I never bought this cd, but listen to some of the songs here , there cool, you go gurl :P

Great Album

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Aug 22, 2001

Awesome voice and songs are on great subjects. She is my dream women!

I love her

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Aug 7, 2001

I bought this album a while ago, and I love it... I use to listen hard kinds of rock but I have no words to describe whate I feel when I hear "Never is a promise"...

Emotive, moving, wonderful

By Yahoo! Shopping User  Jun 14, 2000

This is one of the emotive albums ever, Fiona Apples tembre of voice, and uses of instruments suits the album perfectly.The types of music vary immensely, without EVER becoming clichéd or cheesy.This album deserves five stars just from the quality ...of track 7 (Never is a promise), which is one of the most beautiful songs ever!!!Apple's voice adds a humanity to the music which is so often lost in modern music. Her choice of instruments fit perfectly with the choices: with piano and violins giving a simple but effective somber mood to her singing.With her voice being solo, she shows an isolation which seems to mirror that of her upbringing.This really is intelligent music, to relax to and enjoy. Read more Less