Track 7: Never Is a Promise:

For me Fiona Apple's "Tidal" is an autumnal album. Something about that crisp air, the melancholy of summer and vacation being over, and the sun setting earlier and earlier, reminds me of her innocence lost and despondent lyrics. The feeling is strengthened by the soulful bluesy quality of many of her songs. I find her to be thoughtful and passionate, but without joy in this album. The perfect soundtrack to remembering good times with old friends or old flames who are long gone. Bittersweet.

Although it is still August, it is a cool, crisp, and cloudy autumn day here in my town. The weather is a preview of more to come, and I've been holding back on posting any Fiona up until this time when the feeling in the air was right. Like many of my "Must Own Albums" on the list, I am quite content to put this one on repeat and listen to each and every song. It has a level of quality I think Fiona has failed to match since.

Here are my 5 favorites from the album, with "Never Is a Promise" being my favorite.

Track 1: Sleep to Dream
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x24zt

Track 3: Shadowboxer
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1tkbr

Track 4: Criminal
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xyvqv

Track 7: Never Is a Promise
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xe7z0

Track 8: The Child Is Gone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TPMoNwclWs

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Fiona Apple - Tidal