WOW!|FIRST TIME HEARING Fionna Apple - Criminal REACTION

[@KatSut1978]

This whole album is fire (Tidal) . Fiona has had a rough life and has always been able to poetically express her feelings through her music. I think people forget she was only 17 when she wrote this. She’s such a beautiful, tortured soul. ❤

[@Pilodon]

Yup. Every single song.

[@daverowe03]

I love this song and album! I was just thinking last week that you guys need to hear/watch her, and here we are!

[@chelsea747]

This whole album, and every album after has been 🔥!

[@Natasha-px2gw]

Whole album from start to finish is amazing. And the fact that she was so young and wrote all of it is super impressive as well.

[@swingsloth]

The thing that separates Fiona Apple from so many other musicians is that she doesn't just make music, she's a highly skilled and technical craftsperson. A composer, a technician. There are others who can do what she does, but people of her technical capability and calibre are generally very few and far between.

[@facts2741]

Her latest album ("Fetch the Bolt Cutters" for those who haven't heard it) made every current big-name singer/songwriter look like amateurs. I think she'll end up writing an avant-garde musical at some point or she might make a musical out of work. I'm probably just dreaming, but boy would it be amazing if she did.

[@sheilaholmes996]

The girl can sing her ass off!

[@chelsea747]

Yes, she is so brilliant, every album of hers is amazing! I’d recommend several more from this album (Tidal) like “Shadowboxer” “Sleep To Dream” “Never is a Promise”, and from her other albums: “Fast As You Can” “Paper Bag” “I Know” “Extraordinary Machine” “O Sailor” “Tymps (The Sick In the Head Song)” “Not About Love” “Every Single Night” “Hot Knife” “Periphery” “Valentine” “Werewolf”, and from her most recent album (which is brilliant) “I Want You To Love Me” “Shameika” “Under The Table” “Ladies” ”Cosmonauts”…. I could go on! ❤

[@lesleyrobinson3464]

Try "Sleep to dream" also ❤

[@igloozoo3771]

True, but how she was initially marketed turned me off to her music. Similar to PJ Harvey and even Alanis...they were marketed as the angry feminists in the 90s and for me personally it was turn off. PJ and Fiona ended up being two of my favorite female artists that came out of the 90s.

[@markcole8698]

Fiona does a great cover of The Beatles Across the Universe, worth a listen ,John would approve 👍

[@swingsloth]

I'm not typically a contrarian, but the Beatles never did much for me. When Fiona Apple took this song on she opened my eyes to a lot of what the Beatles were doing that I hadn't appreciated previously.

[@Trapper50cal]

That was great.

[@krisbrown6692]

I prefer her cover over the Beatles.

[@johncampbell756]

Her then husband directed the fantastic video which is included on the bluray for yhe film Pleasantville as it was dine for the soundtrack. Great movie.

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

❤

[@jasonjennings9087]

My favorite Fiona Apple is “Shadowboxer”.

[@seanswinton6242]

I thought she was going to be bigger. Unfortunately, there was a flood of great female vocalists and musicians. She ended up getting lost among them.

[@jameshagan2268]

I saw her do Shadowboxer on Letterman in 1996… I bought the disc the next day

[@jaakpotts]

Shadow boxer is definitely a banger

[@DefenestrateYourself]

@@seanswinton6242 she’s not been lost, she’s risen to the highest echelons of the business lol

[@ericryanyawl9401]

@@seanswinton6242 she is only as big as she wants to be. She runs her career. Btw, a few years back her last album was nominated for AOTY.

[@facts2741]

One of the best-produced singles of the 90s. The bridge is particularly well-arranged. I guarantee there isn't a big producer alive who doesn't think of this as a hallmark song of the 90s. And Fiona Apple was the arranger. She's also a gifted pianist. Like seriously gifted. Her latest album will go down as one of the greatest of the 21st century.

[@FacesByChelseaK]

Love her, but haven’t been able to get into what I’ve heard of Fetch The Bolt Cutters. I need to give the whole album a listen.

[@jonathanlocke6404]

Love the production choices, like the choices of instrumentation. I think there's flute in there, some backwards tracks, the way the piano sounds...

[@TheZumph]

Shite

[@DefenestrateYourself]

@@TheZumphcope

[@wickamo]

Fiona Apple...the moody, depressed, bad girl lounge singer. She was so popular when she hit the scene. This video was on MTV every hour on the hour. It became very iconic. She's actually a mucial genius.

[@laidback93]

The video is a classic in my opinion. Directed by Mark Romanek, I believe?

[@cuchelo1]

I don't think people who are just now discovering her understand how omnipresent she was when she hit and yet she never felt overplayed IMO. Just absolutely incredible.

[@alwaysengines]

Thing about Fiona is that she cut through all the female singers out there. She was sultry and jazzy without sounding like a little girl, which most 90’s singers sounded like. Her music was on another level. Paper Bag, Fast as you Can, Shadowboxer, On the Bound are some of my favorite songs

[@judeless77]

Tori Amos was on par just a little different. I saw both live and they both delivered, the Fiona was probably at the end of her tour because her voice was wrecked. Damien Rice opened for her and he was superior that day.

[@markcole8698]

She sings like an angel in Never Is A Promise, her voice is beautiful ❤️

[@zippymacadoo6336]

Looooove that one ❤

[@clovislazar3457]

So deep, beautiful and amazing, I have a hard time listening to it without a few tears appearing...

[@bluedragon4]

I loved that song. Such a beautiful truthful song.

[@larrythomas7452]

THE JAM!

[@ericryanyawl9401]

I listen to NIAP anytime I need to purge some emotions.

[@2dashville]

“what would an angel say the devil wants to know,” is my favorite line. Fast as you can. That should be the next song. The beat and instrumentation will knock your socks off.

[@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13]

I am pleasantly surprised that you picked this very original song from 1997. Both the song and video have a dark, forbidding, and mysterious undertone. And personally I thought Fiona Apple looked rather sultry and seductive….perfect for this video and song.

[@NinjaBooKitty]

She looked like a trafficking victim.

[@bryansmith9431]

“rather”???

[@wiltchamberlainisthegoat13]

@@bryansmith9431 “rather” definition: to a certain or significant degree.

[@BeckyLStoutWriter]

My favorite song of hers is "Never is a Promise". It has strings. So many strings! 🤗🎻

[@johnmaltbie377]

“What would an Angel say, because the Devil wants to know?” Is possibly one of the best lines in music history. IMO

[@jainthorne4136]

Her lyrics are so full of wonderful lines. I've always loved that one and from Paper Bag "He said it's all in your head and I said "so's everything" but he didn't get it".

[@xanajak]

So is "you fondle my trigger then you blame my gun" from Limp.

[@Lwize]

This album (Tidal) is perfection. 10/10.

[@caseyanne967]

"That's the best part, is when it feels like she's just kind of mesmerizing you with that very, very beautiful voice that she really knows how to use." Yes, exactly! She is amazing. Another great song from her to check out is Shadowboxer.

[@jackkelly2620]

She has so many great songs. I love SLEEP TO DREAM and FAST AS YOU CAN.

[@darinmetzger9346]

She’s an original and a seriously talented song writer, singer, performer. Totally unique. Check out some more Fiona Apple👍👍🙏

[@adolfoandreavila7104]

Fiona is a one of a kind. Great musician with a lot of great songs. Try next "Fast as You Can".

[@mokumboi19]

SO glad you finally hit this!!! This whole album is killer, you should check out Shadowboxer next! :D

[@Emee.M.]

Agreeeeeed! The whole album is amazing. Her lyrics are pure poetry.

[@lonestarviper7863]

I second it, shadow boxer should be next.

[@mokumboi19]

@@lonestarviper7863 Then, of course, Sleep to Dream.

[@FacesByChelseaK]

Yes! And anything from When The Pawn.., too.

[@bigboycombo6342]

Fiona Apples voice is spectacular. Just picked up another Grammy two years ago.

[@dkristine6569]

Fiona is so amazing. She is a true artist and completely original. Brilliant. The First Taste and Fast As You Can will blow your mind.

[@julzy3]

Criminal was a revelation when it came out. Fiona Apple is one of a kind. Great song.

[@AL13NM]

Her songs SHADOW BOXER and SLEEP TO DREAM are two Must Hears, they are FIRE!

[@joefriedman9843]

Yes I love Paper Bag too personally

[@colinwhitfield8627]

Yup. 90's Kids. We were on some stuff. 💛🖤💋🖤💛

[@benjammin7729]

Fantastic talent. True artist. More Fiona!

[@tebindack]

90s is the best decade for music and this is a masterpiece. Incredible singer-songwriter. Still great! Brilliant artist.

[@minxiv7]

Paper Bag is amazing by her ❤ don’t sleep on Fiona Apple. She has some absolute bangers.

[@SteveInTheOC]

I love that video she did with Zack Galifanackis “not about love”

[@TheNotedHero]

This is fire! How have I never heard this song before! It's so good!

[@andyh4224]

I love Fiona, this song is Epic, awesome, stupendous, she rocks

[@WoodlandT]

Fiona is still one of the coolest and most original voices in music. Her albums get more and more challenging as time goes by. She drops the hooks and catchy choruses. But the music is so rewarding

[@iamangee]

She’s a fantastic singer, song writer, and musician. She was only 19 or so when this came out and the album won multiple Grammys. She won a Grammy just a couple of years ago for a recent album too. The 90s were full of amazing female singer/songwriters and she is definitely right up there with the best of them.

[@desireezachry8086]

Just proves her music still stands. U guys didn’t pause till the end. She’s intoxicating!

[@willkay2706]

I have always listened to this song hearing it as she is being gently sarcastic. The delicate man, all I ever knew of love, being criminal. Does anyone else get that vibe?

[@mikepiccione886]

I listened to fiona first in high school and that's why I instantly fell in love with Amy😊

[@wesbeuning1733]

Fiona Apple is an absolute genius and honed talent and a master musician. She deserves more shine.

[@freezeraystop]

Please, please, please react to more Fiona Apple! She is one of my favorite song writers and female singers. Her voice is captivating, like you said. I suggest, Extrordinary machine, I know, Never is a Promise, Paper Bag, Fast as you Can just to name of few of her songs!

[@johnk.2508]

Fiona was 19 when this came out. She won a lot of awards for this album.

[@richardsteiner8992]

This was her debut single, wasn't it?

[@johnk.2508]

@@richardsteiner8992 According to Wikipedia this was her 5th single. Shadowboxer, Slow Like Honey, Sleep To Dream, The First Taste, Criminal

[@Lemons66]

She holds the record for the longest album title, with 'When The Pawn Hits...... '. It's 90 words long.

[@legionofbarry]

"Shadow Boxer" is the song that got the world hooked on Fiona Apple. It was her first single. Instant fame.

[@Jude_196]

Love the RAUNCHY vibe to this one.....Fiona did a GREAT JOB on this song: and the WHOLE ALBUM!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jimcomvideos]

Wow! Great song I've again a heard a million times. The video with it makes it even better. Mesmerizing production and vocal. "Wow" is right.

[@JoTracy]

You'll love the Fiona Apple journey She's amazing So talented

[@rickcain4736]

not only is she a unique and excellent singer she can play piano very well...I was pleasantly surprised to find out that she played piano on Bob Dylan's epic song A Murder Most Foul. Apparently she was so nervous to play her part on the song but Dylan told her "you are not here to be perfect...you are here to be you"

[@Janaesp12]

prob the two greatest song writers of the last hundred years.

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

Fiona Apple's rendition of the Beatles song "ACROSS THE UNIVERSE" ❤❤❤

[@victoriagrove5344]

Love her. True artist, killer piano player, song-writer. She started very young! From 1990. She idolized Sinead O’Connor.

[@ExclusiveLM]

Fiona Apple's song Sleep To Dream is the song that made her a legend forever ❤

[@MarcusCiambelli]

I so enjoyed the looks on your faces when she started singing. Priceless.

[@Ontir]

Fast As You Can is my personal favorite. She does something with those words which connect to a recurring dream I had, for years. That part just grabs my soul.

[@chelsea747]

“Fast As You Can” and “Paper Bag” are fantastic 🔥 both from the album “When The Pawn…” ❤

[@jainthorne4136]

@@chelsea747 yes! I love both of those so much. I'd add in Under the Table and Hot Knife.

[@HeatherErin]

More Fiona❣ Never is a Promise, I Know, Fast as You Can, Not About Love, Slow Like Honey and on and on....🔥🔥🔥

[@Shiko_2017]

I remember hate this song for how often they used to play it on MTV, and then a friend came with the album Tidal, and I just fell in love with Fiona and heer music. She is so pure, so honest and talented! Of course this honesty cost her the fame 'cause she would never give her music up for the industry. Long live to Fiona Apple, the princess of rock.

[@hawks7775]

She has some more really mesmerizing songs you can feel her soul and emotion to her core...

[@yannhollister9091]

Very unique artist, i love her. I think everyone had a crush on her in the 90s

[@judes966]

Another great one from Fiona with a darkly mesmerizing beat is Get Him Back.

[@jainthorne4136]

Oh...I've been waiting and waiting for you to discover Fiona Apple. Her songs are amazing and you can tell that they are echos from her own experiences. Off the top of my head you should listen to "Fast As You Can", "Under The Table", "Every Single Night", "Paper Bag" and one of my all time favorites "Hot Knife" which is seldom referenced but wonderful.

[@johnmaynardable]

Fiona Apple was a cool voice in the 90's and beyond. Every song is a story.

[@mistymichelle9957]

"Smooth Like Honey" from this same album is so worth a reaction. Smooth 🤭 sultry 🥵 smoky vocals 😶‍🌫️ So good. P.L.U.R.R. from your Texas auntie!

[@johnodom2390]

The fact you got the Amy vibes was so validating. These two ladies are my absolute favorites!

[@BreannaMae]

My first time hearing this song was back in 1997. I was staying with my sister in her dorm room at the university she was attending and this video played on her tv. This became my new favorite song for sure! Fiona Apple is one of the best as well as one of the most underrated musicians of the 90s. She's super talented and actually inspired me to get into the music industry.

[@eycegmopumpkin]

Yesssss I was waiting for you two to roll up on this Hellraiser. She's a master with words

[@breannacarels6479]

Fionna is a master at her art. Her newer album Fetch the Bolt Cutters is fantastic.

[@theshadowfax239]

I love her newer stuff so much!

[@jainthorne4136]

Absolutely! I love Under the Table and find myself singing it frequently.

[@sharkeysnight]

Her genius and importance is becoming impossible to overstate.

[@Elizabeth-dg1gn]

When the pawn is amazing! Fetch the bolt cutters is fantastic.. my favorite song writter and aggressive singer

[@StevenPyles]

Finally Fiona!!!! I’ve been waiting forever for you to discover her. She truly is one of a kind!

[@bobdam4478]

as a young man i kept pausing the video and zooming.. i had a slight crush on Fiona back then. LOL

[@yannhollister9091]

i feel ya lol

[@ericallen774]

Fiona is very special. An absolute artist, fragile, strong, fearless... wrenching and amazing. The biggest word that always comes to me for her is Artist, in the purest sense. Treat her well (smile)

[@dorindamichaud5984]

Fiona is definitely a favorite. Love her version of Across the Universe. Spent 2009 obsessed with a song of hers called Paper Bag

[@daphneheit7653]

I still love "Paper Bag." And "Fast As You Can."

[@tim10243]

The songs is from one of these albums you can hear from beginning to end. No bad song on it.

[@johnjsal]

"Fast As You Can" is another great one by her!

[@RobChilds-gl2wp]

She's an amazing poet! The last commentor is absolutely correct about her cover of ACROSS THE UNIVERSE. A different side to her vocal range, very beautiful. And a super cool video to go with it.

[@surlechapeau]

nice song. her only Billboard Hot 100 hit. She had a few more top 15 hits on the Adult Alternative Airplay chart in the US. edit- Fiona wrote "Criminal" so it was personal. Another gold star for Amber!

[@casaundrajones2446]

Idk if you have done Jewel yet or want to do more, but she has a unique voice and can yodel with singing. She is awesome. Who will save your soul is a great one ☺️

[@jlilley73]

They've done Jewel, but not "Who will save your soul" yet I think. Would love to see it!

[@casaundrajones2446]

@@jlilley73 I honestly forget who they watch and which songs because they have so many 🫣😅. I would love to see their reaction to Who will save your soul too. I think it’s a good song.

[@Summermute7]

I would love them to react to “My Father’s Daughter” Jewel with Dolly Parton. I think Jay would melt.

[@georgeb6079]

I've tried several times have you heard pretty face fool I missed one until recently what a voice

[@casaundrajones2446]

@@Summermute7 ohhhh that’s a good one too. I agree I think Jay would love it.

[@SBoss281]

Fiona Apple is an amazing artist. Her lyrics are...WOW...intense, beautiful.

[@alexandramiles-lasseter8263]

She is a torch singer in this..stellar!

[@stevenblock9712]

She has been famous and successful for all these decades while not caring about having hit singles. This song is an exception.

[@vikingvibes75]

This takes me right back to my teen 90's!! I loved Fiona!! I love unique, creative and expressive artists. Another amazing voice you should check it out is Joss Stone!

[@chrisv.h.2307]

There's something about the groove of this song, the orchestration and piano work, and Fiona's delivery that makes this song one of my favorites from the 90s!

[@isadorealire5722]

I knew I loved her when I saw her acceptance speeches. Not a grain of sugar to coat anything. Her true feelings without apologies.

[@bmathesen248]

I really like Sleep To Dream from that same album by Fiona.

[@MadcapMatt]

Fiona Apple also does a great cover of the Beatles song Across The Universe. It was used in the movie Pleasantville that you should check out on the movie reaction channel

[@valderjasmins5757]

Wow!!!!AWESOME SONG....SOOOOOOO 90s....you guys should react to her song "Dont sleep to dream" amazing

[@karenpower1643]

FUN FACT - Fiona wrote this song in 45 mins when she was 19 years old. I saw her in an interview and she said the song was about feeling bad for getting something so easily by using your sexuality.

[@frauleinmona]

She was only 17 years old when she wrote "Criminal" and all the rest of her songs on her debut album 'Tidal'. She was 18 years-old when the album was released.😊💖🙏

[@karenpower1643]

@@frauleinmona Couldn't let it go you just had to correct me.

[@frauleinmona]

@@karenpower1643 Oh my Lord.😂I said something because I thought you'd want to know Apple's actual age when she wrote the song *and* how old she was when the album was released. I added extra trivia for you *with a smile and a heart* to show you I was being friendly and you *still* got ugly!🤣 "Couldn't let it go...." People say that when somebody belabors a point or continues to harp on a subject. I left * one* comment for you! You must be such a joy to be around.😂

[@burmajones803]

It ain't a FACT if it ain't correct. 😂😂

[@El-ingobernable]

​@@frauleinmonaLook at their name 😂

[@shelbysnyder8109]

Two of my favorite ladysongs in a row. Hard to believe that sound is coming out of that tiny little girl, huh? She has a beautiful voice and gave a great speech about how superficial fame is when she accepted a Grammy (?).

[@bradsimpson9396]

Fiona is a real one

[@CitizenScorn]

I can't wait for yinz to hear more Fiona! Yes! Finally! 😊

[@ralphandleosmom9075]

Underrated song. Really love it.

[@Darmesis]

Great song and she had a big-time string of great albums! 👍

[@chelsea747]

I’m so glad you’re listening to Fiona! She is such a consummate singer, songwriter, poet, musician, craftsperson. Technically top-notch. I’d recommend several more from this album (Tidal) like “Shadowboxer” “Sleep To Dream” “Never is a Promise”, and from her other albums: “Fast As You Can” “Paper Bag” “Limp” “I Know” “Extraordinary Machine” “O Sailor” “Tymps (The Sick In the Head Song)” “Not About Love” “Every Single Night” “Hot Knife” “Periphery” “Valentine” “Werewolf”, and from her most recent album released in 2020 (which is brilliant) “I Want You To Love Me” “Shameika” “Under The Table” “Ladies” …. I could go on! ❤

[@jcavazosj]

Love me some Fiona Apple. "Never is a Promise", "Shadow boxer", Fast as you Can" and "Paper Beg" are just a few of her other great songs.

[@msmilder25]

Love Fionna Apple...takes me back to the 90's in a good way!

[@elliegm3709]

Ok guys, you’re in for a treat!! Fiona Apple is amazing and does beautifully crafted music that you wouldn’t believe it’s been made before. I highly recommend Paper Bag, Fast As You Can or O Sailor

[@definitelynotcarrie]

Shadowboxer, Sleep to Dream, Paper Bag, Across the Universe are other favorites!

[@grendelz]

This is one of the greatest albums of the 90’s. Not a bad track on it, and the songwriting is phenomenal.

[@junietunes2148]

Fiona Apple is a goddess, truly an original. She's still making incredible music. Some other tunes I'd recommend: Paper Bag, Fast As You Can, Limp, Slow Like Honey, I Want You To Love Me, Shameika and many more!

[@FacesByChelseaK]

Fiona Apple is one of my favorite artists - so glad you guys are getting around to her! Along with the other songs people have suggested, I would highly recommend “Hot Knife.”

[@randomlibra]

Fiona is an AMAZING songwriter. PLEASE check out more of her catalog. Really any of it is impressive. Her pain comes from being sexually assaulted as a teen. The song "LIMP" is about that.

[@TwoRavens222]

To me, the 90s was the best decade for music. Raw emotion!

[@JamesBond-ib9tq]

That's what everyone says about the decade they grew up in.

[@TwoRavens222]

@JamesBond-ib9tq I didn't grow up in that decade. People can like music from decades they didn't grow up in.

[@Bjy001]

How cool! Fiona is totally overlooked. This was my earworm for the day only a few days ago.

[@beanhavok2287]

Fionna was one of the first people cancelled by the mainstream. I believe it was the mtv awards in the 90s sometime, she won an award and got up on stage and basically said all these celebrities are BS etc. etc. etc. It's a shame, she could have made alot more hits.

[@davidstufflebean3285]

Heroin junkies tend to act like that.

[@theshadowfax239]

She's still putting out great music to this day, she's just not mainstream, which I think she has no problem with as she is an artist first.

[@mountaingator7673]

Amazing Amazing Amazing song!!! Always loved the line "So what would an angel say? The devil wants to know!" Those eyes of hers though ...

[@88pjtink]

Wow. It's about time. Yeah it's me. The one always strongly encouraging people to react to more female artists. THIS is a real good example of why I keep doing that. Finally.

[@krectus]

Damn, been doing this for years and thousands of songs and just now hearing Fiona Apple for the first time. Crazy times, so weird stuff like this isn't higher up on the list. wild.