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Universal acclaim- based on 1396 Ratings
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Positive: 1,131 out of 1396
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Mixed: 58 out of 1396
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Negative: 207 out of 1396
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Jul 3, 2021
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Nov 20, 2020APPLE, YET AGAIN, EXCELS IN WHAT SHE DOES BEST: CONVEYING EMOTION TO THE LISTENER USING WHATEVER MEANS POSSIBLE.
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Nov 21, 2020
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Nov 24, 2020This album is incredible. I understand that some may find it confusing but it brings a sound with it that's like making an album from the 90's today (an extremely rare occurrence). When listening to Fetch the Bolt Cutters it actually feels as though the music is live - incredible
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Nov 25, 2020This is such a huge statement as an album. The lyrics are brilliant, incredible instrumental, incredible production, incredible everything. It feels almost like a new statement for music in general, it got too much going on and everything just works incredibly well, nothing like it. It feels like a huge fresh air of a completely original, innovative and refined masterpiece.
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Dec 1, 2020This album has so much power, it is pure perfection and everyone should listen to it at least once.
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Dec 12, 2020Instant classic. When you start to analyze every detail of this album you get to understand its greatness and the reason why this is an album that will define a decade.
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Feb 23, 2021Love this album so much. Has fantastic lyrics and Uses a wide range of instruments.
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Dec 16, 2020This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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Dec 27, 2020FTBC's "I Want You To Love Me" is the best album-opening track I've ever heard to date. Fiona's voice is so moving
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Jan 9, 2021raw, emotional, and real every song every lyric every sound was crafted by an artist
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Mar 29, 2021Wow. Just...wow.
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Apr 9, 2021This is such a huge statement as an album. The lyrics are brilliant, incredible instrumental, incredible production, incredible everything. It feels almost like a new statement for music in general, it got too much going on and everything just works incredibly well, nothing like it. It feels like a huge fresh air of a completely original, innovative and refined masterpiece.
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Mar 19, 2022
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Apr 17, 2021I feel like Fiona has a window into my soul, I have always said if anyone would like to get to know me, all they have to do is listen to her entire discography. Fetch the Boltcutters is a welcome addition to my psyche.
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Aug 15, 2022Perfect! Iconic! Amazing! Acclaimed! Memorable! Through instruments and lyricals, Fiona was able to understand human emotion in a simple and real way!
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May 18, 2021Wow, I was wary at first but now this album is all I think about. Unconventional and wise. Fiona Apple at her best.
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May 18, 2021This album is definitely a grower. I didn't like it at first, but now I'm listening at least once a week. It's innovative, original and completely out of the box. It might not be appealing to everyone
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Jun 16, 2021A fantastically enjoyable and interesting album the whole way through. I can listen to it endlessly and never get bored.
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Nov 13, 2021It’s a modern masterpiece and it can only be made by Fiona Apple. Love her new experiments. This is one of her best albums for sure.
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Oct 9, 2021The way every single music outlet collectively decided this was a masterpiece but the jobless fat ugly misogynists hate that it got a higher rating than their fav so they use the little power this website has given them to lower her score just for the thrill of it.
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Nov 13, 2021Its above this world! "Fetch the bolt cutters" and "Norman F*cking Rockwell" are maybe the bests albums ever.
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Nov 13, 2021most perfect album ever fiona apple has done it once again. the production of it is something i’ve truly never heard before which is something i find a lot in her music.
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Jul 15, 2022she's such an icon and this is perfect. fiona apple IS the music industry forever
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Mar 26, 2022This album is lyrically incredible poetic but still brutally honest and self aware, but still enough lines to **** the patriarchy! congratulation Fiona, you done good [:
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Apr 12, 2022This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
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May 13, 2022
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Jun 12, 2022the best album of 2020, fiona managed to outdo herself with this work of art.
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Sep 18, 20229.8/10
Only Fiona Apple can only use the call of the cats and dogs, the sound sent by the bench, a piano and a long string of sighs to write a song. -
Oct 9, 2022Fiona Apple's latest album, Fetch the Bolt Cutters is one of the greatest alt-rock albums ever. Shameika has some of the greatest vocals of all time making it an incredible rock song.
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Jun 21, 2023
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Nov 25, 2022As a writer I can say that Apple is one of those indescribable and unpredictable women, this album is magical and it is the best of 2020, even one of the best of all time.
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Sep 4, 2023
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Sep 8, 2023Fetch the Bolt cutters i’ve been in here too long MASTERPIECE fiona will never disappoint me i love every thing shes doing
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Jul 25, 2020
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Aug 3, 2020
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Apr 24, 2020Great album. Second time listening reminds of Tom Waits Bone Machine and after listening to title track, Fetch the Bolt Cutters, a few times, I am dying to here Tom do a cover!!
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Dec 10, 2020Time will tell of course, but this absolutely feels like a classic album already. The cohesion and the flow between tracks is stellar, considering how chaotic the instrumentals and the riffs can be. Despite how intensely layered it is, it never feels exhausting or like it overstays its welcome. A Fiona Apple album is always a gift.
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Dec 30, 2020Fiona Apple is not one of the artists I listen to on a daily basis and after a lot of reviews and opinions I've decided to give it a listen. I was hooked. I loved the lyricism and even though the sound is not one of my favorites this was a really good album. Fiona is a wonderful artist.
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Nov 18, 2021The entire album is a masterpiece, but the title track especially is underrated.
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Oct 1, 2020
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Apr 17, 2020Most relevant female artist of the 21st century is back with a poignant, playful and personal album for the ages. Another one, that is.
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May 20, 2020Maybe Fetch The Bolt Cutters not perfect for emotional connections but this album has variation this makes Fetch The Bolt Cutters special album, even she yells it sounds great, Fetch The Bolt Cutters is a masterpiece.
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Apr 18, 2020although i prefer the Idler Wheel..., this is a truly fantastic and unique album with all of the Fiona Apple wit and intricacy. There are exhilarating moments on this record that are hard to come by anywhere else.
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Apr 28, 2020Fiona apple is an artist that never really can't impress. Even though I am particularly a Hip Hop and Rap fan, I can see the artistry and brilliance of this album. I found the lyrics amazing and insightful. I truly think this maybe be the best album released this year within this particular genre. My only real complaint is the songs could blend a bit better.
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Dec 3, 2020
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Apr 18, 2020It's a funny one this, an 8 year wait? Who could have thought we'd get this and all it's greatness, however the record is one of a million for me as I can feel the said greatness pointed out by all these reviews but at some points cannot hear what some of these people want me too, sad to say really...
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May 29, 2020SOOOOO GOOD, SUCH AN AMAZING ALBUM
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Jun 3, 2020It gets better with every listen. My second favourite Fiona album behind When The Pawn. The production is great and some of the best songwriting of her career. Sone tracks are a bit to log but apart from that it’s pretty much perfect.
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May 25, 2021Fiona Apple's pandemic project, filled with new alternative takes on her musical style has left me feeling great and refreshed.
FAV TRACK: Rack of His
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Jul 31, 2020
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Nov 20, 2020This album is the definition of human emotion. Exploring the concepts of love, anger, sadness and joy, Fionna's ability to turn a song on its head within a blink of an eye is second to none. Writing ranges from comedic to shocking. Fantastic album.
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Sep 9, 2021Do have anything else to say? It's a practically perfect album. It's Fiona.
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Sep 16, 2022You might not like the songs, but you do have to agree that this album is one of her best.
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Apr 22, 2020
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May 15, 2020Percussion like I've never heard before. Fiona Apple's songwriting ability is on full display, touching on relevant topics with a razor's edge.
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Dec 3, 2020I didn't know Fiona before and her work was strangely tempting to me. Strange and pleasant.
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Apr 17, 2020It is truly a nice album, with strong lyrics at times. Loved the sincerity she provided and the production she so meticulously took care of.
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Apr 22, 2020Why does this have a 100 score when half of the reviews are 100 and the other half less than 100? I put the average at 94-95. Are you using median for some bizarre reason to average the score?
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Jan 17, 2022
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May 22, 2020A really good album with amusing lyrics. But not a single song is as good as "Every Single Night", and too much of the time she just rambles on not really singing. Overrated as hell but still great if it's your thing.
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Apr 18, 2020Quite a good album with a couple of slip ups.
In it's best moments it's just idler wheel 2 in its worst it's unapologetically just boring (luckily is more good than boring).
I'd say this is a 8- or so.
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Jul 25, 2020I listened to the album on Apple Music. It's soft and swift omg i forgot what I felt when I heard the songs the first time
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Jul 7, 2020Anyone rating low didn't finish the album or can't comprehend human emotion.
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Jul 11, 2020Wow just... wow. I agree that it isn't the BEST album of the year but it's still a fine piece of pop-rock filled with moving ballads. Fiona' voice is as strong as ever as well. Higlights: newspaper, the title track, shameika
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Apr 25, 2022honeslty a beautiful album, I just never go back to it, but when I do, it's beautiful.
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May 7, 2020
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Apr 17, 2020Creative, cheerful, it has a sound unit, but it is not a masterpiece. I liked the way it was recorded, the improvisations, the lyrics about everyday life. The final product is simply good. Björk has already done better jobs.
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Sep 15, 2020It's a good but the rave reviews felt too sensational. Many solid songs, great production, not a 10/10, must-listen album.
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Nov 30, 2020Good, but very undefining, sounds very experimental both in composition and recording and the whole thing feels "out" and open.
I don´t see the ultra praise that it gets. After one listen i did not feel compelled to give it another round.
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Apr 17, 2020
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Jul 1, 2020I'm not too sure what to think of this album. My overall impression is positive, as the album has its moments, but at times it's all a bit too mad for me. Fiona is clearly very talented and creative, but occasionally she just seems to try too hard.
Awards & Rankings
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Aug 18, 2020Guttural, soft, cacophonous, and poetic, Fetch the Bolt Cutters is a reminder of Apple’s genius and that we are all interconnected, one people, existing in a pulse.
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Classic Rock MagazineJul 6, 2020Forget the bolt cutters, Apple's already shed her last shackle. [Summer 2020, p.87]
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UncutMay 22, 2020Fetch The Bolt Cutters is mostly the soundtrack of liberation, not recrimination, with Apple's piano keys, battering on the walls and barking dogs as its percussive, beating heart. [Jul 2020, p.27]