Search - Ani Difranco :: To the Teeth

Ani Difranco
To the Teeth
Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock

Track Listings (13) - Disc #1
1. To the Teeth
2. Soft Shoulder
3. Wish I May
4. Freakshow
5. Going Once
6. Hello Birmingham
7. Back Back Back
8. Swing
9. Carry You Around
10. Cloud Blood
11. The Arrivals Gate
12. Providence
13. I Know This Bar

header=[] body=[This CD is available to be requested as disc only.]

header=[] body=[This CD is available to be requested with the disc and back insert.]

header=[] body=[This CD is available to be requested with the disc and front insert.]

header=[] body=[This CD is available to be requested with the disc, front and back inserts.]

Larger Image

CD Details

All Artists: Ani Difranco
Title: To the Teeth
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 4
Label: Righteous Babe
Original Release Date: 11/16/1999
Release Date: 11/16/1999
Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock
Styles: Singer-Songwriters, Indie & Lo-Fi, New Wave & Post-Punk, Contemporary Folk, Singer-Songwriters, Folk Rock
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 748731701727, 0044001791321, 5060031121728, 711297159028

Synopsis

Amazon.com

The follow-up to the ambitious Up Up Up Up Up Up finds the prolific Ani DiFranco striving to expand the range of her brand of do-it-yourself folk. Here she incorporates organ, clarinet, megaphone, and even an ill-advised rap courtesy of Corey Parker, whose father, former James Brown sideman Maceo, contributes saxophone to a few tracks. DiFranco, meanwhile, handles her usual array of instruments, taking on bass, drums, guitar, and, of course, vocals. That voice has changed since her 1990 debut. A smoky quality adds a layer of expression and maturity to still-angry protestations such as the title track and its whispery counterpoint, "Back Back Back." There's even an appearance here from the Unpronounceable One, a.k.a. the Artist, who lends his distinctive voice to the alternately dense and quiet "Providence." Regardless of guest appearances and new vocal and instrumental colors, however, DiFranco's ace remains the quiet, confessional tone she brings to introspective songs such as "I Know This Bar." The sound of her fingers sliding from one warm chord to the next is DiFranco at her strongest. Matthew Cooke

Similar CDs

	Sense Field Tonight And Forever Genres: Alternative Rock, Rock Label: Nettwerk Records
1

	Skaguitar Skaguitar Genre: International Music
?

	Redd Foxx, Pigmeat Markham Two of a Kind Genres: Special Interest, Pop Label: Fuel 2000
?

	Conjunto Amanecer Quien No Ha Dicho Genres: International Music, Latin Music Label: Vismar
?

	Various Artists All The Best From Ireland: 40 Irish Favorites [2-CD SET] Genres: Folk, International Music, Pop Label: Madacy Records
?

Similarly Requested CDs

	Ani Difranco Not a Pretty Girl Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock Label: Righteous Babe
13

	Ani Difranco Revelling/Reckoning Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock Label: Righteous Babe
4

	Ani Difranco Evolve Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock Label: Righteous Babe
4

	Ani Difranco Little Plastic Castle Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock Label: Righteous Babe
13

	Ani Difranco Up Up Up Up Up Up Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock Label: Righteous Babe
11

	Ani Difranco Puddle Dive Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock Label: Righteous Babe
3

	Ani Difranco Like I Said Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock Label: Righteous Babe
5

	Radiohead The Bends Genres: Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock Label: Capitol
51

	Diana Krall Love Scenes Genres: Jazz, Pop, Broadway & Vocalists Label: Grp Records
14

	Elvis Costello, Attractions The Very Best Of Elvis Costello And The Attractions Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock Label: Rykodisc
21

CD Reviews

Ani rocks on

Abbigail Frelich | Newark, DE USA | 11/29/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"i've been a fan of ani's for a few years now, and i, like many "old school" fans, love her early work. it was gritty, controversial, and intimate. what i don't understand is the amount of flack she has been receiving for allowing herself to mature and grow... her voice, her lyrics, her music as a whole have long been a reflection of herself and the world as seen through ani's eyes. to the teeth is quite possibly my favorite ani production to date. from the scolding, honest tone of the title track to the funky sounds of maceo parker to the influence of "the artist" on providence, i was captivated by the album. i hate to point out the obvious, but times change, the world still turns, and life goes on. i'm honored to have the pleasure of hearing ani's music grow with it."

She never fails

sarafina_j | Michigan, USA | 12/02/1999

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Ani D. never ceases to amaze with her talent. "to the teeth", the second album ani has released in 1999, once again demonstrates ani's ability to grow as an artist. This album is on the same track as "up up up up up up"; full of new style and amazing sounds. She does include some of her trademark styles: her political lyrics, percussionistic guitar, and her wide range of vocals, but "to the teeth" also introduces multiple instruments into the songs and a very special guest appearance by the artist formerly known as prince. This album is joy to listen to and definitely worth investing in. Ani has a unique and characteristic style that continues to get better and better as she explores new genres of her talent."

The Products of Evolution

William Krischke | Portland, OR United States | 02/06/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"A lot of people complained when Ani Difranco released Little Plastic Castles. What is this? Where's teh fiery fast finger-picking and passionate political lyrics that we know and love? Admittedly, I was one of the ones complaining. Happily, I was not one of the ones who stopped listening. To The Teeth is the payoff for that perseverance. This is the album that Up and Castles wanted to be, tried to be. Or maybe that I wanted them to be. This is the album that has been coming ever since the evolution began, since the queen of folk/punk started playing with jazz/funk arrangements, since she toned down the lyrics (in volume and tone, not in content. I'm learning nowadays that when Ani's being quiet, that's when to watch for flying objects.) This is the culmination, or maturation, of the (r)evolution. Simply put, this album is excellent. From track one to I Know This Bar, there's hardly a forgettable track on the whole piece of plastic. That's freaking amazing. Personal favorites -- ones I play over and over and over again -- are Wish I May (perhaps the most despairing song ever), Freak Show, and Swing. All of Ani's albums are good -- meaning better than the average folk/rock album -- but this is one of her best. And that's saying plenty. -wk..."

Musical Genius

George Mitry | Melbourne, Australia | 02/10/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Being only a new Ani fan, and purchasing Living in Clip as the first to my collection, I grew very fond of Ani immediately! However, after purchasing Up up up up up, I was left confused, as that album didn't click with me! I then bought Little Plastic Castle, and it was love at first hear! To the teeth was then released...and it confirmed everything; Ani is a living musical genius! I can listen to the album hours at end, and not get bored. Every listening is a new venture for me...you always pick up on something new that you didn't hear the previous time. 'In my humble opinion, here's what I suggest you do:' BUY THIS ALBUM, and indulge. It is one of the greatest musical works I have ever heard!"

It's growing on me

Jon | Los Angeles | 11/25/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I have a feeling that fans who are new to Ani will enjoy this much more than old school fans. Not exactly words of wisdom, I know. Fans who discovered Ani with Little Plastic Castle or UPUPUP will like To the Teeth, especially if they liked UPUPUP. To the Teeth is almost a continuation of UPUPUP. You can tell the direction she is heading just by the way she is playing her guitar. That direction is not anywhere near her older style... thus, old school fans tend to get more and more teed off as the newer material is recorded. And then newer fans tend to complain that old school fans complain too much. But it's hard to even compare her CD's to one another, especially when you fell in love with Ani's music back in her NotaPrettyDilate days. The thing is, old school fans would like this CD if there was any other name besides Ani Difranco on it. As much as I think I should wince at the rap solo on "Swing" . . . I actually LIKE it. It's fun. Pure and simple. It shows exactly how she does not take herself too seriously. And I wouldn't have even known that Prince sang on "Providence" if it wasn't in the liner notes. The voices all blend together so beautifully. She's doing some amazing things musically on this CD, like playing the electric guitar in a way she's never done before.My biggest complaint would have to be the title song. Don't get me wrong, it is a great song on the same level as Tis of Thee and even Untouchable Face, but it is a very serious political song that is placed at the very beginning of a CD that is more FunBouncyExperimental than SeriousFolkyPolitcal."