Quadophile....and I guess Auphile I beg to differ
Perhaps yes it can be considered as more "commercial" in that as opposed to the more open structure of her previous music which I think emphasized "space", space btwn notes, space btwn the players...this time there is a more resolute song structure with tighter playing...the temp shifts at times are dramatic, and though at first it may sound "commercial" in that some of the "beats" used are more of popular music at times, the complexity of interplay remains or even goes further. Guitarist neal alger, previously contributing more in terms of texture & color, here while continuing to do so provides some outstanding solos....he really lets go...I didn't know he could wail like that. On motive trying to appeal to a wider audience, I really don't think so...just consider the lyrics: no....but what she has done is further experiment with some elements of popular music: the key is she really makes it her own. In this sense, this album I actually think is more adventerous than some others of hers...after her initial success, it seemed to me she was getting into a comfort zone and risking becoming repetitive.
