With Fiona Apple's 'The Idler Wheel...' making a strong debut on the Billboard Album Charts at the No. 3 slot, we're taking a look back on the singer-songwriter's intensely creative career. Although four albums in 16 years isn't exactly prolific, all of them—from 1996's 'Tidal' to her recent June 19 release—are clear-cut classics. Given Fiona's peerless, fearless ability to express her thoughts in a way that is both candid and literary, it's not hard to be in awe of her talents. Above, Fiona Apple poses for a portrait in New York prior to the release of her debut.