Normally, i wouldn't directly attack a top 10 choice since, first and foremost, it's about personal taste.
But in this case, I want to point out that the song "Smoke" off of this album is tied for the WORST lyrics of all time.
Then Natlie contributes the always deep and thought provoking line "What's up with that?" to the music world. As in;
"My Lullaby, hung out to dry
What's up with that
It's over
Where are you dad
Mum's lookin' sad
What's up with that
It's dark in here"
but she says it OVER AND OVER throughout the song ruining a GREAT chorus with HORRIBLE verses. That ALONE should knock "Left of the Middle" off the list!
----Andrew
It's cool. Everybody has different opinions
To be honest, that song is not exactly among my favorite Natalie songs either. I wouldn't exactly call it a black mark either. It has some really great music and the lyrics are okay (though, I agree, not among the best). Either way though, IMO, it certainly isn't enough to knock off an album with such great songs as "Torn", "Wishing I Was There", "Leave Me Alone", "Pigeons and Crumbs", and especially the title track. I will say though, while I still think Natalie is great, I am somewhat disappointed when it comes to "White Lillies Island". It's decent, but comes nowhere close to "Left of the Middle".
Now, I do agree with you about "Little Earthquakes". Though "Scarlet's Walk" is my favorite of hers, LE is next. Though I really do NOT like "Me and a Gun" (due to what the song is about), I really love the other songs on there. Like "Crucify", "Winter", "Mother", and especially "Tear In Your Hand".