Landed

Although Folds's songwriting influences are sometimes obvious -- from Randy Newman-esque non-heroic and unreliable narrators to the label-mandated attempt to write an Elton John song in "Landed" -- what becomes clear upon immersing yourself in this broad sampling of his work is how specific and individual Folds' voice was from the get-go and has remained through the years.

Eric Williams: "The Best Imitation" of Ben Folds Eric Williams 2011

Although Folds's songwriting influences are sometimes obvious -- from Randy Newman-esque non-heroic and unreliable narrators to the label-mandated attempt to write an Elton John song in "Landed" -- what becomes clear upon immersing yourself in this broad sampling of his work is how specific and individual Folds' voice was from the get-go and has remained through the years.

Eric Williams: "The Best Imitation" of Ben Folds Eric Williams 2011

In the days when Christian Talbot-Lowry was a little girl, that is to say between the eighties and nineties of the nineteenth century, the class known as Landed Gentry was still pre-eminent in Ireland.

Mount Music Martin Ross 1888

Some things (resources) are simply too precious to be trusted to the feudal overlordship of individuals and the so-called Landed Aristochracy.

NewWest.Net All Headlines 2009

(Soundbite of song "Landed") Mr. FOLDS: (Singing) We'd hit the bottom, I thought it was my fault.

Ben Folds Finds A 'Way To Normal' 2008

'Landed' and 'Give Judy My Notice' are obvious single tracks - the latter of which first appeared on the Speed Graphic ep and stood out a mile.

Archive 2005-04-01 annawaits 2005

This being said, Ben's own piano work on Songs For Silverman is something that hits you straight away - 'Landed', for example, is a standard song made infinitely better by the intricate piano that runs through it.

Archive 2005-04-01 annawaits 2005

"Landed," exclaimed White, with his boyish face flushed with elation.

Cabbages and Kings 1904

"Landed," exclaimed White, with his boyish face flushed with elation.

Cabbages and Kings O. Henry 1886

Landed safe at the Bricklayers Arms, where an officer of the Customs examined Mr Weston's box for smuggled Lace!!!

Letter 290 2009