Regina Spektor- Far
August 15th 2009 03:19
I have waited three very long years for Regina to release a new album. i first fell in love with her with the release of 2006's 'Begin To Hope' record which was one of my favorites for that year. I fell in love with her voice. The Russian born New Yorker who can sing with sweet seduction, powerful passion and angst harmonies encaptured my heart. I even wrote her a love letter in a blog which my upset my girlfriend at the time. probably because I said I would leave her for Regina. But finally, her beautiful voice and piano melodies are back on her new album "Far', and yes the love affair continues.
Unlike "Begin To Hope' which saw a more poppier, upbeat sound, this record is a lot more mellow. An album suited to the New York autumn with light grey clouded skies, brown leaves falling from trees and sitting in a warm cosy New York apartment over looking a park. "Wallet" tells the tale of finding someone's wallet and leaving it for them at Blockbuster. "Machine" tells about the life of a robot. "Dance Anthem Of The 80's" is great innocent love song about liking boys at a meat market. "Genius Next Door" tells a tale of the mundane events of the “Genius” while more exciting things are happening around him. Regina's lyrical content has always been a little bizarre and little of kilter but fits her anti-folk style. Other standout tracks include "Eet" and the jamicanesque feel to "Folding Chair" and the most serious and poignant song on the album "Laughing With God".
Overall, the wait has well and truly been worth it. Regina has matured in songwriting even with her kitsch little tales in songs. It was the right album to make after "Begin To Hope". I only wish it came sooner, but then again, even if she could churn out a new record every year, I'd still want more. With any luck we will see her grace our shores again for another tour and I'll be there, front and centre with the dreamy look in his eyes singing along.
Unlike "Begin To Hope' which saw a more poppier, upbeat sound, this record is a lot more mellow. An album suited to the New York autumn with light grey clouded skies, brown leaves falling from trees and sitting in a warm cosy New York apartment over looking a park. "Wallet" tells the tale of finding someone's wallet and leaving it for them at Blockbuster. "Machine" tells about the life of a robot. "Dance Anthem Of The 80's" is great innocent love song about liking boys at a meat market. "Genius Next Door" tells a tale of the mundane events of the “Genius” while more exciting things are happening around him. Regina's lyrical content has always been a little bizarre and little of kilter but fits her anti-folk style. Other standout tracks include "Eet" and the jamicanesque feel to "Folding Chair" and the most serious and poignant song on the album "Laughing With God".
Overall, the wait has well and truly been worth it. Regina has matured in songwriting even with her kitsch little tales in songs. It was the right album to make after "Begin To Hope". I only wish it came sooner, but then again, even if she could churn out a new record every year, I'd still want more. With any luck we will see her grace our shores again for another tour and I'll be there, front and centre with the dreamy look in his eyes singing along.
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