Regina Spektor – Far
This is another album that has been very eagerly anticipated by me, although I was starting to expect disappointment after a lot of fans didn’t seem to be too happy with what they’d heard so far. And to be honest Laughing With didn’t really grab me instantly either. But, after having a listen… or five… I can happily say that this is actually quite a good album!
As I said, even though this is an album I couldn’t wait to hear, I wasn’t sure if I was actually going to like it. So with the opening track The Calculation, I was pleasantly surprised – I loved it! She’s definitely progressing further from the Soviet Kitsch side of things and the more unusual vocalising, which isn’t a good thing, but the content of her songs isn’t any less interesting. And although I’m not sold on all the tracks (Two Birds, Genius Next Door, I’m looking at you) there are a few that I like a lot. Plus there’s a lot more listening to be done.
Personally I preferred Begin to Hope (controversial?), but tracks like Folding Chair, Machine, Blue Lips and of course, the single Laughing With (it grew on me a lot) are defnitely worth it. Not to mention what is, for me, the stand out track Dance Anthem of the 80s which is, of course, anything but that.
Yeah so I think it’s probably worth your money.
Regina’s website and myspace to nosey at.
Far is released June 22rd on Sire. Pre-order the album from her site or iTunes now.
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