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Regina Spektor
Far
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AMG Review of Far
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All Music GuideRegina Spektor worked with no less than four big-name producers on Far, all of them with very different backgrounds: David Kahne was her collaborator on 2006's Begin to Hope; Garret "Jacknife" Lee counts R.E.M. and U2 among his credits; Jeff Lynne's lavish sound is famous on ELO's albums; and Mike Elizondo has worked with Fiona Apple and Maroon 5. It's something of a surprise, then, that Far sounds so homogenized. On Soviet Kitsch and Begin to Hope, Spektor's wide-eyed moments were balanced with darker, knowing songs that kept her music grounded. Here, almost all of the rough or unpredictable edges have been smoothed away, and all that's left is Spektor's sweet, quirky side. At times, Far gets close to being unbearably precious, whether it's putting Spektor's name in all lowercase letters in the liner notes, her dolphin on the otherwise charming "Folding Chair," or lyrics like "We made our own computer out of macaroni pieces" on the chirpy opener, "The Calculation." Even the album's darker tracks, such as the percussion-heavy "Machine," are surprisingly sugary compared to her previous work. However, Spektor's guileless voice and delivery allow her to get away with sounds and ideas that would be horribly cloying in the hands of almost any other artist. She manages to make a song with the chorus "Eet, eet, eet" catchy and affecting, and fashions an observant and witty story out of returning a wallet to Blockbuster Video. Still, Far's best moments occur when Spektor turns down the whimsy a few notches. It's probably not a coincidence that the Kahne-produced "Human of the Year" shares some of Begin to Hope's intimacy and ambition, but "Blue Lips" and "Man of a Thousand Faces" also let Spektor's more mature -- but not overly serious -- side shine. Likewise, "Two Birds" and "One More Time with Feeling" show that she hasn't lost her touch for deceptively pretty pop with clever lyrics. While Far is far from bad, it doesn't quite live up to expectations, either, based on all the talent involved in making it and how fully Spektor expressed herself on Begin to Hope.
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CD Review: Regina Spektor ~ Far
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There’s a song on Regina Spektor’s newest album, Far, which, aside from being the strongest track in the whole work, also stands as a 3-minute, 43-second distillation of the very essence of Spektor’s music. “Dance Anthem of the 80’s” has everything that makes a Regina Spektor song a Regina Spektor song. The intro kicks things [...]
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Review: Regina Spektor - Far (* * * 1/2)
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Regina Spektor has always been difficult to pigeonhole, creating quirky pop music that falls somewhere between radio-friendly piano rock and avant-garde anti-folk depending on the album and the song. Her latest, Far, feels like a step toward the former genre, but the thirteen tracks contain more than a few moments of grin-inducing weirdness that give the album the dose of Spektor's unique chara...
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Regina Spektor: Far (Review)
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Regina Spektor returns with a new album that's darker than Begin to Hope, but just as poppy.
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Regina Spektor...Trapped In A Toilet
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Man of a Thousand FacesHere is the newest video from Regina Spektor's latest album Far for the song "Man of a Thousand Faces," filled with kaleidoscopes, glitter, water and more.It's sort of hilarious to imagine she's trapped inside of a toilet in the opening and closing shots.The video comes with the special CD/DVD Edition of Far, which comes with two extra tracks & four videos.
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record review: Regina Spektor - Far
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I generally can’t stand female vocalists. There are a few exceptions. Regina Spektor is always an exception. Regina Spektor’s five album discography is brilliant, and her latest release, Far, beautifully fluctuates between playful songs and gloomy, serious ones. Sometimes the songs themselves combine surprisingly solemn lyrics with happier melodies. “Machine” is a deliciously creepy number
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Regina Spektor - Far, Album Review & Giveaway
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Regina SpektorFarSireout June 23rd[77][Rating Scale]7.7 out of 10 starsAfter you listen to this album, you will arrive at 1 of the 2 following conclusions:1. this album really good2. this album is really really goodYou can keep adding “really”s if you want because not only is this album superb on its first pass, but it [...]
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Regina Spektor: Far
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After breaking into the mainstream with her previous record Begin To Hope, it seemed everyone was after a little bit of Miss Spektor. From adverts about cars to movies about girls, Regina's music, both new and old, seemed to take-over the world and now, with this, her fifth full length record, she seems intent on doing it all over again.
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Laughing With - [Regina Spektor]
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With a few excellent exceptions this year, it seems that often the anticipation of a new CD release proves to be more thrilling than the actual CD itself. The curse of hype? Perhaps. Already, Regina Spektor is getting "reviews" left and right for Far, to be released June 30, despite the fact that most people have only heard "Laughing With" and base their feelings on that song alone. Am I p...
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Regina Spektor Debuts New Single
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It's no secret how much I love Regina and how I have been anxiously awaiing he release of her new album. Far, this summer. Today she posted the first single from her upcoming album on her myspace page and lo and behold I have a copy here in my hot little iPod. hands... Have a lsiten as I think it is a fitting song for our age and one that will be well recieved by her fans as well as newbies to...
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Regina Spektor TV appearances
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With her new album, far, just a couple weeks away, Regina Spektor is hot on the promo appearance stage. Fans can catch Spektor performing live on Good Morning America on June 23 (release day) and will follow that up with David Letterman on June 26. Spektor also has videos for 'Dance Anthem of the 80's' "Man of a Thousand Faces" and "Eet" posted across the video sharing universe. Her new album c...
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Regina Spektor: Far
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After breaking into the mainstream with her previous record Begin To Hope, it seemed everyone was after a little bit of Miss Spektor. From adverts about cars to movies about girls, Regina's music, both new and old, seemed to take-over the world and now, with this, her fifth full length record, she seems intent on doing it all over again.
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Regina Spektor to release new album "Far"
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Quirky storytelling NYC piano diva Regina Spektor has announced the release of her new album. Far will be released June 23rd.Apparently four different producers worked with the Moscow-born Spektor on the 13-track album, including ELO's Jeff Lynne.Regina Spektor's websiteRegina Spektor's Myspace
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Regina Spektor - Far, Album Review & Giveaway
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Regina SpektorFarSireout June 23rd[77][Rating Scale]7.7 out of 10 starsAfter you listen to this album, you will arrive at 1 of the 2 following conclusions:1. this album really good2. this album is really really goodYou can keep adding “really”s if you want because not only is this album superb on its first pass, but it [...]
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New Regina Spektor due June 23
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After two long years, Regina Spektor fans finally know when they can hear a new album. Sire Records and Spektor have announced that Far will be released on June 23.Spektor worked with four different producers from four different distinguished sounds for the new album including Jeff Lynne (ELO, The Traveling Wilburys), Mike Elizondo (Dr. Dre, Eminem), David Kahne (Paul McCartney, the Strokes) an...
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Regina Spektor...Trapped In A Toilet
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Man of a Thousand FacesHere is the newest video from Regina Spektor's latest album Far for the song "Man of a Thousand Faces," filled with kaleidoscopes, glitter, water and more.It's sort of hilarious to imagine she's trapped inside of a toilet in the opening and closing shots.The video comes with the special CD/DVD Edition of Far, which comes with two extra tracks & four videos.
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Regina Spektor Plays The Beacon Tonight, New Album Streaming, New Videos, New US Tour Dates
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Regina Spektor – “Eet”Regina Spektor’s new album Far comes out on June 23 and she’s playing a big record release show tonight (June 17) at the newly restored Beacon Theater. Curiously, until this new September mini-tour was announced, the Beacon gig was Regina’s only (announced) US play in support of the new album. Taking a [...]
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Regina Spektor Announces New Album Details
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Regina Spektor is set to release her latest album this later this year.The singer will release her new album, 'Far', on June 23.The 13-track album is the follow-up to 2006's 'Begin To Hope'. Regina Spektor
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Regina Spektor Touring (Beacon), New Album, Presale Info
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Regina Spektor - FarRegina Spektor is about to put out a new record called Far, and as you might expect, she's coming to town to play a big show at the Beacon Theatre on June 17, 2009. Tickets for that show are on presale now, (Password: HEREGINA) and they go on sale to the general [...]
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Regina Spektor gives "Laughing With" video preview
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As you are probably aware, indie piano darling Regina Spektor is set to release her new studio album, Far, on June 23rd.Spektor has just posted a preview of the video for the album's first single "Laughing With". You can check it out here:Laughing With 30 sec. previewRegina Spektor's websiteRegina Spektor's Myspace
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Laughing With - [Regina Spektor]
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With a few excellent exceptions this year, it seems that often the anticipation of a new CD release proves to be more thrilling than the actual CD itself. The curse of hype? Perhaps. Already, Regina Spektor is getting "reviews" left and right for Far, to be released June 30, despite the fact that most people have only heard "Laughing With" and base their feelings on that song alone. Am I p...
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Regina Spektor is “Laughing With” Conan
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Regina Spektor stopped by the Tonight show and performed "Laughing With." Check it out below:Buy "Laughing With" on iTunes
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Album Reviews: Regina Spektor, God Help the Girl, Moby, Cage, and Coffinberry
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Regina Spektor to Write Songs for Broadway Musical
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Regina Spektor’s latest album Far has only been out since June, but the singer/songwriter is already planning her next move. Spektor has been tapped to write music for an upcoming Broadway-aimed musical called Beauty, Playbill reports. The musical,...
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