Regina Spektor - Begin to Hope
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Free Music Review: Spektored : A Worthy Successor to Fiona Apple
Hit: 4 Stars
I knew Regina from her album "Soviet Kitsch", so I wasn't expecting anything revolutionary from this CD. My primary concern was with her voice - on that earlier album, it was more tinny and reed-like, and its obvious that she has worked very hard to get to where she is right now.
Regina Spektor, for the uninitiated, is very much in the Fiona Apple/Tori Amos mold. She isn't quite as lyrically gifted (or weird) as Amos is, but she is in every way comparable to Fiona Apple. In fact, listening to Track 1 "Fidelity", it is evident that Regina's voice is now much more comfortable in the lower register, lending the entire CD a smoky, blues-bar feel that is very, very appealing.
Reviewers have compared this to Feists' "The Reminder" and "I Megaphone" by Imogen Heap. I would agree, but if there is one peeve, and a minor one at that, is that I think Regina should go all out and indulge herself in the more orchestral pieces of work that she seems more inclined to. Some of the songs here, such as "Samson" are in dire need of a revamped version. Then again, I have not seen her in concert, so maybe she does do things differently on stage.
Regina Spektor's voice, however, is an acquired taste. I would say that if you don't like Joanna Newsom, you won't like this. Regina and Joanna sing from the same place, and this has been an issue for many listeners who like the music, but don't like the voice.
The 30 second audio samples on Amazon don't do this justice. If you are a fan of Tori, Fiona or even Alanis, I would say, give this a blind buy. You won't regret, and even in the worst case scenario, there are at least four good songs here that you can revisit.
Four Stars.
Free Music Review: Regina Spektor - Begin to Hope
Hit: 5 Stars
2 CD's with bonus "Music Box." Disc One is GREAT! Disc Two is okay (except Music Box, which is an awesome song!) Free Music Review: Highly Recommended
Hit: 5 Stars
This is divine pop music. I don't bother to review many albums, and not because I don't have an opinion, but because I don't really care enough to voice it. Regina Spektor's voice is silky smooth, and there is a wonderful poetic eccentricity to her lyrics and her overall musical sensibility. You'll be happy you bought this album.Free Music Review: Improving artist
Hit: 4 Stars
Not sure where this album falls in her most recent releases." Soviet kitch", was good musically, but flawed lyrically. This album is an improvement in both area's. worth a listen..Free Music Review: spectaculous regina spektor
Hit: 5 Stars
This music belongs to the short list of my favourites. Regina Spektor sings with passion, youth and emotion - and still is such a very good songwriter-singer-musician - I won't go anywhere without this disc.