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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 | |||
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| 1. Oedipus | |||
| 2. Love Affair | |||
| 3. Poor Little Rich Boy | |||
| 4. Sailor Song | |||
| 5. Mary Ann | |||
| 6. Prisoners | |||
| 7. Consequence Of Sounds | |||
| 8. Daniel Cowman | |||
| 9. Lacrimosa | |||
| 10. Pavlov's Daughter | |||
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| Disc: 2 | |||
| 1. The Survival Guide To Soviet Kitsch | |||
| 2. Us | |||
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Expecting a Tori Amos or Bjork clone it was a pleasant surprise to find that this dysfunctional mix of songs and stories sounds more like a blend of Michelle Shocked, Patti Smith and the wonderful Ani Difranco. Regina's confidence, vocal range and swirling piano skills are apparent from the start, the album feel is so close to the live renditions. Spend your time and get to know the songs, its not an easy listen the first time. Enjoy.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
As the title suggests Regina is indeed a strange and enticing mix of the two.
This particular version (CD+DVD) has the added extra of a few bizarre short-films set to Regina’s fine brand of emotional quirk.
The single 'Us' has been getting a lot of airplay and deservedly so. It has a great feel to it, might sound a little like a pianist at a ballet recital to start with, but it soon rolls into some lovely sustained strings and piano.
Basically if you were a fan of early Tori Amos or a fan of early Bjork then I think you will love this album. Please note her sound is not Tori and neither is it Bjork, but from the first listen you will see why I quote these two in order to describe her unique and enthralling sound.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This was the first Regina Spektor album I bought, and I still think it's by far the best. Full of quirk and intrigue, whereas (dare I say it) some of the later works (like new album Begin To Hope) have elements of Norah Jones and other duller singer/songwriters. Oedipus, Chimo Limo, Consequence Of Sound, Lacrimosa.....the list of brilliant and highly original songs is endless. Full of personality, everybody should definitely buy this album.
The only thing that lets it down is the poor production on some of the tracks (is that a ruler I hear being banged on a desk as percussion in one song?...), but in some ways this does add to the quirkiness....
The only thing that lets it down is the poor production on some of the tracks (is that a ruler I hear being banged on a desk as percussion in one song?...), but in some ways this does add to the quirkiness....
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glorious soundscape
One of my favourite albums by any artist - and enjoyed many times over. Not overly complex in piano accompaniment, but everything fits together really well. Read more
Published 16 months ago by L. James
regina is great
I saw regina live in sydney a few months ago and she was awesome. Which led me to get this album and it brought back great memories. A couple of great songs
Published 24 months ago by Nicholas Ashley
A great easy listen
Regina Spector is not for everyone, But I think she is amazing. If you like any of her songs buy all of her albums, they are not all the same but they are all amazing. Read more
Published on 16 Sep 2009 by Mr. Graham Smith
Darkly twee piano and vocal singer-songwriter album
From the Wikipedia website:
"Mary Ann Meets The Gravediggers And Other Short Stories is a compilation album by Regina Spektor, released in 2006 for the UK market. Read more
"Mary Ann Meets The Gravediggers And Other Short Stories is a compilation album by Regina Spektor, released in 2006 for the UK market. Read more
Published on 5 Aug 2009 by BS on parade
Purpose of this album
This album is for UK fans, as her previosuly album/s not available in the UK. It contains songs from her previously album/s (not avaiable in UK). Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2007 by Luvlyloz
This is a compilation album
The reviews here are saying this is Regina Spektor's best album but since it is a 'best of' compilation of her previous three outing this shouldn't come as a surprise. Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2007 by The Groke
The Day That Daniel Cowman...
... Bought this album, the world should of began again.
This is probably Regina Spektor's best album to date. Read more
This is probably Regina Spektor's best album to date. Read more
Published on 9 July 2007 by Dramatica Leigh
Judge Regina on this album
...because it's her best. Her most consistent collection of songs (to date), where she gives her incredible voice full reign over the music. Read more
Published on 19 Mar 2007 by Some call me... photoshop
A brilliant introduction to Regina's work
Having only heard "Us" and "Fidelity" I was keen to try out more of Regina Spektor's unique songs, and the fact that I was getting both a CD and a DVD for under £8 made my decision... Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2007 by Zarino Zappia
Hit and miss
I got this LP just out of general curiousity and someone got it for a birthday pressie for me.
There are a handfull of amazing songs on here particularly Oedipus and... Read more
There are a handfull of amazing songs on here particularly Oedipus and... Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2007 by SL Malmstrom
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