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~ Regina Spektor
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  • Audio CD (12 Mar 2007)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Wea
  • ASIN: B000MTOP9G
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
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Regina Spektor's major-label debut, SOVIET KITSCH, presentsthe singer/songwriter's unique music in all its quirkiness and glory. Spare, piano-dominated arrangements frame Spektor's wispy singing, which at times is bold and theatrical in amanner that recalls Bjork, at others shy and fragile like Chan Marshall (AKA Cat Power). Except for the ragged punk rock of "Your Honor," the album is dominated by acoustic piano,allowing Spektor's unique songs--with their blend of storytelling, lyrical association, whimsy, satire, and heartfelt confession--to shine through. The music is sometimes willfully primitive, as on "Poor Little Rich Boy," with its sing-song melodies, tumbling lyrics, and countertop percussion. Although Spektor can verge on being cloyingly child-like, she also delivers meticulously crafted, detail-packed songs of great intensity and passion ("The Flowers") and sketches sweepingly beautiful metaphors ("Us"). Spektor effaces seriousnessand self-importance with her endearing sense of humor, relishing silliness and absurdity that is nevertheless rooted inemotional truth (particularly on "Chemo Limo"). The mixtureof irreverence and sincerity, of traditional songcraft and indie sensibility, is mighty appealing, making SOVIET KITSCHa debut to note.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Quirky Genius, 15 Jan 2006
This review is from: Soviet Kitsch (Audio CD)
If you like your vocals fresh and alluring, your lyrics unusual and slightly twisted and your singers the splitting image of Snow White then Regina Spektor is for you. She’s thrilled us before with 11:11 and Songs and her latest album of original material is no let down. It tells tales of life and romance and looks at things from every angle. Never missing a beat and never too predictable this album is the perfect soundtrack for anyone who’s tired of all things mainstream hasn’t forgot the meaning of “unique”.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars really good album - strange and original talent, 30 Jun 2006
By Jane (Bristol UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Soviet Kitsch (Audio CD)
I bought this album after being bowled over by the single 'Us'. At first I thought it was a bit of a let-down as the other tracks (apart from one) are much quieter and don't have the same 'wow' factor. But listening to it more I became quite addicted to it. She has a wonderful voice and the songs go off in unexpected directions. Also lots of lovely piano.

You couldn't really say she is like anyone else (which is a good thing) but to me she has elements of Bjork and Joni Mitchell - strange combination. My favourite tracks are - 'ode to divorce' ,'flowers', 'us' and 'somedays'.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Breath of fresh air, 11 Jul 2004
This review is from: Soviet Kitsch (Audio CD)
I have heard most of the songs on this CD (tho not yet released here in UK) and I want to urge people to discover Ms Spektor for themselves. Completely fresh, original, kooky, haunting, funny. How to describe her? Hm. Mix a bit of Bjork, plenty of Berlin-Paris chanson, sprinkle with Eels faux-naif piano songs, lightly slice some Tom Waitts, chuck in a dollop of Kim Deal attitude - and ensure there is not a drop of Alanis Morisette.
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