Regina Spektor - Far Album Review
Far is the fifth studio album by New York singer/songwriter Regina Spektor. The album was produced in part by U2 and REM producer Jacknife Lee and was released in Europe by Sire Records on June 22, 2009 and North America on June 23, 2009.
Often compared to musicians as diverse as Bjork and Chopin, the New York based Russian songstress, Regina Spektor, is one of the biggest successes to emerge from the New York anti-folk scene. With her uninhibited imagination and her hands-on approach in the studio, Far not only succeeds with 13 impressive and accessible tracks, but it spotlights Spektor’s remarkable gift to craft intelligent and refreshingly honest odes to life.
Regina Spektor’s “Far” is a solid follow-up to her anti-folk and anti-pop tunes of the past.
If you are already a fan, this will not disappoint. If you are curious, this is a great introduction to the free spirit that is Regina!
Regina Spektor - Far Track Listing
1. “The Calculation” – 3:13
2. “Eet” – 3:54
3. “Blue Lips” – 3:34
4. “Folding Chair” – 3:35
5. “Machine” – 3:51
6. “Laughing With” – 3:18
7. “Human of the Year” – 4:12
8. “Two Birds” – 3:23
9. “Dance Anthem of the 80’s” – 3:44
10. “Genius Next Door” – 5:10
11. “Wallet” – 2:30
12. “One More Time with Feeling” – 4:03
13. “Man of a Thousand Faces” – 3:12
Deluxe Edition
14. “Time Is All Around” – 3:04
15. “The Sword & The Pen” – 3:48
iTunes Bonus Track Version
14. “Time Is All Around” – 3:04
15. “The Sword & the Pen” – 3:48
16. “Riot Gear” – 2:06
(All songs written and composed by Regina Spektor.)
The first single “Laughing With” was released to Spektor’s MySpace page on May 8 and was released as a digital download on May 18 in the United States and parts of Europe, along with “Blue Lips”.
Two viral videos for “Dance Anthem of the 80s” and “Eet” were released on Spektor’s myspace account.
A special edition of the album was released with 2 bonus tracks and a DVD with four music videos.
“Far” reached the top ten on the iTunes “Top Albums” Chart in the U.K. within 24 hours of its release. The album reached the iTunes “Top Albums” Chart in the United States by 8:30am CDT and so far has peaked at #1.
Album Information
ReleasedJune 23, 2009
Genre Alternative, Anti-folk
Length 47:39 (Standard Edition)
Label Sire Records
Producer Mike Elizondo, Jacknife Lee, Jeff Lynne, David Kahne, Regina Spektor
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July 12th, 2009 at 4:24 pm
This album is wonderful. I love the song “Wallet”. Regina Spektor never fails to deliver thought-provoking lyrics and passion in her music. Great post!