New York born Regina Spektor, has just released her sixth studio album What We Saw from the Cheap Seats, which
is released today.
At just 32, the singer-songwriter has
made a name for herself as an individual, Folk singer, with an organic sound
and unique talent. What We Saw from the Cheap Seats was recorded in LA last summer and
despite never achieving mainstream success, Regina has maintained and developed her quirky, natural sound.
The gentle, simplistic piano that starts the
record shows Regina Spektor’s
remarkable talent and experimental style, along with the interruption of harsh
drumming. ‘Oh Marcello’ brings Regina’s Russian heritage to life, as
well as her great vocal range.
The ‘Fidelity’
singer’s second single from this record was ‘Don’t Leave Me (Ne me quitte pas)’ which is a revamped version
from her 2002 album Songs. With its
chirpy melody and repetitive lyrics, the track is as likeable as a free
holiday, and proves that sometimes, the best songs are the most cheerful.
Reworking an only song has given Regina
Spektor the chance to show her fans how much she’s grown as an artist in a
decade and uphold her talent.
What We Saw from the Cheap Seats is Regina’s
fourth major label record, but she has preserved her distinctive flair through
the years, as well as her charming and diverse signwriting skills. ‘Firewood’ is soothing and stunning,
and illustrates her undeniable vocals.
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If you’re looking for the perfect album to
unwind to, you might have just found it, and ‘How’ is a fantastic example of this. With modest lyrics like ‘How can I forget your love’, this song
jumps into the hearts of anyone who’s gone through a difficult time in a relationship,
which let’s face it, applies to everyone!
The
first single released from the record was ‘All
the Rowboats’, which was released for online streaming on the 27th
of February and for digital download the day after. This track is dramatic,
intense and emotional, but still full of groove, and the arrangement is
amazing.
Regina
Spektor studied classical piano in New York before her career kicked-off,
which is why’s she’s so confident and bold behind the keys. But her influences
from countless genres of music come into place with her daring variations of
music. Think of a better, less mainstream Florence
and the Machine, throw in raw emotions and adventurous songwriting and you’ve
got Regina Spektor.
The number of emotions Regina explores in her music is remarkable, and her ability to hit
the nail on the head when it comes to thoughts and feelings is fantastic to
listen to. She pin-points her relationship-happy mood in ‘The Party’ with lyrics like ‘You look like New Year.’
If you’re looking for an upbeat Indie
album, What We Saw from the Cheap Seats
just isn’t it. But it is a relaxing, elegant and beautifully composed
collection of tracks, reflecting an artist’s progress and huge musical abilities.
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