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Track Listings
| 1. Ode To Divorce |
| 2. Poor Little Rich Boy |
| 3. Carbon Monoxide |
| 4. The Flowers |
| 5. Us |
| 6. Sailor Song |
| 7. *** |
| 8. Your Honor |
| 9. Ghost Of Corporate Future |
| 10. Chemo Limo |
| 11. Somedays |
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Media Type: CD
Artist: SPEKTOR,REGINA
Title: SOVIET KITSCH
Street Release Date: 09/21/2004
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Genre: ROCK/POP
No Track Information Available
Media Type: CD
Artist: SPEKTOR,REGINA
Title: SOVIET KITSCH
Street Release Date: 09/21/2004
Genre: ROCK/POP
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
45 of 46 people found the following review helpful
By Wayne Rossi
Format:Audio CD
The first time I heard Regina Spektor on The Next Big Thing, I was in love with this young, weird singer-songwriter. I downloaded Soviet Kitsch legitimately, then went on to buy the album with DVD and saw Regina play in Philadelphia.
The album is wonderful, and it coheres beautifully. Much of it is content with just Regina playing the piano; the spare sound brings out her beautiful voice and great playing style, and the completely out-there nature of her lyrics. Regina manages to say some very odd things about life and people without coming off as precious or pretentious, which is one of her best achievements.
Probably the most fun song on Soviet Kitsch is "Poor Little Rich Boy." It's the second cut; I often skip over "Ode to Divorce," which is also great, just to hear it. The song, you see, consists of Regina singing while playing the piano with one hand and a chair with the other. It's a fun, energetic number, as is "Your Honor," which has a backing band to it. Other songs are slower, usually ironic - like "Carbon Monoxide" or "Chemo Limo" - demonstrating Regina's candor about death. Her piano work is wonderful in songs like "The Flowers" and "Us," and no track doesn't feature her exquisite, unique voice. Though it lacks a particular theme, Soviet Kitsch works as a whole album, changing and developing themes beautifully.
The fact that Soviet Kitsch seems to be selling and Regina Spektor is getting a fan following gives me hope for music's future. This one belongs on top 5s for the year. Give it a listen; if you like it, you'll fall in love with it.
The album is wonderful, and it coheres beautifully. Much of it is content with just Regina playing the piano; the spare sound brings out her beautiful voice and great playing style, and the completely out-there nature of her lyrics. Regina manages to say some very odd things about life and people without coming off as precious or pretentious, which is one of her best achievements.
Probably the most fun song on Soviet Kitsch is "Poor Little Rich Boy." It's the second cut; I often skip over "Ode to Divorce," which is also great, just to hear it. The song, you see, consists of Regina singing while playing the piano with one hand and a chair with the other. It's a fun, energetic number, as is "Your Honor," which has a backing band to it. Other songs are slower, usually ironic - like "Carbon Monoxide" or "Chemo Limo" - demonstrating Regina's candor about death. Her piano work is wonderful in songs like "The Flowers" and "Us," and no track doesn't feature her exquisite, unique voice. Though it lacks a particular theme, Soviet Kitsch works as a whole album, changing and developing themes beautifully.
The fact that Soviet Kitsch seems to be selling and Regina Spektor is getting a fan following gives me hope for music's future. This one belongs on top 5s for the year. Give it a listen; if you like it, you'll fall in love with it.
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I came across Soviet Kitsch in a rather interesting way... and I never looked back.
Regina Spektor is the music lover's best friend. People might shoot me for saying this, but Regina Spektor, in my opinion, can't apply to any one genre. Her lyrics and music flow and complement each other, not over powering the other, but holding each other's hand as they stroll down the field of music masterpieces.
But let me get to the point of this review, Soviet Kitsch. It is a very eclectic grouping of song choices that only foster Ms. Spektor's unique visions and musical inspirations. This album probably has everything or anything you might want. The heavyhearted mourner or emotional listener in you would enjoy the softer and intense "Somedays", "Ode to Divorce", "Flowers", or "Chemo Limo". The rocker in you would love(or not)"Your Honor". The rest of the tracks can continue to surprise you the first or the billionth time; as they are outside a grouping, as is all her music. Overall, Ms. Spektor's use of piano in new and interesting ways leaves the listener wanting more by the first listening.
The DVD adds to the wonder of Ms. Spektor and gives the listener an insight. It contains the music video for "Us" and a short film, "The Survival Guide to Soviet Kitsch"; a sampling of "The Flowers", "Carbon Monoxide", "Us", "Ghost of Corporate Future", and the full version of "Ode to Divorce" in a music video-esque fashion. To not give away too much, I'd suggest you watch "The Survival Guide to Soviet Kitsch" (and enjoy) it yourself.
Ms. Spektor, in my mind, cannot be compared to the piano singer/songwriters of the time... she simply just is... one of a kind.
I completely suggest this album/DVD for your collection, you won't regret it!!!!
Regina Spektor is the music lover's best friend. People might shoot me for saying this, but Regina Spektor, in my opinion, can't apply to any one genre. Her lyrics and music flow and complement each other, not over powering the other, but holding each other's hand as they stroll down the field of music masterpieces.
But let me get to the point of this review, Soviet Kitsch. It is a very eclectic grouping of song choices that only foster Ms. Spektor's unique visions and musical inspirations. This album probably has everything or anything you might want. The heavyhearted mourner or emotional listener in you would enjoy the softer and intense "Somedays", "Ode to Divorce", "Flowers", or "Chemo Limo". The rocker in you would love(or not)"Your Honor". The rest of the tracks can continue to surprise you the first or the billionth time; as they are outside a grouping, as is all her music. Overall, Ms. Spektor's use of piano in new and interesting ways leaves the listener wanting more by the first listening.
The DVD adds to the wonder of Ms. Spektor and gives the listener an insight. It contains the music video for "Us" and a short film, "The Survival Guide to Soviet Kitsch"; a sampling of "The Flowers", "Carbon Monoxide", "Us", "Ghost of Corporate Future", and the full version of "Ode to Divorce" in a music video-esque fashion. To not give away too much, I'd suggest you watch "The Survival Guide to Soviet Kitsch" (and enjoy) it yourself.
Ms. Spektor, in my mind, cannot be compared to the piano singer/songwriters of the time... she simply just is... one of a kind.
I completely suggest this album/DVD for your collection, you won't regret it!!!!
55 of 61 people found the following review helpful
By WrtnWrd
Format:Audio CD
The comparisons to Tori Amos or Bjork or Kate Bush or Fiona Apple (or Laura Nyro or Joni Mitchell to go back a ways) are more points of reference to give us some bearing regarding Regina Spektor's eccentric and original Soviet Kitsch. Hey, she's a chick with a piano and a quirky sense of timing and a refreshing lyrical oddness. Aren't they all the same, then? Well, no. Spektor's take on the singer-songwriter trope certainly includes those forebears, but she's also steeped in punk history, wherein she quotes Patti Smith on "Poor Little Rich Boy", and isn't afraid of squawking dissonance. Which makes the unadulterated beauty all the sweeter -- especially on the manic "Us" and the expressive "Someday", either of which the above-mentioned women would love to have in their own canons.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Oh Regina... you've done it again.
I love Regina Spektor--so this review may be biased. I enjoy her earlier music rather than the music she makes nowadays, only because it feels more upbeat and she explores her... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Anaheed Little
4.0 out of 5 stars
I couldn't help it, I had to have it!
Although I prefer most of Regina's recent work, Her early stuff is nice too have.
The dvd is cute but the only worth while quality lies in the video to "Us. Read more
The dvd is cute but the only worth while quality lies in the video to "Us. Read more
Published 4 months ago by I'm here
5.0 out of 5 stars
husband loves it
arrived in a timely manner. my husband is enjoying it very, very, very much. life is good and christmas time is holy and santa is home sleeping
Published 5 months ago by carol anderson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun and catchy
Very witty and enjoyable mp3, I've put it in my favorites for the time being. I enjoyed both Regina's albums very much.
Published 6 months ago by c crabbs
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I expected
Although I normally like this genre, I found her music repetitive and sounding like she was trying too hard to be edgy.
Published 7 months ago by Allyn DeMaida
5.0 out of 5 stars
gotta love her
no she isn't for everyone-especially if you are into the usual prefabbed plastic,fast-food chain artists that are what is wrong with music . Read more
Published 16 months ago by kpdrumswritessings
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing album, disappointing package
There's tons of reviews about how amazing and talented Regina Spektor is, and I completely agree with them. Read more
Published on May 23, 2011 by Cuddlebuns
5.0 out of 5 stars
True Talent
Regina's talent and originality really shine through on this album. There are no low points, in my opinion. Every song is great, from the music to the lyrics to the vocals. Read more
Published on January 18, 2011 by Jamie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Creative Beauty
It is not often a poet can arrange words in an order that is both entertaining and beautiful, and the same goes for a musician, but Regina does this while adding breath taking... Read more
Published on January 11, 2011 by DTH44
4.0 out of 5 stars
Reliably inconsistent and altogether pleasant
I find Regina Spektor's music generally to be a hodgepodge of pop, folk, blues, and indie rock, all mixed together in interesting, inventive ways, with a sweet, emotive, and... Read more
Published on October 24, 2010 by Amir Goren
