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What We Saw From The Cheap Seats

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Regina Spektor Format: Audio CD

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What We Saw From The Cheap Seats reunites Spektor with production partner Mike Elizondo (Eminem, Fiona Apple, Dr. Dre) and is her first album of new material since 2009's far. The album is set to launch May 29, 2012.

What We Saw From The Cheap Seats was recorded over an eight week period this past summer in Los Angeles. Spektor wrote each of the 11 tracks on the album. She arrived at the session with a collection of new compositions, but others were pulled from earlier periods. She and Elizondo fleshed out instrumentation and sought to make each of the songs stand alone sonically. Most of the songs were recorded live with Spektor on piano and vocals, while additional instrumentation was added to these original takes. Of working with Spektor, Elizondo says "Regina Spektor is that rare artist that continues to surprise. Just when you think you have her figured out, she knocks you out with something completely different. It's that spirit that drives this record. Each song takes you on a journey that only Regina is capable of providing. She has truly outdone herself."

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.39 x 5.67 x 0.31 inches; 2.4 Ounces
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Sire
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 0093624951889
Original Release Date ‏ : ‎ 2012
SPARS Code ‏ : ‎ DDD
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ March 26, 2012
Label ‏ : ‎ Sire
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007MDQW3W
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 1

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Andrew Ryan

A Legendary Artist More People Should Recognize

Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2016

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I've been blessed to be able to listen to Regina Spektor for about a decade now. I really got into her music the past 5 years. This album is great from start to finish. I think she is one of the most underrated artists of all time! And definitely one of my favorites, if not my most favorite female artist I've ever had the pleasure of listening to.

This album has everything you need from an album. Happy songs, sad, nostalgic, love, regret, pain, gratefulness, success, defeat. It will take you on an emotional journey and though it may not be for everyone, I think EVERYONE should respect her talent. This album is life all rolled up in one, with a little bit of Beatles influence!

How can you go wrong with that?

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Eclectic and Superb

Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2012

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I first noticed Regina Spektor on the Letterman show, and she blew me away.
Her music was infectious, the words so original and descriptive. Her expressions surprising and her delivery superb. And, then I listened to her interview on NPR's 'Fresh Air'and was captivated by her style and originality. I purchased her CD and listened many times.

First of all, Regina's voice is one of the most distinctive out there. She can go from musing and romantic to silly and fun, but never frivolous. Her words and their music are too serious. Regina immigrated from Russian as a small child. She and her parents lived in New York City where she was introduced to music everyday, the Beatles, classic rock, folk songs and classical music. She studied music as a small child and then moved from classical music to her now eclectic style. She is well known for her originality and her style. Many television shows use her music, and now she has become recognized. Regina Skeptor is a classic.

Her latest CD is exciting. My favorite is the song about museums and the paintings wanting to jump off the walls, 'All The Rowboats', with her distinctive vocalizations. Then 'Ballad Of A Politician', with it's superb satire, "shaking, shaking hand; Shake It, Shake It Baby'. The other tunes fall into place and deserve a place of their own.

Regina has a constant discussion with her piano tuners about the loudness and banging that occurs. She wants a smoother, more soothing style, and, she has to let them know this is her style, this is who she is. She is a romantic unusual stylist with a voice that overcomes any singular complaint. She is superb, what more can be said?

Highly Recommended. prisrob 09-06-12

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Artemis825

And what we saw was good

Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2012

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Some of the songs on here are the kind of thing that's deep and thoughtful and just experimental enough that you don't put it on a playlist but are still glad you heard it ("Open"). Some are a little too slow for me, which I realize is personal taste ("Jessica"). But others are pure magic. I love "Ne Me Quitte Pas," which is fun and perky and full of beautiful imagery, like an an animated tapestry, if that makes any sense...vivid and colorful (animated) and full of detail (like a tableau on a tapestry). "All the Rowboats" is an amazing song about art, very unusual and deep, and I've forced many people to listen to it (and they've liked it). "Ballad of a Politician" is also one of my favorites. It takes the cliche of politicians as ladies of the night and makes it fresh and real. After the recent election cycle, I have to say, every word is truth! I'm glad I got the album, and many of the songs on it will be on my playlists for a long time to come.

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E. Zender

Another beautiful work of genius & passion. FUN!!!

Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2013

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I love Regina Spektor's music. I have probably everything she's published... I love how she plays with her voice, treating it as various musical instruments. I absolutely love her voice and piano! Fantastic lyrics of the songs. The way she paints images and feelings is so beautiful. Her music not only reaches into the deepest parts of your soul but it takes you on a journey through the Universe(s). Truly multidimensional! It transforms the 'ordinary' into something new and wonderful. It expands!

My favorite is 'How' ~ what a beautiful description of the feelings after a break-up, without judgment or blame... pure appreciation from the neutral place of real love. Simply AMAZING! I must be on the way to the Guinness Book at numbers of listen to one song. LOL. I absolutely love 'Firewood' ("Love what you have and you'll have more love..."). Thank You!

The whole album is amazing, actually. From more than cute 'Small Town Moon' through funny 'Oh Marcello' (where Regina plays with her voice so cool ~ from an Italian accent to her voice-drums), playful and vibrant 'Don't Leave Me (Me Ne Quitte Pas), fantastic 'All The Rowboats' (which makes me think of Chagall for some reason), unlike anything else 'Ballad of A Politician', etc., to a simple & tender 'Jessica'. The whole album is another triumph of originality. I am so happy to see that Regina Spektor stays loyal to herself. BRAVO! Thank you for another masterpiece, Ms. Spektor!

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Gareth Davies

A star performer.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2018

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A gifted performer and an album I play frequently, alternating it with her other albums I have.

David Mcilroy

Latecomer

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 29, 2014

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what can i say i know i was a bit late but this was the first Regina album i heard and i instantly fell in love. I went back and bought all her past albums and i was so glad i found her music. I get that its not for everyones taste as it is very quirky and different from most people but thats what i love about her.

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berniec

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2018

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A beautiful piece of work Regina is a brilliant musician and ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2016

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A beautiful piece of work Regina is a brilliant musician and singer and she writes completely captivating songs too A truly gifted and a truly talented artist 'How' is one of the most haunting ballads that I have ever heard

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Nathan Hutchings

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 2, 2016

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Amazing!

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