...uh-oh!
Two words can describe Regina Spektor: damn catchy.
Although she's definitely a singer-songerwriter, Regina does not fit the standard mold. Her music as a whole doesn't really have one style. Some songs are jazzy, some are pop-y, some are folky, some have a Russian flair to them, and some are just bizarre. Many of the songs experiment with the human voice and the sounds it can produce, though most of them tend to utilize typical instruments, notably piano. Some songs have literary references, while others refer to other musicians and songs. Her lyrics are simple at times when they need to be, but more often they are ingenious. She really tells a story in each song, whether that story is an actual tale or just an emotion. She describes the things that you're feeling and thinking that you couldn't express. And somehow each song moves me in a way I can't describe.
The best part of a Regina Spektor song, though, is that it sticks in your head. And that's okay.
One of my favorites:
This is just plain fun (and describes life so well):
And if you like something a little softer and sweeter:
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