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Born That Way
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I'm kinda digging her album "Soviet Kitsch."
It took me several listens to start liking it, but I've decided it's pretty good and she has it in her to make a truly great album next time around.
I was just Googling around to see what the consensus of the critcs is and it seems very mixed, with her being called a cross between Tori Amos, Bjork, and Patti Smith, and too "precious" and "self-indulgant." Someome was also attacking her for passing out chocolates at shows, but I find that adorable!
I didn't notice the Patti Smith influence myself, but now that I think of it, I do hear it now. I don't like Tori Amos at all and that caused my initial resistance to the album. And yes, sometimes she does channel a bit of Bjork in her vocal stylings.
My initial resistance was also caused by the self-indulgance. But I've now decided that's a plus. It makes the album playful and loose...and without the kind of generic cookie cutter songs so many other new artists are putting out these days.
As I played the CD while laying in bed this morning, I also realized how beautifully produced it is. It almost felt like Regina was in the same room as me playing around on my piano. In one song she has a cute human beat box moment and that's when I really fell for her. As she sings on one song, "Yeah I'm so cool I'm so cool I'm so cool...." Yes you are, Regina.
It has a few tracks that aren't up to par (in particular, her attempt at a rocker comes off pathetically), but I recommend the album if you want something fun and different.
She's also easy on the eyes.
It took me several listens to start liking it, but I've decided it's pretty good and she has it in her to make a truly great album next time around.
I was just Googling around to see what the consensus of the critcs is and it seems very mixed, with her being called a cross between Tori Amos, Bjork, and Patti Smith, and too "precious" and "self-indulgant." Someome was also attacking her for passing out chocolates at shows, but I find that adorable!
I didn't notice the Patti Smith influence myself, but now that I think of it, I do hear it now. I don't like Tori Amos at all and that caused my initial resistance to the album. And yes, sometimes she does channel a bit of Bjork in her vocal stylings.
My initial resistance was also caused by the self-indulgance. But I've now decided that's a plus. It makes the album playful and loose...and without the kind of generic cookie cutter songs so many other new artists are putting out these days.
As I played the CD while laying in bed this morning, I also realized how beautifully produced it is. It almost felt like Regina was in the same room as me playing around on my piano. In one song she has a cute human beat box moment and that's when I really fell for her. As she sings on one song, "Yeah I'm so cool I'm so cool I'm so cool...." Yes you are, Regina.
It has a few tracks that aren't up to par (in particular, her attempt at a rocker comes off pathetically), but I recommend the album if you want something fun and different.
She's also easy on the eyes.