2006-06-23
"Begin to Hope" is Regina Spektor's fourth album and first major record release. Starting out by singing in front of small audiences in New York, Regina made a name for herself with her hypnotic voice and beautifully crafted lyrics. On this record, she experiments with instruments and sound arrangements, and calls the result "a little Frankenstein." Her creation is a sort of adult contemporary folk/rock with a touch of blues. Recommended tracks: #'s 1, 2, 4 No play: 6, 9 After 10: 12, sexual content – Ben Kleyn
SOUTHSSIDE JOHNNY & THE POOR FOOLS
SONGS FROM THE BARN
SHOOTER JENNINGS
THE OTHER LIFE
Various Artists - Produced by Jesse Harris
The Hottest State
Various Artists
A Tribute to Billy Joe Shaver Live
Joanna Newsom
The Milk-Eyed Mender
Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion
Exploration
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