2009, Sire Records
VINYL FORMAT. Comes with CD version of the album! Far reveals all new layers in Spektor's songwriting as she pursues the next level in her inimitable musical style. With her uninhibited imagination and her hands-on approach in the studio, Far not only succeeds with thirteen impressive and accessible tracks, but it spotlights Spektor's remarkable gift to craft intelligent and refreshingly honest odes to life. Four exceptional producers collaborated with Spektor on Far: Jeff Lynne (ELO, The Traveling Wilburys), Mike Elizondo (Dr. Dre, Eminem), David Kahne (Paul McCartney, The Strokes) and Garret "Jacknife" Lee (Weezer, R.E.M.)
Captivating audiences with songs that are distinctively her own, Begin to Hope allowed Spektor to go from hypnotizing small crowds to selling out 3,000 capacity venues worldwide with what Rolling Stone praised as "one of the most intensely joyful rock shows we've seen."
Spektor's ability to explore rich soundscapes and combine them with her evocative and intricately structured melodies and lyrics has grown tremendously on Far. From the gripping lyrics of the first single "Laughing With" to the intoxicating beat of "The Calculation," from the multi-layered vocal work on "Blue Lips" to the rocking "Eet," Far is the work of a talented, daring and important artist.
Captivating audiences with songs that are distinctively her own, Begin to Hope allowed Spektor to go from hypnotizing small crowds to selling out 3,000 capacity venues worldwide with what Rolling Stone praised as "one of the most intensely joyful rock shows we've seen."
Spektor's ability to explore rich soundscapes and combine them with her evocative and intricately structured melodies and lyrics has grown tremendously on Far. From the gripping lyrics of the first single "Laughing With" to the intoxicating beat of "The Calculation," from the multi-layered vocal work on "Blue Lips" to the rocking "Eet," Far is the work of a talented, daring and important artist.
Tracklisting
Disc 1
| 1 | Calculation |
| 2 | Eet |
| 3 | Blue Lips |
| 4 | Folding Chair |
| 5 | Machine |
| 6 | Laughing With |
| 7 | Human of the Year |
| 8 | Two Birds |
| 9 | Dance Anthem of the 80's |
| 10 | Genius Next Door |
| 11 | Wallet |
| 12 | One More Time with Feeling |
| 13 | Man of a Thousand Faces |
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