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'Fidelity,' Regina Spektor
From 2006's 'Begin to Hope'

When I first heard this song, Regina Spektor seemed poised to become the Next Big Thing in Girlie Music, garnering comparisons to Fiona Apple and fellow well-buzzed chanteuse Nellie McKay. While her vocal quirks and hiccups may ruffle some folks, it's those eccentricities that offer up some oomph. In 'Fidelity,' Spektor's lilting repetition of the word "heart" in the chorus is like the cozy, well-worn sweater I reach for on gray, overcast days. Listen carefully to hear her inflection change ever so slightly with each repetition and you'll start to wonder about the things that might be breaking her heart. Or perhaps about the things that always break your heart -- like puppies and kittens without homes, and the time you were stupidly unkind to your mom at 13. If you're like me, you'll not only get tears in your eyes but treasure those idiosyncrasies in songs . . . and life.

Hear the song after the jump.

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Dwayne

There is really something about her songs that sooths the soul. Easy listening and very enjoyable.

May 03 2007 at 7:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Declan

Regina Spektor is my favourite artist she's such an inspiration, been to see her twice in the past two years, its not too much of a good thing she's becoming quite well-known nown i'll miss the small but memorable concerts in borders book shop.. :(

March 06 2007 at 2:27 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ali

Regina Spektor is amazing and different. Some people don't understand the beauty in her music, but that's ok becuase that just leaves more of her for people like me to love.

February 17 2007 at 4:02 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ryan

Great song. Just bought the album off iTunes. Good stuff.

February 12 2007 at 12:01 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
rYaN

I don't know another artist that has that kind of sound thats the truth!

February 12 2007 at 12:31 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Lasse

While I know it may not garner me much street cred, I'm a big fan of Ms. Spektor, and hope that she is lofted to a position of recognition and respectability. Her latest record 'Begin to Hope' was one of my favorite surprises of last year.

February 06 2007 at 10:39 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
thechelseagirl

gosh that's good!

February 06 2007 at 9:04 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Megan

Regina Spektor is the best up and coming artist of 2006. Hands. Down.

I only wish that I'd heard of her sooner- I don't think she'll be playing intimate clubs for long...

February 06 2007 at 6:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply