In a further exposition of her songwriting and instrumental prowess, Spektor continues to tread through the 46-minute run time with “Small Bill$”. Here, Spektor lays down a dreamy piano melody, underneath the scintillating lines, “Enjoy your youth sounds like a threat, but I will anyway.” After the initial, poppy introduction to the album, “Bleeding Heart,” she dives into a late- Beatles – McCartney groove, entitled “Older and Taller”. Luckily for old fans, Remember Us to Life wastes no time getting to the meat of her wit. Spektor’s schtick has always been her ability to convey truthful, slice-of-life themes into simple, shower-thought statements. Remember Us to Life, Spektor’s first solo release in four years, is no different. Deriving her style from a wide range of influences such as Broadway musicals and classic literature, every release of hers has been quirky and colorful. After gaining a huge fanbase following her appearance on multiple indie rom-com soundtracks, Spektor has remained relevant by never being one to ride the status quo. If eccentricity in pop music, a genre overrun with 4/4 time signatures and elementary storytelling, is a breath of fresh air, then Regina Spektor is the first 50-degree day after a long winter. Key Tracks: “Bleeding Heart,” “Older and Taller,” “Small Bill$” By Sam Tornow, Editorial Director Rating: 7/10
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