When we first heard “All Th Rowboats” I had very high hopes that Regina Spektor had advanced her song writing from tracks about people losing their Blockbuster card and starting thinking more along the lines of lyrics that would leave a lasting impression and the listener. Then came “Don’t Leave Me (Ne Me Quitte Pas)” which showed that Spektor hadn’t completely done away with her playful side. Now we hear “Small Town Moon”, a short track that takes all of Spektor’s ranges and smashes them into a 3:00 song. Opening with a simple and delicate piano ode which then progresses to a more unstable and out of place bridge at the halfway point and then back again to the delicate piano. I can’t say that I know what to make of this track quite yet.





