Regina Spektor - Samson

Inspired by the biblical tale, Spektor imaginines herself as a new Delilah for whom Samson abandons his destiny of bringing down the temple of Philistine: Spektor simply wants to forgo any epic tales and find someone to lie down with. Both sparse and eccentric, this is another piece of delicate songwriting executed with Spektors haunting, breathy vocals. Intelligent lyrics are one thing but when underpinned with gentle piano and subtle strings, the delivery is both beautiful and heartbreaking. [Garry Thomson]