L.A. Times - Entertainment — The singer-songwriter isn't about to rein in the biting wit on his third solo release. IF RAP music is black America's CNN, as Public Enemy's Chuck D once said... more info

Ben Folds & Regina Spektor “You Don’t Know Me (10/02/2008)” (mp3) Ben Folds - Official Site Ben Folds - Wikipedia Site Ben Folds - MySpace Site Regina Spektor - Official Site Regina Spektor - Wikipedia Site Regina Spektor - MySpace Site Subscri... more info

Culture Bully — Ben Folds & Regina Spektor “You Don’t Know Me (10/02/2008)” (mp3) Ben Folds - Official Site Ben Folds - Wikipedia Site Ben Folds - MySpace Site Regina Spektor - Official Site Regina Spektor - Wikipedia Site Regina Spektor - MySpace Site Subscri... more info

Paste Magazine — Amanda Palmer made a name for herself as one-half of punk-cabaret act The Dresden Dolls, but never have her songwriting and vocal talents been put to better use than on her debut solo album Who Killed Amanda Palmer. Produced by Ben Folds and recorded... more info

Stereogum — Last night, while you were resting up from all those winks in the Vice Presidential debate, Regina Spektor joined Ben Folds for a playful version of "You Don't Know Me" on Conan O'Brien. As tipster Marc C. points out, there's another guest of note i... more info

Rock Sellout — Watching the VP debate is making me go cross-eyed, so thank goodness I can snap out of it by seeing a rocking live performance by Ben Folds and Regina Spektor on Conan O'Brien tonight. The duo will be performing a track off of Folds' new album, Way T... more info

Detroit Free Press — Ben Folds: with Missy Higgins, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 9. The Fillmore Detroit, $27.50, $35. Joe Satriani: with Mountain featuring Leslie West, 7 p.m. Oct. 9. Royal Oak Music Theatre, $37-$59.50. more info

Pop Matters — Way to Normal is about the realization that the very concept of "normal" may well be a myth. more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: Full CD Listening PartiesSpinner.com: Ben Folds, 'Way to Normal' Power pop pianist and singer Ben Folds gives an honest account of his life, from his daily personal struggles to life on the road.... Read more more info

Idolator — Our look at the closing lines of the biggest new-music reviews continues with a roundup of reactions to Way To Normal, the new album by ivory-tinkling ironist and Nick Hornby collaborator Ben Folds: • "Maybe the tumble in Japan jarred something loo... more info