The Reminder (by Feist, Indie Rock)

In her third full-length solo album, indie rock artist Leslie Feist has crafted a beautiful, heartbreaking blend of sweet, aching vocals, poetry, and enchanting melodies to make THE REMINDER one of the best albums of the year. This Canadian Grammy winner recalls the lyricism of Joni Mitchell, the creativity and childishness of Bjork, and the organic quality of Lucinda Williams. The catchy single "1234" rose to the charts after its placement in the TV ad for Apple's iPod Nano ("1234 come on baby move me more/sleepless long nights/that is what my youth is for"). It's a fun mix of horns, strings, and piano that make it great for radio-play while still having the quirky and poetic tone that is Feist.

With stylish lyrics and fresh melodic phrasing, each song on this CD is an event, not relying on any innuendo or compromising content to make it edgy and raw. "The Park" is a heartbreaking ballad about love lost because of distance and time "with sadness so real that it populates the city/and leaves you homeless again." Its pure, sweet acoustic will tug on your heartstrings. And with Feist's rustic angelic voice trailing with ease from whisper to wail, it makes every track on this album part of a storyline that will carry you on a welcomed path of old memories and raw emotions.

Released on: April 23, 2007
Label: Cherrytree
Genre: Indie Rock