Ca Va Cool has posted a lot about Feist, but what can I say, Leslie Feist’s upcoming album The Reminder is big news. I got a hold of it prematurely so I’m going to give it a thumbs up/thumbs down and share some previews.
I’ll start with the basics. What kind of expectations did I have for The Reminder by Feist? I’ve seen her live three times, and was never disappointed, but I always see her live show as an attempt to capture the perfection that was her last album, 2004’s Let It Die. I really think it’s perfect, so I just wanted this new album to recapture that magic. Her voice never waivers (unless intentionally), so the magic of a good Feist album is what music she has to work with. A good Feist album is like a good movie; the music can’t be too central in theme or style, it’s got to be sad one second and make you laugh the next. In the span of 11 songs, Let It Die made me want to dance, ride the swings in a park, then move to Paris. It was everywhere and Leslie Feist’s voice is just so versatile that she can pull it off without question.
My expectations were so huge for this next album that I am happily surprised how much I love The Reminder. The record is exactly what it should be, a follow-up that builds upon its eclectic predecessor. It’s too early to really analyze why I love it, but it’s got it all, even a pseudo-jam on Track 6, Sea Lion Woman (I never thought I would like a jam like this, but I do). So, I can’t tell you exactly why I love the album, but I’ll show you with my highlights: ”I Feel It All” and ”Past in Present”. The whole album is great, but these songs were an obvious pick for me. I hope you like it as much as I do. Ca Va très Cool.
Track 2: “I Feel It All” 
Feist - I Feel It All
Track 7: “Past In Present”
Feist - Past in Present
The Reminder drops (that’s how the cool kids say it) on May 1st.
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