Feist - The Reminder

Reminder indeed. From the first listen of the first cut (So Sorry) you wonder who’s writing her lyrics, they’re so on target. “We’re so helpless, we’re slaves to our impulses, we’re afraid of our emotions, and no one knows where the shore is, we’re divided by the oceans.” Sparse arrangements here, so that her accomplished voice can ring out. Feel It All is an 80’s rocker musically but with more. The Park is as sparse as it gets, appropriately with its themes of distance and longing. The Water is sparse and powerful. “Telegraph cables hung and few can decipher who the message is from, and delivering quietly, cause some don’t get much company.” Past In Present is another 80s rocker. Honey Honey starts as a chant over vocal train whistles, and retains its hypnotic feel as it grows. This will go down as a great release.

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Author: listener | Category: Indie, Music Reviews | June 2007