Feist

Sounding like a cross between Mazzy Star and Juliana Hatfield, the third gorgeous release from Canada's Leslie Feist is a must for lovers of perfectly balanced, gently poppy torch songs. Newcomers should start with "The Limit to Your Love," a beautifully performed tune showcasing her diaphanous vocals and deft songwriting. Savvy music supervisors will place this alongside scenes of yearning in romantic dramas for years to come.

Three years ago, canadian leslie Feist broke through with her debut, an eclectic record
that dipped into indie disco and Euro pop but had enough sweet, chanteuse-y moments to
earn Norah Jones comparisons. On The Reminder, Feist digs a little deeper: Less eclectic
but more impressive, the album finds her working up abundant beauty and warm,
ruminative singing on jazz- and folk-tinged songs. Cuts like "1 2 3 4" and the rathe... More >