Feist -The Reminder (Cherry Tree / Interscope, 2007)

Much like Broken Social Scene, the Canadian collective with whom she came to prominence, Leslie Feist defies easy genre categorization; though her ability to write perfect pop songs is undeniable. As displayed on her excellent release - The Reminder - Feist is adept at mixing things up from one song to the next; this talent being on display from the very beginning of the album, as she seemlessly moves from the jazz-inflected, pensive opening track, So Sorry, straight into the upbeat pop-gem that is I Feel It All.
The first thing that grabs you about Feist, though, is her amazing voice: husky, spunky & self-assured. The type of voice that breaks your heart and wraps you in a warm blanket simultaneously. Look no further than the beautiful lament that is The Park - one of the album's many highlights - to hear Feist's quiet vocal soar as she asks the question "Why would you think your boy could become, the man who could make you sure he was the one?"
The Reminder strikes the perfect balance between quiet introspection and joie de vivre pop playfulness - Past In Present with its accompanying hand-claps, 1234 and My Moon My Man are perfect examples of the latter.

Check Out: www.myspace.com/feist - listen to My Man My Moon and watch the very cool video for 1234

Sounds A Bit Like: Cat Power; Broken Social Scene; Paris in Springtime