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Jazz-influenced and classically schooled, Feist possesses a voice with a distinctive intimacy often lacking in trained singers. This warmth complements the well-orchestrated compositions on LET IT DIE with an almost voyeuristic atmosphere, akin to hearing someone singing herself to sleep. On the bluesy spiritual "Lonely Lonely," rhythmic handclaps and sparsely picked guitar accompany Feist's haunting lilt, invoking the ghosts of Appalachia, while the Bee Gees' "Love You Inside Out" (here titled "Inside and Out") is set to an up-tempo disco beat. Feist's vocal agility enables her to sing straight French cabaret on "Tout Doucement" and smooth, soulful jazz on "Gatekeeper." The song that will make the tears fall, though, is the 1930s-esque, cinematic piano ballad "Now at Last," in which Feist dreamily sings "What makes winters lonely?/Now at last I know."
A longtime presence in the Canadian music scene, Leslie Feist contributed her breathy, expressive alto voice to releases by a diverse range of artists, including Peaches, Broken Social Scene, and the Norwegian duo Kings of Convenience. However, on Feist's solo debut, this talented singer/songwriter comes into her own with stories of love and light, and a melancholy kind of beauty not immediately apparent by the album's cryptic title, LET IT DIE.
Leslie Fiest Is Member Of Broken Social Scene.
Feist: Leslie Feist (vocals).
Entertainment Weekly (No. 819, p.88) - "Sly folkie, slow-jazz seductress, sparkling pop pixie--[Feist's] kaleidoscopic talents shift almost as constantly as her attention..." - Grade: A- Magnet (p.92) - "LET IT DIE brims with sweet melodies, gentle bossa-nova/folk tendencies and polite electronics." CMJ (No. 910, p.4) - "[Feist] makes lovely music stripped of trends and obvious cues, channeling dashes of Billie Holiday and all that old-school jazz..."
SWANKY! THIS IS A SWANKY, GROOVEY COOL ALBUM!! I ENJOY LISTENING TO IT OVER AN OVER AGAIN. Submitted by TREVIS.GENEREUX (BECKER, MN USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Great new artist! A must to listen to. This cd is wonderful! Full of rich vocals and beautiful lyrics. I had heard only one song "Lonely, Lonely" and knew I had to hear more. This is not only a great cd , but a fun artist to see live, too. Submitted by elenarodriguez (San Rafael, CA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Inspired, Keeps you warm on a cold night! Music that could be the soundtrack to your best dreams! Fiest's vocals compliment the music beautifully, the lyrics are smart and addictive. Some of the most indepth,inviting music I've heard since Ms. Fitzgerald... keeps you company when you're all alone! Submitted by evarett (Ontario, Canada) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Wonderful Vocals Feist has a truly beautiful and soothing voice...it's almost as if she trying to get me to fall asleep! There is a great variety of styles on this album, from jazz to funk, but Feist is able to pull it all off. It's a great buy, you won't regret it, especially if you're looking for something interesting to listen to for a change. Submitted by Anita (Burke, VA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Great Album This is basically Feists comeback after she blew her vocals out. This album carries a lot of styles, a bit of jazz, folk and pop; pleasing to anyones ears. The only strange thing that I've noticed is that the American release has a different french song (Tout Doucement) than the Canadian release (L'amour Ne Dure Pas Toujours). I prefer the french song on the Canadian release more. Submitted by Toma (Canada) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
SWANKY!
Great new artist! A must to listen to.
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