2007 wasn't so long ago, yet four years ago, iPods were still the main event and Leslie Feist had capture mainstream music's heart by simply singing those breezy numbers "1 2 3 4." The Reminder was an unofficial marker that blurred the lines between indie rock and pop, it's breezy pop was clever, confident and disarmingly pleasant. Bringing Feist international acclaim and plenty of new fans.
Fast forward four years and the Feist of Metals, the Canadian chanteuse's fourth studio album, is a woman of smoky pop. Metals opens with the thumping drums of "The Bad In Each Other" and like the opening percussion, the album charts a steady rhythm with few exceptions. Each song as sturdy as the next, rooted in Feist's both earnest and nuanced lyrics, though the real pleasure is the spotlights on instruments like the nervous strings of "Caught A Long Wind," and frantic keys "A Commotion."
The sweetness Feist's smoky vocals, along side shimmering guitars help Metals glow, despite it's sonic, brooding atmosphere on the reflective"Bittersweet Melodies." No one song casts a shadow over another, instead there's equal billing and maybe that's the real charm of Metals. It may lack cohesion and feel flat at moments but it's distinctive feel is a refreshing departure from the Feist we met on 2007's The Reminder.
Essential Tracks: "Bittersweet Melodies" and "The Bad In Each Other"
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