Feist Album Review

Story by Kelsey Comfort 

| Published Oct 11, 2011

With a voice that speaks for itself, Feist’s latest solo album, “Metals,” showcases the clarity and range of her most powerful asset. Feist’s 2007 album "The Reminder" earned her four Grammy nominations, and fans can expect even more from her this time around.

As a solo artist, Feist delivers a uniquely bluesy and soulful compilation for her fourth studio album. With an incredible voice that resoundingly shows true range and perfect pitch, it is at times full of agony, as in the chorus of “The Bad in Each Other,” which forces listeners to step back and realize its true power. Throughout the album, Feist’s voice is full of beautifully perfect melodies, like in “Graveyard” where the chorus is almost reminiscent of Regina Spektor.

“Metals” as a whole, with its myriad of influences, is unexpected. One could almost argue it doesn’t flow well, because the album doesn’t move in a way listeners would expect. The changes from track to track are surprising, from 1960’s soulful girl-group vibe “How Come You Never Go There” to the next song, “A Commotion” as an intense, hard-hitting number. It’s honestly difficult to pin this album into a single hole.

This, however, is what makes the album a must-listen. Feist manages to mesh different styles of music together while still keeping her identity as an artist and maintaining the album’s focus. The variety on “Metals” is a rare find, and fans are sure to be pleased with her latest work. Feist has delivered a breathtaking and hypnotic album that is sure to be one of the best this fall.