Just... I love this album! Amazing music, great lyrics. I can listen this album again and again.

My brother was the one who introduced me to Feist. He followed Leslie Feist's work with Broken Social Scene, admiring her musical talent and willingness to experiment. He started putting songs from Let It Die onto mix CDs for me. I loved the music; it was unlike anything I had ever heard before yet strangely nostalgic. A few months after becoming acquainted with "Mushaboom" and "Secret Heart," I learned that she was going to release a new CD- Feist-The Reminder. I anticipated this CD so much that I bought the first copy I came across without bothering to look at the price. I waited a little while to listen to it; I'm always wary when experiencing new music- I like to sample it first. Eventually, I popped the CD into my player and started shuffling through the songs. By the end of the CD, I had only come across 3 songs I had the patience to listen to. I felt completely let down- how could she disappoint like that? I couldn't understand what she was singing or figure out what some of the instruments were that were making those sounds I heard! I was reluctant to give up too quickly, however, and gave her another chance. After a few long drives in my car, a few more songs started to grow on me, like "Brandy Alexander." It wasn't until after I saw her in concert that I fully appreciated the artistry in Feist-The Reminder. Seeing the songs performed live with accompanying images and anecdotes was like an epiphany; it finally all made sense. Now I savor every song every time I listen to the album- songs that I usually skipped over, such as "The Park" and "The Limit to your Love." Each element in the album is basic and completely purposeful. Not too little piano, not too much guitar, just the right level of distortion-to my ears, this album is now nearly perfect. If you, like me, don't get it at first, give it some time- chances are you'll figure it out and you'll like what you hear.

Brimming with heartbreak, solitude, and foggy memories, Feist's "dreams" still sound distant on The Reminder, the singer's outstanding third album.
Mostly written on the road, the new LP gets its inspiration from the disconnections of non-stop, intercontinental hotel-jumping. Talking about her ephemeral lifestyle in an interview with Pitchfork last year, Feist said, "You just never set roots; you take pleasure in simple conversations, because you know you're not going to have much more than that." Though she's trekked on her own and with bands including By Divine Right and Broken Social Scene for more than a decade, the 31-year-old songwriter sounds desperate for something more than "simple conversation" here.
Unlike the half-covers/half-original split of Let It Die, every song but one was at least co-written by Feist on The Reminder. (And her buzzing take on the traditional playground sing-along "Sea Lion Woman" makes it distinctively Feist-ian anyway.) Whereas her last album's smoothed-out eclecticism could be both daunting and empty, The Reminder is equally diverse yet more full-blooded. From the indie pop of "I Feel It All" to the creeping electro-ballad "Honey Honey", the album ambles effortlessly; its musical palette is wide enough to stave off repetition yet innate enough to offer an intense cohesiveness. The record's keen combination of off-the-cuff production and no-fat songwriting is likely linked to its method: With several songs whittled down over years of performances, Feist-- aided by her usual one-named conspirators Gonzales and Mocky, along with Jamie Lidell and others-- recorded them in less than a week in a manor outside Paris. Fleeting touches from horns, glockenspiels, makeshift choirs, and other subtle accoutrements never announce themselves ostentatiously. Instead, the LP relies on a modest refinement that breaks with current singer-songwriter trends that promote infinite ambition in lieu of the basics-- melody, arrangement, feeling.
Hardly the first singer-songwriter to love, live, lose, and emote, Feist once again elevates herself above countless other diary-keeping tunesmiths with a voice that could make even Dick Cheney weep. Marked by specks of Dusty Springfield's soul, Björk's confrontational adventurousness, and Joni Mitchell's warmth, the singular allure of Feist's vocals is difficult to deny or overstate. You might hear her over cappuccino-machine hisses in Starbucks, but her direct-line moans easily cut through the biscotti muzak. And on The Reminder, her whisper-to-wail control-- exemplified by stark heart-tuggers "The Water" and "Intuition"-- is even more striking than before.
"With sadness so real that it populates the city and leaves you homeless again," coos Feist on "The Park", a desolate, lovelorn lament. The song-- with its references to a relationship torn by distance, omnipotent nature (a carefree bird can be heard mocking Feist's sadness in the background), and a hazy "past" that offers partly-forgotten flickers and flashes-- is a fitting summary of The Reminder's wounded pleas. Leery of a sixth sense, the songstress concludes "Intuition" with a question, "Did I miss out on you?"-- its insolubility packing more ache than a hundred clear-cut break-up songs. Such eternally spotty "what if?" queries needn't always strike such dour chords. On the shaggy, Broken Social Scene-esque romp "Past to Present", the refrain ("There's so much past inside my present") has the singer embracing yesteryear with a proud vitality. But no matter where she sits on love's teeter-totter-- down on the after-the-fact apology of "I'm Sorry" or aloft in heady infatuation on "Brandy Alexander"-- her philosophy-of-self is sound.
After inconclusively rifling though her personal history for 12 songs, Feist finally seems to reach an Emersonian transcendence on finale "How My Heart Behaves": "I'm a stem now...fanning my yellow eye," she sings over wafting piano and harp. Though the song reads like a zen tutorial to her own unsettled emotions, it still finishes with a query: "What grew and inside who?" What she's referring to isn't exactly clear-- and that's the point. Pasts pass. People stay, go. But finding sanctuary within half-realized dreams and faces? Timeless.

Leslie Feist is a young singer-songwriter from Nova Scotia, Canada. The Reminder is her third solo album, coming out in 2007. Even if you never heard her on the radio, you have probably heard her work - the song 1234 was used in an Apple iPod Nano commercial, and it brought her to the attention of a large audience. Heck, I was so taken with the song, after hearing the commercial, that I just had to find out who this Leslie Feist was.

Well, the other songs on the album live up to quality of 1234. I love 1234, but I also love Sealion and the soulful So Sorry. This is a great album, one that I am really glad to have gotten. If you like great music, then you will love The Reminder. I give it my highest recommendations!

Definitely have to be in the mood to listen to this cd, and I'm not a huge fan of every track. It flows ok, and at certain times in certain moods, it's quite soothing.

This is a wonderful album, each song is unique and touching. I have been listening to it non-stop. Everyone should listen to this really thoughtful and original work by Feist.

this is a great album. i had heard 'let it die' and seen her in concert. this album blew me away as well. definitely recommend it!

Leftovers, barely warmed up. Does not compare to Let It Die. This lady is extremely gifted but this is not good, not worth the money.

Excellent musically and lyrically. Poetry in motion. I love listening to this album while "chilling" (for lack of a better word) at home alone or with friends.

I gotta say that my music taste goes in pretty much any direction that doesn't lead to speed metal or cheesy country music. I was at work when I got the chance to listen to free music online so I chose this album based on one song I'd heard: '1234'. I was pleasantly surprised with the entire thing. Some songs are a bit slow for my taste, but it's a good accomplishment when an artist actually has more than 3 good songs on their album. Nice to just chill out to.

BSS has all the cred it needs. I get that, and Feist coming straight out of an established career... this was disappointing. Especially since the singles I heard (1234 and My Moon My Man) were so catchy and good. The rest of the album just seems so uninspiried and uninteresting. If happen to like chill and boring music, then this may be for you.

prior to running into feist on amazon, id never heard of her. i mostly listen to / buy R&B, rap, & neo-soul yet once hearing her voice, i ordered her album & have been one of her biggest fans & promoters since. i had not purchased an album of this quality in quite some time & am so pleased not only have i found a new artist, i have a new album of absolute quality.

After hearing 1,2,3,4 like 1,234 times and seeing her pale skeletal picture everywhere I have had enough Feist for 50 years. Who would spend like $30 to sit through an entire Feist concert at a medium sized venue? Feist is a One Hit Wonder. Dowload the single- don't be a sucker and buy the cd.

this cd's on a lot at work, and i have to say that it isn't that bad to listen to. if left to my own devices, i would probably only listen to one or two songs of my own volition, but the cd in itself has a nice easy flow to it. some songs can be rather melancholy if you're in the appropriate mood, but on the whole i'd say it's a light-hearted, easy-going album. at the very least worth a listening to, even in passing.

I really loved this album. Feist keeps getting better and better for me. If you like this you might want to check out the remixes album, It's awesome. 'I Feel It All' is my favorite on this.

This CD appears on many critics lists for best music of 2007. On some lists it was ranked as the BEST CD of the year. I don't know what they were listening to... or smoking... but this set of songs is average, at best. The lyrics are pedestrian and the music doesn't go anywhere.

This CD is great. I recommend seeing her live though, as it makes you appreciate her music even more.

Great CD, well worth the wait. I checked out the Poi Dog Pondering "7" CD as Duane recomended since I hadn't heard of them for a while, and couldnt' agree more...these two are neck and neck for CD of the year....2008 really has had some brilliant releases, despite what the industry says the numbers are.........

The Reminder by Feist is considered one of the best albums of 2007 but in my opinion, this cd is pretty forgettable. Leslie Feist has a truly annoying and monotone voice. The song I,2,3,4 is just pop dribble. People may adore this woman but she isn't gonna break ground anytime soon.

Listen Feist is for me a great sensation. I hope to see her new show in Portugal in June . The reminder is so intimist and beautiful that you can't resiste to hear once, twice...!

There are some really great songs on this album. At times it can get a little too mellow but that would be more my taste than a legitimate gripe.

There are 4 or so really good songs on this album; they are outstanding. Feist's talent and charisma pour from these efforts. At times it's punk like, masculine, swagger, and the next minute delicate, wounded femininity. When she has the right vehicle she makes the hair on the back of your neck stand up. I agree that some of the material is sappy.

I was really impressed with this album and listen to it all the time. Her songs are fun and interesting while still being really easy to listen to and hum along with. Along with her catchy ad pieces, she's included great songs that work well together but also have different vibes. Highly recommended.

This CD is good and was what I had expected. I enjoy listening to it and I leave it in my car so I can listen to it when I commute to work. I am glad I bought it for my collection of CDs.

This is an interesting album by Feist. "1234" is the highlight of this disc. It is a fun song that makes me feel good. "Brandy Alexander" is a song about a love for a cocktail drink. I love the piano playing and her vocals on this track. "My Moon My Man" is a groovy track with a good beat. She takes the Nina Simone tune "Sea Lion" and makes it her own. She rocks on the guitar on this track. "So Sorry" is a beautiful song with a romantic tone. "Past In Present" is another pleasant upbeat track. "I Feel It All" is a track with good musical arrangements. I love all the percussion instruments on this track. "The Park" is a very soothing sounding track. There is something about her guitar playing that puts my mind at ease on this track. This is a very enjoyable disc from Feist.

I don't know how I've missed "discovering" this wonderful artist until last year, but I'm making up for lost time. This is one amazingly terrific album!

IT is soo refreshing to hear a clear clean voice like her's. And the 1234 song is beyond charming!

Really nkice diverse selction of songs, some slow, some up beat, liked it a lot.

I am one of those people who got sucked into listening to Feist by 1234. Then I listened to the rest of the album. My favorite song is now "I feel it all". It has this melancholy quality about it, both beautiful and a little sad. Now, I'm not the sort to usually like melancholy type songs. For example, I don't like Iron & Wine or Snow Patrol because most of their stuff is just so morose! Anyway, there's not a song on this album that I don't like. I really, really like this album a lot.

There are people for sure, that will love this Feist's album.
I will surely NOT!

This is pure nonsense music. I heard it and found it completely tasteless, music with 'no-substance' at all. Simply dissapointing!

I wasn't crazy about this album when I first listened to it. There were a few really catchy songs and the others seemed a bit boring in comparison. Now that I have listened to it a few more times I like it more but some of the songs I still feel run longer than is necessary. A pretty good album though.

I was so glad to hear Feist on the Grammy's. She is such an interesting performer and deserves the exposure. I bought this because of the Apple 1-2-3-4 song but love it for all of her song choices. It's a great background CD, one to play when it's raining outside, a rather slow and contemplative (kind of calming) music choice.

I did not discover Feist (like most of the world) by way of her commercial hit single, "1234." Instead, I discovered her through her more beautiful song, "We're All In The Dance," on the soundtrack toParis, Je T'Aime. That said, The Reminder is not Feist's best work. (Before you dismiss my opinion, just listen to We're All In The Dance.") Feist released two solo albums before The Reminder, Monarch in 1999 and Let It Die in 2001. Yes, I realize The Reminder had sold over 700,000 copies to date and was nominated for a Grammy. Yes, I agree "1234" is a catchy song that easily gets stuck in your head for days, and yes, The Reminder is a terrific album. But I truly believe Feist's best solo work is still to come. Album tracks include:

1. So Sorry (3:11)
2. I Feel It All (3:39)
3. My Moon My Man (3:48)
4. The Park (4:33)
5. The Water (4:46)
6. Sealion (3:39)
7. Past In Present (2:52)
8. The Limit To Your Love (4:21)
9. 1234 (3:03)
10. Brandy Alexander (3:36)
11. Intuition (4:36)
12. Honey Honey (3:26)
13. How My Heart Behaves (4:26)

G. Merritt

I have to admit that the sole reason I had to hear Feist's THE REMINDER is because of the addictive pop hooks of the song "1234" from the iPod nano commercial. Up until that commercial, I had never heard of Feist. I was a bit reluctant to take chances and spend my money on the cd so I opted to get it from my library. The music really didn't stand out with me. I found Feist's brand of folk/rock/pop a bit on the bland side. Still THE REMINDER had its moments of bliss for me. I was reminded of Ani Difranco on track 4 "The Park". The sparse acoustic melodies and Feist's fragile vocals reminded me of Ani Difranco. "The Water" is a lovely piano ballad" which has some elements of jazz in the song. Of course I love the playful "1234". Feist has a nice pleasant voice but her limited range tends to bore me on a few of the songs. THE REMINDER is a pleasant album but it certainly isn't one of the better albums I had heard in recent months.

I have wanted this album for so long, and it was always sold out everywhere. Boy, what a disappointment!! I couldn't believe it! I really don't understand what the fuss is about over this album. All hype.

The album is poorly produced. Every song sounds the same, and at times I didn't know where one song ended and another began. Most of the songs lack passion and committment and if the artist doesn't care, why should I?

There are a few good songs: "1234", "Past in Present", "I Feel It All"
Feist can obviously sing, and is talented. But this album - The Reminder - is not a good example or showcase for it.
It's like a watered down version of a folk singer. Most of the songs sound like different versions of each other.

I am giving it 2 stars because: she's talented and can sing, and because of the few good songs.

MY SUGGESTION: If you are really wanting this album, download a few songs first - don't spend a lot of money. See if you like it.