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Canadian singer Leslie Feist has served as a guest vocalist for Norwegian folkies Kings of Convenience, Toronto power-pop troupe Broken Social Scene and - under the frightening name 'Bitch Lap-Lap' - the hairy female rapper Peaches. But her unruly resume hardly prepares you for the emotionally rich, softy sensual music on her major label debut. Moving from tortured torch songs such as 'Lonely Lonely' to pulsating originals like 'Mushaboom', it also contains stunning remakes of Ron Sexsmith's 'Secret Heart' and the Bee Gees' 'lnside and 0ut,' tunes Feist not only makes her own but effectively uses to dissect her romantic desolation. 'Don't you wish we could forget that kiss?' she smolders on the title track. Not in this lifetime. --Aidin Vaziri









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Note: - Love Canadian Women
This CD blew my socks off! So centred and honest - it was a treat to discover and anyone who likes well written, thoughtful music with happy melodies will enjoy this album. Fiest gave me a reason to buy Canadian again.

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Note: - Simply Super!
I read a lot of music reviews and buy a CD or two each week. I think this is my favorite CD of the year. Sounds a bit like Norah Jones but I prefer Feist. Highly recommended.

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Note: - * Lovely! ...
Any album that has a cover of Blossom Dearie's 'Now At Last' gets my approval. Her parents must have had 'Eclectic Circus' playing in the background while she was growing up. I get bits of all that was good in the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s sounds in there. Lovely!

Re voting buttons! If I knew how do that I would make it happen. Haven't been able to find it!

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Note: - Let it live
Does Leslie Feist sound familiar?

If she does, it's because of her musical resume, which includes Canadian indie-popsters Broken Social Scene, rapper Peaches and the Kings of Convenience. That sort of resume also makes you wonder: what will her second solo album, "Let It Die," sound like?

Well, this is what it sounds like: Stripped down, sensual pop music, with a little bit of jazz and trip-hop around the edges. It kicks off with only an acoustic guitar, before Feist jumps in like an orphaned torch singer who wants you to hear her. "Well it's time to begin/as the summer sets in/It's the scene you set for new lovers," she croons.

From there on, Feist doesn't even slow down. She ventures into cheery, catchy pop like "Mushaboom," sensual slow ballads, rippling trippy songs, and smooth torch songs. There's even -- surprisingly -- a cover of the Bee Gees' "Inside And Out," which she gives a funky spin, and a delicately catchy cover of Ron Sexsmith's underrated "Secret Heart."

Additionally, there are several bonus tracks, including a remix and a piano version of one song. But these aren't quite up to the level of the main body of music here. Pretty, yes, but not outstanding.

Feist's music isn't the sort that sets off fireworks and sets you raving about how much fun it is, quality be damned. "Let It Die" is the sort of album that is periodically hailed as being the real deal -- no studio tricks, only a dab of musical polish, and strong reliance on good songwriting and tunes rather than hooks. In other words, this is not a studio creation, but pure music.

But if the music is lovely, Feist is even better. Her vocals are front-and-center, and she makes good use of them. No "American Idol" vocal explosions, no hyperdramatics. Instead, Feist uses her vocals in all sorts of different ways -- breathy, husky, ethereal and coy, and and perfectly in sync with the music.

Not that Feist's voice doesn't mean that the music isn't also good. Because it is -- very good. Most of the instrumentation piano and acoustic guitar, with some additional touches -- snapping fingers, cowbells, a hint of synth and handclaps thrown in. It's very simple and pretty, no matter the style. Only a few songs, like the clunky "Lonely Lonely," fail to be captivating.

After a little-known solo debut and several supporting performances, Leslie Feist moves into the spotlight, and establishes herself with the beautiful "Let It Die." Beautiful soft pop.

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Note: - * nice! ...
I don't normally listen to this kind of music, but when I heard the Inside and Out remake, I was amazed by its simplicity and creativity. This is the ultimate mellow-out backgound-music album. Not only that, it's an album that many people out there can relate to. This CD is suitable for anyone's CD collection. Just don't listen to it in the car (you might get too relaxed in front of the wheel)