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“The Reminder” is a modestly scaled but quietly profound pop gem: sometimes intimate, sometimes exuberant, filled with love songs and hints of mystery. [15 Apr 2007]
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Under The RadarAlthough it stumbles here and there... it's also littered with the proof that few artists are as adept at crafting such smart, intimate pop and from such a bevy of sources. [#17, p.84]
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While nothing here is wholly original, it is a pleasure for as long as it plays.
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Though jangly uptempo ditties are nothing new for the Canadian singer-songwriter, it's these kinds of songs, seemingly constructed for radio play, that mar the otherwise radiant Reminder.
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This is a fine album and certainly Feist's best yet.
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UrbAn atmospheric and sophisticated album from a promising songwriter. [May 2007, p.93]
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Feist is now that rare artist in complete control of her talent.
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Unassuming, unpretentious and totally listenable too, this is thirteen songs and fifty minutes that might just make her famous.
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An elemental tour-de-force, "The Reminder" could be her Eureka record - an album where almost everything turns to gold.
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Whereas her last album's smoothed-out eclecticism could be both daunting and empty, The Reminder is equally diverse yet more full-blooded.
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BillboardA fantastically colorful and original effort. [5 May 2007]
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The Reminder may not surprise, but it does force one to ignore the cloying marketed image and just love Feist for the talented individual that she is.
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Enough variety is here, and it all fits together as beautifully as Let It Die did.
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The Reminder is an exceptional album that should be experienced solely on the merits its stunning musicality.
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She continues to extend a thoughtful arm, whittling intricacy into something poignant and manageable.
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The Reminder sounds best on headphones, since its rich room tone and casual instrumental interplay is essential to the experience.
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SpinQuieter and more uniform in sound than the wilfully eclectic Let It Die, the new album emphasizes her sumptuous vocals and ear for a handsome melody. [May 2007, p.85]
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Listening to this thing is like watching a pitcher throw a no-hitter.
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It's a deliberate album that never sounds over-thought, and it's moving without even a hint of cliché.
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Another multifaceted gem.
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In the end, The Reminder is by no means a bad album, but it certainly could have used a bit more trimming and a little less of a focus on the soft pop side of things.
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"The Reminder" features Feist free from the polished confines of her previous effort. Instead, she opts for a more organic approach punctuated by subtle electronic elements, soulful vocal harmonies, and glam-rock guitar riffs.
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Even the most melancholy moments... have airy jazz arrangements that let them breathe.
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Blender[The] sense of playful adventure ensures that smooth needn't mean snoozy. [Jun 2007, p.108]
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UncutIt's a darker, deeper affair. [Jun 2007, p.94]
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Feist offers diversity and charm.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 89 out of 99
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Mixed: 4 out of 99
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Negative: 6 out of 99
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seandJul 29, 2007
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AnthonyPMay 23, 2007
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RudyardFMay 18, 2007