asleeponthefloor:

Record Challenge Week 3: Feist - Metals

First off; one of my favorite things about a record is how much detail I (normally) overlook when seeing that silly tiny album cover in iTunes/Spotify. Then I hold this in my hand and realize I’m holding a piece of art, physically, and soon hearing one. “Such subtlety, so easily missed!” is a lyric that pops right into my head, and is a reoccurring theme with most records that I pick up. From the overall earthy artwork, down to this particular dark marbled vinyl pressing, it’s glorious.

This record is EASILY in my top 3 or 4 from last year, and was a challenge for me upon first listen. I am stubborn, I wanted the simplicity and harrowing beauty of Let It Die but with the noticeable vocal growth shown in The Reminder. What she did with this album was so far and beyond all of that, it was an overall musical evolution, and frankly it surpassed my ear and made it difficult for me to swallow at first, but grew more and more on me with each listen.

Every song on this record is extraordinary (I could do without A Commotion though). The opening track The Bad in Each Other really sets the tone for an intricate record full of surprise. A few of my favorites are the opening track, How Come You Never Go There, Bittersweet Melodies, and Get It Wrong Get It Right.

I’m sure you’ve already heard this, but if you haven’t please do, it’ll make you feel beautiful. Perfect Sunday morning listening.

cunnilinguss:

Honey Honey - Feist