A Feist for the ears.
Feist is an artist you can�t quite describe. When I first put the single on, alarm bells started sounding, telling me �This is yet another solo artist desperate to be �Genuine�, stop listening now!� But curiosity forced me to carry on, and I�m glad I did.
Coming from Canada, Feist brings a uniquely calming sound with her � pianos and bells sound out from behind soothing vocals, the guitars are quiet, yet effortlessly carry the tune along, and there�s even some brass in there. Yes, that�s right, there�s a brass element to Feist. I must admit, I was surprised � the last time brass was used in mainstream music was by ska idiots Less Than Jake.
But it�s unfair to mention Less Than Jake (whoops, did it again!) In the review of such a refreshingly unique artist. You can tell this song means something to Annette Aurell (Feist) from the way she really sings on it, as opposed to artists who truck themselves into a recording studio and murmur down a microphone some lyrics they�ve never seen before in their life. But Annette is honest � something so rare it�s almost a gimmick used to sell singles. The vocals are clear, and although they�re not as totally pure in their presentation, there�s no whiny irritating Brody Dalle screeches on this album to ruin it.
'Mushaboom' is an oddly named, experimental song that definitely goes against the grain of today�s successful solo artists. There�s no trace of any Britney �Dress like a slut and sing like a lawnmower� Spears influence here, nor is there any Avril �I�m a bad, bad girl� Lavigne styling � Feist clearly sets out to write music, as opposed to sell albums, and as a result, she comes out far, far superior musically to any recent solo female artists.
Unfortunately, as is the nature of the music industry, 'Mushaboom' doesn�t have the attitude or the spandex to reach the dizzying sales height of Britney and co.. As a result, this will be a song enjoyed by a precious few people � and that�s a great shame. Just make sure you�re one of the people lucky enough to hear this.