Complete List Of Feist Albums And Discography

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Feist is the stage name used by Canadian singer-songwriter Leslie Feist. Raised in Calgary, Alberta, Feist began her music career as a member of the Calgary punk band Placebo, not to be confused with the UK band of the same name. She released her debut solo album, Monarch (Lay Your Jewelled Head Down), in 1999, followed by five more studio albums: Let It Die (2004), The Reminder (2007), Metals (2011), Pleasure (2017), and Multitudes (2023). Feist has also issued the remix and rarities collection Open Season (2006) and the documentary/live CD and DVD set Look at What the Light Did Now (2010).

Feist has received numerous awards and nominations throughout her career. Her breakthrough album, The Reminder, earned her four Grammy nominations and was shortlisted for the 2007 Polaris Music Prize. Feist later won the 2012 Polaris Music Prize for Metals. The single “1234” from The Reminder achieved significant commercial success, peaking at number eight on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. Over the years, Feist has been recognized for her contributions to music with numerous Juno Awards, including Artist of the Year and Album of the Year. Her backing musicians and collaborators have included Gonzales, also known as Chilly Gonzales, Mocky, and Afie Jurvanen, among many others. Feist’s music is known for its eclectic mix of indie pop, folk, and alternative rock elements.

FEIST STUDIO ALBUMS

Monarch (Lay Your Jewelled Head Down) (1999)

Feist’s debut album Monarch (Lay Your Jewelled Head Down) showcases her early exploration into indie and folk music, blending delicate vocals with intricate guitar work. The album was recorded in Toronto and produced by Dan Kurtz. It remains a favorite among her early fans.

The album featured Feist on vocals and guitar, with contributions from musicians including Dan Kurtz on bass, Jamie Shields on keyboards, Andrew Whiteman and Martin Tielli on guitar, and other Canadian musicians.

CD Track Listings:

“It’s Cool to Love Your Family” – 3:54
“The Onliest” – 4:03
“La Sirena” – 4:28
“One Year A.D.” – 4:50
“Monarch” – 5:10
“That’s What I Say, It’s Not What I Mean” – 3:36
“Flight #303” – 2:48
“Still True” – 3:52
“The Mast” – 4:43
“New Torch” – 4:19

Let It Die (2004)

Let It Die is Feist’s second studio album and marks her breakthrough into the mainstream indie music scene. The album combines elements of folk, pop, jazz, and bossa nova, earning critical acclaim and commercial success. It was recorded in Paris, France. Let It Die did not enter the Billboard 200 but peaked at number thirty-six on the US Top Heatseekers chart.

The album featured Feist on vocals and guitar, Gonzales on piano and other instruments, and Renaud Letang as producer, engineer, and mixer.

CD Track Listings:

“Gatekeeper” – 2:16
“Mushaboom” – 3:44
“Let It Die” – 2:55
“One Evening” – 3:36
“Leisure Suite” – 4:07
“Lonely Lonely” – 4:10
“When I Was a Young Girl” – 3:08
“Secret Heart” – 3:49
“Inside and Out” – 4:17
“Tout doucement” – 2:31
“Now at Last” – 3:16

The Reminder (2007)

Feist’s third studio album, The Reminder, solidified her place in the indie music world, featuring a blend of folk, pop, and alternative rock. The majority of the album was recorded at La Frette Studios near Paris in March 2006, with additional recording completed in Toronto and Paris. It reached number sixteen on the Billboard 200 chart and earned Feist four Grammy nominations.

The album featured Feist on vocals and guitar, with Gonzales on piano and other instruments, Mocky among the contributing musicians, and production by Feist, Gonzales, and Renaud Letang.

CD Track Listings:

“So Sorry” – 3:12
“I Feel It All” – 3:39
“My Moon My Man” – 3:48
“The Park” – 4:34
“The Water” – 4:46
“Sealion” – 3:39
“Past in Present” – 2:54
“The Limit to Your Love” – 4:21
“1234” – 3:03
“Brandy Alexander” – 3:36
“Intuition” – 4:36
“Honey Honey” – 3:27
“How My Heart Behaves” – 4:26

Metals (2011)

Metals, Feist’s fourth studio album, is a darker and more introspective work compared to her previous albums. It features a mix of folk, rock, and orchestral elements. The album was recorded in Big Sur, California, in 2011. Metals debuted at number seven on the Billboard 200 chart and later won the 2012 Polaris Music Prize.

The album featured Feist on vocals and guitar and was produced by Feist, Chilly Gonzales, Mocky, Valgeir Sigurðsson, and Robbie Lackritz.

CD Track Listings:

“The Bad in Each Other” – 4:44
“Graveyard” – 4:17
“Caught a Long Wind” – 4:54
“How Come You Never Go There” – 3:24
“A Commotion” – 3:53
“The Circle Married the Line” – 3:22
“Bittersweet Melodies” – 3:56
“Anti-Pioneer” – 5:33
“Undiscovered First” – 4:58
“Cicadas and Gulls” – 3:16
“Comfort Me” – 4:03
“Get It Wrong, Get It Right” – 3:38

Pleasure (2017)

Pleasure is Feist’s fifth studio album and marks a return to a more stripped-down, raw sound, exploring themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. The album was recorded in Stinson Beach, California, Upstate New York, and Paris. Pleasure reached number ninety-one on the Billboard 200 chart.

The album featured Feist on vocals and guitar and was co-produced by Feist, Mocky, and Renaud Letang. Other contributing musicians included Chilly Gonzales, Colin Stetson, and Lucky Paul Taylor.

CD Track Listings:

“Pleasure” – 4:45
“I Wish I Didn’t Miss You” – 4:18
“Get Not High, Get Not Low” – 4:57
“Lost Dreams” – 5:18
“Any Party” – 5:22
“A Man Is Not His Song” – 4:41
“The Wind” – 4:35
“Century” – 5:53
“Baby Be Simple” – 6:21
“I’m Not Running Away” – 3:24
“Young Up” – 3:54

Multitudes (2023)

Multitudes is Feist’s sixth studio album, characterized by its intimate, experimental sound and introspective lyrics. The album was released on April 14, 2023, following material developed through Feist’s live Multitudes performances in 2021 and 2022. The album did not enter the Billboard 200 but reached number forty-three on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart.

The album featured Feist on vocals and multiple instruments, with contributions from musicians including Mocky, Shahzad Ismaily, Todd Dahlhoff, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, Gabe Noel, Amir Yaghmai, and others. It was produced by Feist with Robbie Lackritz and Mocky, with additional production from Blake Mills and Mike Mills.

CD Track Listings:

“In Lightning” – 3:25
“Forever Before” – 5:17
“Love Who We Are Meant To” – 3:55
“Hiding Out in the Open” – 3:21
“The Redwing” – 3:18
“I Took All of My Rings Off” – 3:56
“Of Womankind” – 3:52
“Become the Earth” – 4:17
“Borrow Trouble” – 4:05
“Martyr Moves” – 3:25
“Calling All the Gods” – 3:49
“Song for Sad Friends” – 3:49

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FEIST COMPILATION AND LIVE RELEASES

Open Season (2006)

Open Season is a collection of remixes, collaborations, rare tracks, alternate versions, and material connected to the Let It Die era. It was released in 2006.

CD Track Listings:

“One Evening” (Gonzales Solo Piano) – 2:22
“Inside + Out” (Apostle of Hustle UnMix Live at the BBC) – 3:34
“Mushaboom” (Mocky Mix) – 5:03
“Gatekeeper” (One Room One Hour Mix) – 2:44
“Lonely Lonely” (Frisbee’d Mix) – 5:49
“Mushaboom” (k-os Mix) – 3:29
“Snow Lion” (with Readymade FC) – 3:38
“Tout Doucement” – 2:31
“The Simple Story” (with Jane Birkin) – 3:55
“Lovertits” (with Gonzales) – 2:44
“Mushaboom” (The Postal Service Remix) – 3:34
“Gatekeeper” (Do Right Mix) – 5:27
“One Evening” (VV Mix) – 4:01
“When I Was a Young Girl” (VV Mix) – 5:28
“Mushaboom” (VV Mix) – 5:26

Look at What the Light Did Now (2010)

Look at What the Light Did Now is a documentary and live CD/DVD set centered on the making of The Reminder and the tour that followed. The accompanying 13-track CD contains live Feist performances, solo-piano interpretations by Chilly Gonzales, and two versions of the title song.