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Avg. Customer Rating:   (based on 15 reviews)
Sales Rank: 10814
Category: Music
Artist: Feist
Publisher: Interscope Records
Studio: Interscope Records
Manufacturer: Interscope Records
Label: Interscope Records
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 000699002
UPC: 602498391327
EAN: 0602498391327
ASIN: B000F39MEM
Release Date: July 18, 2006
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| Tracks:
| • | One Evening [Gonzales Solo Piano][Instrumental] | | • | Inside + Out [Apostle of Hustle Unmix Live at the BBC][Live] | | • | Mushaboom [Mocky Mix] | | • | Gatekeeper [One Room One Hour Mix] | | • | Lonely Lonely [Frisbee'd Mix] | | • | Mushaboom [K-Os Mix] | | • | Snow Lion - Feist, Readymade | | • | Tout Doucement | | • | Simple Story - Jane Birkin, Feist | | • | Lovertits - Feist, | | • | Mushaboom [Postal Service Remix] | | • | Gatekeeper [Do Right Mix] | | • | One Evening [VV Mix] | | • | When I Was a Young Girl [VV Mix] | | • | Mushaboom [VV Mix] |
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Album Description
Exclusive French pressing features a different track listing to the Canadian version. This 14-track album features songs, remixes, collaborations and songs that were recorded around the Let It Die sessions and either appeared as B-Sides, promo only releases or on other artist albums. Exclusive tracks to this French version include, 'Mushaboom' (Mocky Mix), 'Gatekeeper' (One Room One Hour Mix), 'Snowlion' (with Readymade FC), 'Tout Document' (Remix) and 'Mushaboom' (VW Mix). Universal. 2006.
Amazon.com
Feist's diverse musical talents have taken her on many paths, from band member (Broken Social Scene, By Divine Right) to guest performer (Peaches, Jane Birken) to respected solo artist. Whatever the project, there has never been a question that the Toronto musician is heavily respected by her peers. When the call went out to remix Feist's work, her respected contemporaries were quick to come on board. Such is the basis of Open Season, a collection of remixes and rarities from Feist's heavily-acclaimed 2004 release Let It Die. Curiously, more than a third of this music comes from remixes of just two songs from that disc, specifically four different versions of "Mushaboom" and two takes of "Gatekeeper." Some of the re-workings arguably exceed the original cuts, most notably The Postal Service who turns "Mushaboom" into a synth-driven track with Ben Gibbard (Death Cab for Cutie) offering joyful harmonies throughout. K-OS' strong take on the same tune follows a hip hop feel, complete with his MC skills front and center. The CD's sweetest spot, however, comes in the form of an emotive acoustic offering of "Inside + Out," captured during a BBC performance. Also worth noting is Feist's softened cover of "Lovertits" a track originally recorded by her famous former roommate Peaches. For casual Feist fans, this may not be the best introduction to her talents. For Feist aficionados, however, it certainly shows the level of respect that other musicians have for the singer, and will provide some great audio candy until her next full-length release. --Denise Sheppard
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 Only for fans of feist and remixes February 13, 2009
I love Feist's music, I think the true formula for her succes are great music pieces combined with awesome lyrics, saddly most of this renixes disrupt the lyrics and the music leaving a black hole where the essence of Leslie Feist's songs are lost. Yet if you are a fan of feist and remixes there are a couple of songs that sound great, but rather than buying the album I would buy those songs digitally.
 Excellent album November 29, 2008
Excellent album. This one is a little more sexy, groovy and electronic than "The Reminder", but just as good. Her voice is great. A good listen anytime.
Open Season! September 14, 2008
These are remixes from Leslie Feist's album Let it Die, plus some other b-sides. Here is my album rundown.
*One Evening (Solo Piano Version) [Instrumental] -- 10/10 A lovely interpretation of the song; great for dinner parties.
*Inside + Out (Apostle of Hustle Unmix) -- 9/10 A nice and simple song to chill to.
*Mushaboom (Mocky Remix) -- 10/10 It has a slight hip-hop feel to it, yet Feist still channels her inner peace with alternative.
*Gatekeeper (Full mix) -- 10/10 This is by far better than the original; this version has far more substance to it.
*Lonely Lonely (Frisbee'd Mix) -- 9/10 This is a very serene song.
*Mushaboom (K-OS Mix) -- 7/10 K-OS's remix is pretty much the only downfall; the beats were very overdone.
*Snow Lion -- 10/10 I absolutely love this track! It is very calming and brings to mind winter.
*Tout Doucement -- 8/10 There could be a bit more to it, but it's interesting that the track is sung in French.
*The Simple Story -- 7/10 I don't like this track as much, it's a bit boring.
*Lovertits -- 10/10 This is a slower-paced dance track, yet all the energy is still there. Love this one!
*Mushaboom (Postal Service Remix) -- 9/10 The downright quirkiness of Postal Service makes this one a hit!
*Gatekeeper (Do Right Remix) -- 9/10 I love how this almost seems like a modern jazz type track.
*One Evening (Remix By VV) -- 10/10 THE PERFECT REMIX!! Exactly as it should be. Nice and fun, funky and fresh.
*When I Was A Young Girl (Remix by VV) -- 10/10 Once again, better than the original.
*Mushaboom (Remix by VV) -- 10/10 VV delivers yet another groovy mix, this time for Mushaboom.
Overall album rating -- 10/10 This is a must-have for your collection; whether you're a Feist fan or not! These are superb mixes.
*My favorite tracks: 1, 3, 4, 7, 10, 13, 15
Great Mistake January 1, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
I bought this CD by accident and I'm really glad that I did. These remixes are point on and I'm glad that Feist had a hand in this collaboration instead of the whole disc being a lame attempt at making money off of someone else's abilities.
Feist Butchery February 1, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Wow, if id actaully paid for this album i'd be even more angry right now! There are some nice remixes on this album, but more importantly there or some real howlers, who is this "VV", cut his attemps and you'd have a good album, im not sure if its possible to mangle mushaboom more, even if he tried. If you loved Let it die, which i did, dont buy this, youll be sorry...oh im listening to Open Season as i write this, When i was a young girl [vv mix] is playing, seriously cringe worthy
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