In Metric, Emily Haines specializes in glossy, synth-centric pop. In her occasional stints as one of Broken Social Scene’s many vocalists, she shows she can rock out. On her solo albums, though, she favors melancholy, thoughtful piano ballads. Choir Of The Mind, her third, is a showcase for Haines’ delicate, careful voice; it’s serious and … Continue reading Essential New Music: Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton’s “Choir Of The Mind”