The multitalented Ben Folds’ newly released album “Stems and Seeds” will push listeners out of their chairs and make their souls smile. The former Ben Folds Five front man comes alive and turns up the volume for this high-energy two-disc album, which is made up of 10 isolated tracks and their remixed versions.

One of the album’s fiery tracks, “Dr. Yang,” is aggressively propulsive with coalescing piano rhythms and powerful vocals that make it impossible for the most timid to keep from dancing. Tracks like “You Don’t Know Me,” “Cologne” and “Kylie from Connecticut” add a different dimension to the album, matching poignancy with drama.

Ben Folds turns tragedy into comedy and brings his raw experiences to the main stage with “Stems and Seeds.” Presenting himself as a natural raconteur, he hits home for every audiophile and upbeat music junkie.