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In Flight: Andrew Birdnew
Violinist/songwriter takes a direct approach in crafting his folk form.
Creative Loafing (Charlotte) |
John Schacht |
09-29-2012 |
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Andrew Bird: Break It Yourselfnew
"This peculiar incantation, I'm sure you've heard it before," Andrew Bird sings on "Desperation Breeds ...," the first song on Break It Yourself, his sixth solo album. As an introduction to the album, it's an interesting notion, both true and sort of false...
Tucson Weekly |
Eric Swedlund |
04-20-2012 |
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Tags: andrew bird
Andrew Bird Has Many Talents, but Have You Heard Him Whistle?new
Bird's whistling is the shining diamond embedded in the gold band of song he's been developing since he played a sideman's role for the Squirrel Nut Zippers in the '90s.
Charleston City Paper |
Bryan Reed |
10-07-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Andrew Bird's Dissertation Worthy 'Noble Beast'new
As a composition, Andrew Bird's latest is as complex and gorgeous as a George Eliot novel.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
02-12-2009 |
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Pop White People Like: Andrew Bird's 'Noble Beast'new
Precious anachronisms, whistling, the approval of both NPR and the Gray Lady — what’s not to like about Andrew Bird?
Chicago Reader |
Miles Raymer |
01-26-2009 |
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The Brain of Birdnew
So enchanting, you won't notice how smart he is.
Illinois Times |
Rene Spencer Saller |
04-20-2007 |
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Tags: Andrew Bird, Armchair Apocrypha
Weird Sciencenew
A guide to Andrew Bird's Armchair Apocrypha.
Nashville Scene |
Lee Stabert |
04-13-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Andrew Bird
Beautiful Revealnew
Bird's latest exposes gorgeous songs.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
03-30-2007 |
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Tags: Andrew Bird, Armchair Apocrypha
Bizarre Pop Scientistnew
Charting Andrew Bird's unconventional path toward rock stardom.
Chicago Newcity |
Tom Lynch |
03-14-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Andrew Bird
In the Rearview Mirrornew
Andrew Bird, seemingly stunned by his success, strives to make something new.
Tucson Weekly |
Linda Ray |
09-14-2006 |
Profiles & Interviews
The Mysterious Production of Songs
Everybody knows he can play the fiddle, but where, exactly, do Andrew bird’s trippy lyrics come from?
The Inlander |
Luke Baumgarten |
11-30-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Andrew Bird
Former Squirrel Nut Zipper Has It Allnew
Andrew Bird is to the violin what Jimi Hendrix was to the guitar, which is to say not merely a virtuoso but also a visionary. Also reviewed is Snowglobe's Doing the Distance.
Illinois Times |
Rene Spencer Saller |
04-15-2005 |
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