Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Andrew Bird's Bowl of Fire
Oh! The Grandeur
“Oh! The Grandeur” is Andrew Bird’s sophomore release, and my favorite album of his. Maybe you remember him as the violinist from Squirrel Nut Zippers. Maybe you don’t. In any case, he’s talented as all sin and he really lets it show with this 1999 release.
O!TG is a gypsy jazz album that you could would expect in a different era, at a time as early as the turn of the century. The neo-swing feel brings you back to the thirties at least. His excellent diction and intelligent lyrics are charming. The intricate violin features are enchanting. The album as a whole is simply mesmerizing.
Download: Rock that Candy Shop!
Buy: Set it on Fire!
# posted by Giselle @ 5:03 PM 
