Andrew Bird - Armchair Apocrypha

Okay, I know, I know. No posts for two weeks, and then two within a day. Pretty ridiculous, right? Well, I agree. However, after getting my hands on this long anticipated gem, I just couldn't help myself.

That's right folks, you heard it here first! Andrew Bird's new album "Armchair Apocrypha" is out there... and it's great! All you violin loyalists out there might be a bit disapointed, but, if you're looking for an expansion on the more experimental/funky aspects of 2005's great "The Mysterious Production of Eggs," then you'll absolutely love this record. The record starts off strong, with several rock tracks built around Bird's unique electric guitar layering, as the vocals remain swaggering and cool. Then, with the quietly expansive 7-minute long "Armchair," the record takes a turn for the mellow, calmly propelling through the remainder of the album, before ending with the elegant instrumental "Yawny At The Apocalypse." Below are a few sample tracks. This album hits in March, and is sure to gain Andrew some much deserved cred.

Andrew Bird - Imitosis
Andrew Bird - Plasticities
Andrew Bird - Scythian Empire