Andrew Bird's schroom-munching cousin
I haven't felt compelled to write a review on a new (to me, I mean) artist in quite a long while. But this album has had me surprised. My first impression was of a more playful Andrew Bird, one who perhaps dropped acid and took road trips more often than tinkering with Gramophones in the barn. The lyrics are clever and take on more meaning after a few listens... In my favorite line from the opener "Funtimes in Babylon", he's asking for one more chance to "Abuse my lungs". "Before they do my face up like a corpse and say 'get up and dance'... Sad and lovely, it gets me every time. There are a couple of duds here and there, but overall it's a strong album, and I recommend enjoying it as a whole. If you're on the fence still, DL tracks 1, 2 & 3
