Okay, Mother Nature, spring can officially start any time now—there's new Andrew Bird music in the air. Everyone's favorite whistling Chicagoan violinist has a new album called Break It Yourself dropping on March 6 via Mom + Pop. If you're lucky enough to catch him on tour this year, you'll be gifted with a free download of the album plus two exclusive live EPs. Can't beat it!
Check Out Andrew Bird's Break It Yourself Album Cover, Track Listing
Take a first listen to "Eyeoneye" right here:
Thoughts?
It sounds a lot... no, I mean, a lot... like the first two Shins albums. No complaints here, though—Andrew hasn't sounded this "rock n' roll" since Armchair Apocrypha, and it's a welcome return to that album's mix of lush, feel-good melodies and buzzy electric guitars. Of course, it wouldn't be a proper Andrew Bird single without a "don't even try to resist joining in" whistling solo, and this one's a real doozy. (1:35) Love the characteristically playful lyrics... really love the gloomy chord changes that kick off around 2:38... I'm officially twice (or maybe three times, shrug) as excited to hear the rest of this album.
Andrew Bird fans—what do you guys think of "Eyeoneye"? Hit up our comments section below, tell us what you think.
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