Tag: bird
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Jade Bird’s Debut Is Loud & Energetic, But Not As Much As It Should Be
Despite relying on an acoustic guitar, 21-year-old Jade Bird still finds ways to shred on her debut album. Some songs are general lighthearted breakup tunes, but when the instrumentation crescendos, Jade Bird soars. The self-titled LP begins on a so-so note with “Ruins”, but her slight vocal uppercuts are a sign of things to come.…
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Andrew Bird’s ‘My Finest Work Yet’ Fails to Live Up to Title
Andrew Bird has one of the most expansive discographies of any artist working today. The virtuosic violinist, whistler, singer, and songwriter almost can’t stop creating music–whether it be an album covering the tunes of one of his biggest musical influences; albums recorded in various locations across the country, including a river and a canyon; or…