{"title":"Andrew Bird","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Andrew Bird\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndrew Bird was born in Lake Bluff, Illinois on July 11, 1973. He studied violin from age four and graduated from Northwestern University. Bird's early career included work with Squirrel Nut Zippers and his own swing-influenced band Bowl of Fire, before he transitioned to the indie folk and chamber pop work that defines his solo catalog from the early 2000s onward.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndrew Bird's solo work combines indie folk, chamber pop, and baroque pop with extensive use of violin (both bowed and plucked), virtuosic whistling, and live looping. His arrangements often layer his own performances of multiple instruments and parts, building atmospheric textures around literate, allusive lyrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAndrew Bird \u0026amp; the Mysterious Production of Eggs (2005, Righteous Babe)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArmchair Apocrypha (2007, Fat Possum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoble Beast (2009, Fat Possum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreak It Yourself (2012, Mom + Pop)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre You Serious (2016, Loma Vista)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy Finest Work Yet (2019, Loma Vista)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside Problems (2022, Loma Vista)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRighteous Babe, Fat Possum, and Loma Vista pressings of Bird's solo catalog have been issued in standard and limited variant editions. The Mysterious Production of Eggs has been reissued in expanded vinyl form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Andrew Bird typically start with Andrew Bird \u0026amp; the Mysterious Production of Eggs (2005) or Armchair Apocrypha (2007). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/folk-vinyl-records\"\u003eFolk \u0026amp; Indie Folk\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/2000s-vinyl-records\"\u003e2000s\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"andrew-bird-sunday-morning-put-on-vinyl","title":"Sunday Morning Put-On LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eReplacing saxophones with violin solos and showcasing Andrew's signature vocal prowess, the trio reimagines jazz standards completely live in Southern California's legendary Valentine Studios.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540744515767,"sku":"210000089616","price":15.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/bird.jpg?v=1781154105"},{"product_id":"andrew-bird-inside-problems-sky-blue-vinyl","title":"Inside Problems LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\/ \"I'm interested in the moment when something becomes something else, when somewhere becomes somewhere else. 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This CD features eight captivating pieces, combining rich instrumentation with the tranquil sounds of the environment, all beautifully captured in a compelling auditory experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785639637175,"sku":"210000056890","price":13.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/3735706.jpg?v=1783045518"},{"product_id":"andrew-bird-sunday-morning-put-on-cd","title":"Sunday Morning Put-On CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndrew Bird's \"Sunday Morning Put-On\" CD is a fresh, vibrant take on the Great American Songbook, showcasing his exceptional vocal prowess alongside the Andrew Bird Trio. Recorded live at Valentine Studios, this album features a unique blend of jazz standards reimagined with violin solos in place of saxophones, offering a tactile listening experience that transcends nostalgia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785642324151,"sku":"210000089631","price":14.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4328866-3178279.jpg?v=1783045529"},{"product_id":"andrew-bird-armchair-apocrypha-cd","title":"Armchair Apocrypha CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndrew Bird's \"Armchair Apocrypha\" showcases his signature blend of folk and indie with intricate layers of violin, glockenspiel, and heartfelt vocals. 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