Break It Yourself
Andrew Bird · 2012
60 min · 21 tracks · indie rock
A tapestry of intricate melodies woven with introspective lyrics and a blend of folk and indie rock sensibilities.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with resolution
- introspective moments for reflection
- dynamic exploration of themes
- short interludes for breathing room
- immersive melodies for deep listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 5, 2012, 'Break It Yourself' is Andrew Bird's fifth studio album, following 2009's 'Noble Beast'. At this point in his career, Bird was solidifying his reputation as a unique voice in the indie rock landscape, known for his virtuosic violin playing and poetic lyricism.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· The Decemberists
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Desperation Breeds… 5:30
- 2 Polynation 0:45
- 3 Danse caribe 5:19
- 4 Give It Away 4:31
- 5 Eyeoneye 4:07
- 6 Lazy Projector 4:59
- 7 Near Death Experience Experience 4:29
- 8 Behind the Barn 1:04
- 9 Lusitania 4:04
- 10 Orpheo Looks Back 4:55
- 11 Sifters 4:13
- 12 Fatal Shore 5:06
- 13 Hole in the Ocean Floor 8:18
- 14 Belles 3:00
Disc 2
- 1 Danse caribe
- 2 Orpheo Looks Back
- 3 Lazy Projector
- 4 Eyeoneye
- 5 Lusitania
- 6 I’m Goin’ Home
- 7 Fatal Shore
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