Strange Bird
Augie March · 2002
62 min · 14 tracks · indie rock · pop rock
A sweeping, introspective blend of indie rock and pop that evokes deep emotional landscapes.
Why this album works
'Strange Bird' received significant acclaim upon release, earning a spot on the Australian ARIA charts and being nominated for the ARIA Award for Best Adult Contemporary Album. Its rich lyrical content and distinctive sound helped to further establish Augie March as a leading force in the indie rock genre in Australia.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks introspective moments for deep reflection dynamic journey through emotional landscapes
- Context
- Released in 2002, 'Strange Bird' was Augie March's second studio album, following their acclaimed debut 'Sunset Studies' from 1999. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying its unique sound, characterized by poetic lyrics and complex arrangements, while gaining greater critical attention in the Australian music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cranberries· Phoenix· Blur
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Vineyard Standout 5:01
- 2 This Train Will Be Taking No Passengers Standout 4:30
- 3 Little Wonder 4:03
- 4 The Night Is a Blackbird 5:22
- 5 O Mi Sol Li Lon 1:21
- 6 Song in the Key of Chance 4:53
- 7 Up the Hill and Down 0:22
- 8 There’s Something at the Bottom of the Black Pool 4:19
- 9 Addle Brains 5:29
- 10 The Keepa 5:40
- 11 The Drowning Dream 4:37
- 12 Sunstroke House 5:17
- 13 Brundisium 6:48
- 14 O Song 4:26
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