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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
  • introspective moments for deep reflection
  • dynamic journey through emotional landscapes
  • ideal for thoughtful evening listening

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek high-energy party anthems

Where this album fits

Career 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 Triffids· Crowded House· The Go-Betweens

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Vineyard 5:01
  • 2 This Train Will Be Taking No Passengers 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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