Andrew Bird – Noble Beast

You may recognize this album cover from a trip to Starbucks, where this was one of their featured albums for a while.  Andrew Bird has a very distinct style that may not appeal right off the bat.  His music is whimsical, full of comical lyrics and whistling (yes, whistling).  But a closer listen reveals that the content of his music is poetic and thoughtful.  The ablum title, in my mind, has to be a reference to the nature of humanity and points to what he is grappling with in these songs.  The album is full of good songs, but check out “Oh No,” “Effigy” and “The Privateers.”  Enjoy!