December 25, 2009

17. Noble Beast / Andrew Bird


Noble Beast

Andrew Bird has appeared on The D Man's end of the year list before. His baroque, lyrically whimsical chamber-pop has no other peers, largely due to his violin virtuosity and looping build-ups performed with multiple instruments. (Xylophone included!) After enjoying the pop maestro in concert earlier this year, The D Man can attest that his immense talent just comes spewing all over the stage. Best line from Noble Beast: "I see a sea anemone / The enemy / See a sea anemone / And that'll be the end of me." Vintage Bird.

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