Break It Yourself
Break It Yourself is American singer-songwriter Andrew Bird's sixth solo studio album, released on March 5, 2012 through Mom+Pop records in the US and Bella Union in the UK.[1]
The track "Lusitania" features a duet with Annie Clark from St. Vincent.[2]
Critical reception
The album was well-received by critics: according to Metacritic, the album has received an average review score of 80/100, based on 33 reviews.
Track listing
| 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 |
Personnel
The Band
- Andrew Bird - violin, guitar, vocals, whistling
- Martin Dosh - drums
- Jeremy Ylvisaker - guitar, keyboards, background vocals
- Mike Lewis - bass, tenor saxophone, background vocals
Additional Musicians
- J. T. Bates - drums on "Danse Caribe"
- Annie Clark (St. Vincent) - vocals on "Lusitania", courtesy of 4AD
- Nora O'Connor - vocal harmonies on "Give It Away", "Lazy Projector", "Near Death Experience Experience", "Fatal Shore"
- Simone White - vocal harmony on "Desperation Breeds"
- Wendy Lewis - cooking, moral support
References
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