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Bomb In A Birdcage (Amazon MP3 Exclusive Version)

A Fine FrenzyMP3 Music
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)

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  • Original Release Date: August 28, 2009
  • Format - Music: MP3
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56 of 61 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Fine Frenzy reaching New Heights... September 8, 2009
Format:Audio CD
The debut album by A Fine Frenzy, 'One Cell in the Sea', has over the past year or two been gathering an increasingly strong fan base for Alison Sudol and her band. It was an album of poetic, sometimes haunting songs; and the first single from that album, 'Almost Lover', propelled her to stardom, with huge success both in her native America and in continental Europe. For those who might have been expecting her new album to continue in the same style, 'Bomb in a Birdcage', may come as a surprise.

The album cover may contain a hint: gone is the perhaps slightly fragile and shy look of Sudol on 'One Cell in the Sea', and in comes a sassy, in-your-face image of the artist as a determined, daring woman. However, lest I am worrying fans of her debut album, there are some overlaps and similarities in the music. Alison Sudol the poet is still very much there, and the lyrics of the new tracks continue to use beautiful and memorable imagery and expressions. Also, there are some songs that pick up from her earlier style, perhaps in particular 'Happier', 'Bird of the Summer', 'The Beacon' and 'Swan Song'; the latter is an extraordinarily beautiful expression of loss and regret, and one of my favourite tracks. Perhaps the first single from the album, 'Blow Away', is something of a bridge between the old and the new A Fine Frenzy, with powerful melody but also a punchy beat. This song also shows off her strong vocal range, as she manages to deliver part rock anthem and part operatic aria in a song that unites these styles quite easily and very successfully.

And then there are other songs where Sudol makes use of various styles that have informed her music, including jazz, rock and even country. While there isn't a weak song on the album, maybe the two that made me sit up most when I first heard them were 'Electric Twist' and 'We Stood Up'; the first of these is an almost teasing song that starts slowly and builds up, with a punchy beat and a flirtatious theme; while the second is a rock-inspired rallying cry of defiance and determination, but which (as the final line reveals) is a plea for kindness.

Not many singers or bands risk completely new departures after a successful first album. 'Bomb in a Birdcage' is a pure delight because it refuses to allow A Fine Frenzy to be typecast, but at the same time does not refuse to give her fans some of what they have come to treasure. It is a hugely powerful album, supported by songwriting that is clever, astute, enticing, original and simply musical, and driven by a performance from Sudol and her band that is hugely impressive. The musical accompaniment is sophisticated, emphatic where it needs to be but also very subtle in some of the songs - listen to the flutes in 'Bird of the Summer', for example.

This is a must-buy, must-have album.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful - Like Fine Wine, let an Artist be an Artist. January 16, 2010
By Erin
Format:Audio CD
Bomb in a Birdcage (BIAB) was a 50/50 love/dislike at first; I was surprised at my own reaction. Now? I am listening to it instead of One Cell in the Sea. One Cell was a masterpiece that I would take to a desert island if I only had one CD. It might not ever be recreated - but nor should it be. She's not the same person either. She's changed, I've changed, you've changed since it was recorded. Supposition aside, this record is experimentally-wonderful as the first. I was expecting One Cell in the Sea Part Two. So when I heard BIAB I was a bit mentally confused. The reason being, I think, is the use of syntisizers (sp?) and a heavier drum beat in some of the songs you don't associate the first record with. But I can just about nearly promise you if you listen to it a few times, you'll start getting hooked on this song - then that song - then pretty soon you're in love with all of it.

I thank all the people who took time to actually listen to this record a few times before reviewing. In particular a lady who said she was doing a marathon on her bike, i think, and she listened to 'elements' over and over and just loved it. My daughter, too, didn't like One Cell at all -- but I just, down stairs, heard her listening to "Happier" from BIAB, which I love, too. I was kind of starting to wonder if my 13 yo had any taste at all but catching her listening to AFF gave me hope for her lol. This record is epicly-grand. It's bigger than One Cell which was quieter and sweeter, and frankly, perfect in every possible way. BIAB, tho, like fine wine or diamonds-mined, takes a little time to appreciate - not becuase it's a pill you need to swallow, but because it is deeper, bigger, grander, and perhaps more evocative in places than it's predecessor. Much of us don't like wine when we first taste it. But like AFF's new album, as our palates evolve in sophistication, the more you appreciate A Fine Frenzy and it's etheral, monumental loveliness.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet September 8, 2009
By D
Format:Audio CD
I usually go for strange, arty music, and it's rare that I enjoy what I think of as "music for Target ads". It's not easy to create music with such simple, sweet melodies, without it being dull and uninspired. But Alison Sudol did it once, and now she's done it again. The great opening track has me bobbing my head and humming along, and the album continues to hold my interest all the way through the beautiful closer "Beacon", with just a couple tracks in the middle that drag a bit. Bomb in a Birdcage couldn't have been released at a more appropriate time of year, because it's perfect music for late summer and fall.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Consistent
A band that has been very consistent, love her voice & they always have songs that can stick in your head.
Published 5 days ago by Stehlin G Crawford
5.0 out of 5 stars Again....this bird flies.
Fine Frenzy (both cd's are wonderful !!!) I'm 79 but have just fallen in love with her (voice, lyrics, delivery. music)
Hold on to your heart..... Read more
Published 1 month ago by robert M. Ford
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb in Every Way. Tops.
This album is SUPER!! Every song is good, (unlike some albums where it is hit or miss). This album is very cheerful and fun. Read more
Published 2 months ago by silky69
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
I can only give a rating of brilliant as this is what I was told by the person I bought this as a gift for. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ella
5.0 out of 5 stars Different is good
She is quirky, no doubt about it. Good lyric writing, and her voice is one of a kind. Keep it up!
Published 3 months ago by S. Bowen
5.0 out of 5 stars The fuse is lit...
and BANG! Alison Sudol[AFF] brings something new to the table with this album. While OCitS was pretty sad and gloomy, this one is "Happier" and reaches "New Heights" regardless of... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Neal Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting!
After "One Cell in the Sea" this album brings a more indomitable atmosphere. You can listen to it and jump with it at the same time to feel the music going through you. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Vicky Lima
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Sophomore Album
Alison Sudol's second album under the moniker A Fine Frenzy is an improvement in almost every way from its predecessor. Read more
Published 11 months ago by T. A. Daniel
5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful album
one of the most wonderful album. love it so much and i will listen to this album all the way when i drive aross the continent, that's gonna be so much fun!
Published 12 months ago by Yujia Ren
5.0 out of 5 stars Alison is awesome! Great album (both are)
Great album and all the songs are good...that said, I purchased in mp3 format...months later my computer crashed and I lost it (along with many others). Read more
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Mp3 vs cd?
The Amazon MP3 quality, 256 kbps, is certainly good enough for iPod listening. For more critical listening, on a good quality CD player/amplifer/speakers, the CD will be better. I also miss the liner notes when downloading music. I wish Amazon would provide a PDF of the CD insert with the download.
Sep 8, 2009 by Flytrap |  See all 8 posts
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So "Coming Around" won't be on the Amazon version?
It won't but I think you get a different exclusive track "Silent War" if you buy it from Amazon
Sep 2, 2009 by M. Adler |  See all 4 posts
MP3 Download for Pre-Order?
I don't know about Amazon but iTunes has Blow Away, Electric Twist and Happier for sale for a buck each
Aug 29, 2009 by Cloud |  See all 2 posts
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