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The Bird and the Bee

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Audio CD (January 23, 2007)
Original Release Date: January 23, 2007
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Label: Blue Note Records
ASIN: B000LV63SG
In-Print Editions: MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (39 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,115 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)
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1. Again & Again [Explicit] 2:45 $0.99

2. Birds and the Bees [Explicit] 3:49 $0.89

3. F-cking Boyfriend (Explicit) 3:15 $0.99

4. I'm a Broken Heart [Explicit] 4:30 $0.89

5. La La La [Explicit] 3:19 $0.89

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As intoxicating as a Brazilian breeze and ironic as a David Lynch night in L.A., the Los Angeles duo the Bird and the Bee make a soothingly hip, deliriously cool blend of pop. Inara George is a breathy singer who channels Astrud Gilberto via Julee Cruise. Although still little known, she's the daughter of the late Lowell George of Little Feat, and she already has recordings out with a couple of other bands. Keyboardist and producer Greg Kurstin has worked with Beck and the Flaming Lips, among many others, and the duo share a passion for that brand of art pop along with the more whimsical indie strains of Le Tigre. The album is overflowing with references from '60s pop harpsichords to girl-group choruses. You half expect Lesley Gore to come out singing harmony on "I'm a Broken Heart," an homage to "It's My Party." A jazz aficionado, Kurstin has put all kinds of jazzbo touches in here, including some unlikely chord changes and tropicalia moods. Only "F*cking Boyfriend," with that phrase chanted in the chorus, seems artlessly out of place on an album that revels in sly innuendo and emotional ambiguity. --John Diliberto

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Made up of vocalist Inara George, who has been aptly referred to as "a modern day Audrey Hepburn with the voice of an angel," and keyboardist/producer Greg Kurstin, who has lent his talents to records by Beck, The Flaming Lips, Lily Allen, Peaches, and many more. The Bird and the Bee take elements of everything from the Beach Boys to 60's Brazil electronica, spinning them into this irrepressible collection of ten sunshine-drenched, semi-psychedelic ditties.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great music that's wonderfully original, February 5, 2007

By	Alf (San Rafael CA USA) - See all my reviews

Finally, a pop album that has intelligent harmonies and a singer that can hit the notes and sing in tune. These songs are oddly retro and yet completely modern. I've heard the band refer to their style as "psychadelic Burt Bacharach" and I can see how that would apply to the music (although the lyrics are definitely not Hal David). It's laid back and edgy at the same time, and every song has something inventive to it. I believe the pick of the litter is Again and Again, and that it's destined to become a classic. I highly recommend this CD.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss it!, February 2, 2007

By	Will Irace (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When was the last time you were really glad to have bought a CD? I ended my dry spell when I went out and snagged a copy of The Bird & The Bee's self titled album. Really, I had no choice: the hook from "Again & Again" was stuck in my head for THREE DAYS, likely a record.

Just when I was done marveling at the melody in that signature track, I was amazed again (& again) by Inara's vocal harmonies in the chorus of "My Fair Lady." It made me think of some kind of twinkling singing fairies in a 70's Disney picture, without the annoying smarmy aftertaste.

It's like Freezepop, only more mature.
It's like Stereolab, only more personal.
It's like Dot Allison, only more substantial.

It's like a breath of fresh air that someone is finally producing really good music so I can start buying CDs again. Bravo The Bird & The Bee!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Unusual and refreshing., April 15, 2007

By	Gary Peterson (San Diego, California USA) - See all my reviews

This self-titled offering from The Bird and the Bee is eclectic, to say the least. Vocalist and songwriter Inara George (The Bird) and multi-instrumentalist Greg Kurstin (The Bee) put together a collection of ten sophisticated and elegant poppish songs incorporating a variety of styles. The end product is musical, complex and rather strange sounding. It's a very unusual and original-sounding album. One of a kind. It's somewhat retro and somewhat "jazzy." In places the harmonies sound somewhat like the Beach Boys or sixties girl groups. Interesting mix.

The voice of Inara George is one of the highlights of the album. She comes across as charming and sultry. I looked her up on the internet and, sure enough, she looks the part. My lady friend says she reminds her of Chan Marshall. Hmmmm. Well, the voice is somewhat similar but the styles and content are much different. I really enjoy listening to her, but there's a certain limited range and sameness from song to song and it gets a bit tiresome listening to a whole album without a break. That's a weak criticism, I suppose. I'd say the songs are great but might benefit by being intermixed with other music. Another mild criticism I have has to do with some of the lyrics. "F*cking Boyfriend," in particular comes to mind. I have nothing against such songs, but I find myself having to be careful of playing the disc before certain people.

Kurstin wraps the irony-filled vocals with keyboard lines and rhythmic beats. Altogether, the music is rather simple, but it shimmers and shakes. The album is very original, refreshing and listenable, over and over. It's a charming and delightful CD, but I'd give it only four stars because of the listed problems.

Gary Peterson

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I found out who these guys were from the Apple video on YouTube... I bought the album and heard all the other awesome music The Bird & The Bee makes. Read more

Published 22 days ago by J. Tsai

4.0 out of 5 stars Surprising
At first I had no idea why I ended up with this CD, but I'm glad I did. Despite the 'Explicit Lyrics' tag on every single song, which threw me off, none of them are that bad... Read more

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4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, good music
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4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty, but...
I'm really enjoying this CD, but wondering how one "lie[s] prostate on the ground" (Because). Oops. A bit of a Freudian slip there? Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow! There is some decent music in the new millenium!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Super Duo - The `modernized' Carpenters
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2.0 out of 5 stars Sound Candy
It was fun on the first listening. But after the second time, I was done with it.

Published 19 months ago by JL

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