The Life of Birds

David Rotheray

The Life of Birds

Concept album of folk and chamber pop songs written, arranged and produced by the former Beautiful South guitarist, featuring a number of the UK's leading folk singers

ADM rating[?]

7.2

Label
Proper
UK Release date
16/08/2010
  1. 9.0 |   The Line Of Best Fit

    Perfect, utterly complete and gorgeously concise in its love for folk, birds and music in general
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  2. 8.0 |   Subba Cultcha

    If you wanted a sampler of the cream of the contemporary British folk scene you could do a lot worse. And as an introduction to a unique and insightful writer it’s practically a must
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  3. 8.0 |   Mojo

    For reflective ornithologists everywhere. Print edition only

  4. 8.0 |   The Scotsman

    Kathryn Williams sounds more lovely and elegant than she does on her own wispy material, Alasdair Roberts sounds as old as time
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  5. 7.5 |   BBC

    An intriguingly varied album of often sad-edged songs that range from the playful to the thoughtful, covering topics that most songwriters would shy away from
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  6. 7.5 |   The Observer

    A warm, collaborative affair tinged with the Beautiful South's droll humour
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  7. 7.0 |   Independent on Sunday

    The elaboration of the writing sometimes overwhelms the song but the intent is there to reach deep
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  8. 6.0 |   Q

    Never less than engagingly bittersweet. Print edition only

  9. 6.0 |   The Independent

    It's reliant for much of its character on guest vocalists ... but the melancholy borders on maudlin in places
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  10. 6.0 |   Uncut

    The mood is by turn jaunty and wistful. Print edition only


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  • 1. The Sparrow, The Thrush & The Nightingale N/A
  • 2. Living Before the War N/A
  • 3. The Road to the South N/A
  • 4. Crows, Ravens & Rooks N/A
  • 5. Draughty Old Fortress N/A
  • 6. Sweet Forgetfulness N/A
  • 7. The Hummingbird N/A
  • 8. Taller Than Me N/A
  • 9. Almost Beautiful N/A
  • 10. Flying Lessons N/A
  • 11. The Best Excuse in the World (Is the Truth) N/A
  • 12. The Digital Cuckoo N/A
  • 13. Cover Your Garden Over N/A
  • 14. The Sparrow, The Thrush & The Nightingale N/A
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