The Mysterious Production Of Eggs
by Andrew Bird
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8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 115 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 105 out of 115
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 115
  3. Negative: 9 out of 115

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  1. PhilPhil
    Mar 20, 2005
    9
    Great album, heading up my shortlist for best of the year so far. The songs really grab you and you quickly grow to love them. Not alot of flaws over the course of this entire album, an utter rarity in music today.
  2. EmilyB
    Apr 1, 2005
    10
    The Album is absolutly fabulous. Their is a perfect mix between what Bird did in The Swimming Hour, and what he did in Weather Systems. The Album has a haunting, but still catchy quality. flawless.
  3. NickB
    Oct 7, 2005
    10
    An obnoxiously and deliciously fantastic album.
  4. StuartW
    Mar 7, 2005
    10
    This guy is incredible, go see him live if you can.
  5. HarveyC
    Mar 9, 2005
    10
    Stunning lyrics and haunting tunes set off the imagination, a pleasure to listen to this ingenious album.
  6. DavidHatfieldTheHallowmoniumGuy
    May 8, 2005
    10
    Simon & G meets B. Dylan with Beck and jazz and classical and damn. It's hard to describe, but I love it.
  7. JoeP
    Sep 25, 2005
    10
    Instant classic masterpiece! Most Original and Briliant album of 2005! Makes all those other 2005 over-produced studio albums seem worthless. Incredible!
  8. kd
    Jun 8, 2006
    8
    I'm pretty sure that Tables & Chairs is one of the more significant songs penned in 2005. It's a really good listen - whether you're concentrating or not.
  9. JessicaE
    Dec 19, 2005
    10
    The music is the kind you would associate with your own personal soundtrack. The music itself puts you in a mood of awareness of your surroundings and inner thoughts. With many references to childhood ("come to the front of the class"), and random words ("electro static rain") Bird seems to make them come together and make sense. It's obvious that Paul Simon is strong in his music, The music is the kind you would associate with your own personal soundtrack. The music itself puts you in a mood of awareness of your surroundings and inner thoughts. With many references to childhood ("come to the front of the class"), and random words ("electro static rain") Bird seems to make them come together and make sense. It's obvious that Paul Simon is strong in his music, but Bird takes it to his own and makes it a part of his voice. I can't stop listening to this album! Seeing him live is 5x better than the album, so that should say something about his overall roundness as a musician in the studio and on stage. 5 Stars!!… Expand
  10. erdemc
    Feb 23, 2005
    10
    best album so far in 2005.
  11. solace
    Feb 27, 2005
    10
    easily the best album i've heard so far in '05 Andrew's clever lyrics and way with words just astounds me, not to mention the infectious melodies he creates. he's not your typical acoustic/strummy/woah is me type singer/songwriters either, this record is very lush and orchestral. his sense of composition reminds me a lot of Rufus Wainwright at times.
  12. LaurelB
    Mar 13, 2005
    8
    I love his voice. The lyrics are not exactly uplifting and some of it is downright creepy, Idon't want to listen to it home alone at night. Other than that, his voice is nice and the instrumentals are good too
  13. WanttoSleepAllDay
    Mar 3, 2005
    10
    This is the first album I've heard by Andrew Bird, besides his previous work with the Squirrel Nut Zippers in the 1990s. Mysterious Production of Eggs is nothin short of a masterpiece. Every song marches to its own drum. The writing, vocals, and instrumental arrangments are remarkable. Oh- and the whistling. Hands down, this is the best release of 2005. Certainly will be one of the This is the first album I've heard by Andrew Bird, besides his previous work with the Squirrel Nut Zippers in the 1990s. Mysterious Production of Eggs is nothin short of a masterpiece. Every song marches to its own drum. The writing, vocals, and instrumental arrangments are remarkable. Oh- and the whistling. Hands down, this is the best release of 2005. Certainly will be one of the top 5 releases this year- if not the best!… Expand
  14. MelissaC
    Mar 5, 2005
    10
    This is one of the best CDs I've heard in a long time. Andrew Bird has a style all his own and I look forward to his next recording. Also, seeing him live is amazing...he truly is a one man show.
  15. EdS
    May 19, 2005
    10
    Completely enjoyable and intriging.
  16. matta
    May 27, 2005
    8
    I really do like most of this album, and his lyrics are amazing, but I do find that it becomes a little monotonous towards the end. Still though I've heard few track better this year than "Sovay" "Measuring Cups" and "Opposite Day"
  17. NoelleS
    Jul 19, 2005
    10
    Fake Palindromes is my favorite
  18. MikeC
    Sep 6, 2005
    10
    Andrew Bird's best effort to date, captures a full range of emotions, from exhuberance to depression, with a creativity that is rarely heard. Lyrics, composition, and instrumentation are all very impressive.
  19. ScottY
    Jan 15, 2006
    8
    Much better than his previous album, Weather Systems. This album is really pleasant to listen to and even drift off to sleep to. It's mellow, but not super-mellow. My favorite song on it would be Fake Palindromes.
  20. heathert
    Jan 26, 2006
    9
    I've been living with this album for months and I can't wait to hear him play it live next week. Clever lyrics, interesting and beautiful arrangements....it is unique and one of the best albums of the year.
  21. bolisj
    Mar 5, 2006
    8
    Great record & a solid 8, with lots of suprises with repeated listens, but is let down by the last couple of songs
  22. AllenS
    May 4, 2006
    10
    Man, I hate this guy he's amazing! It's the closest thing to strawberry pez that music can get!
  23. JoeG
    May 14, 2007
    10
    Baroque pop, wIth Joanna Newsom, Rufus Wainwright and Sufjan Stevens is in fine shape and AB is up with the best of them. The ballads are sweet and sensual, while the uptempo numbers have these wonderfully clever twists and turns in the music that make most artists seem mundane. Add to that AB's handsome and limber voice, and Nora O'Connor's perfectly matched harmonies. If Baroque pop, wIth Joanna Newsom, Rufus Wainwright and Sufjan Stevens is in fine shape and AB is up with the best of them. The ballads are sweet and sensual, while the uptempo numbers have these wonderfully clever twists and turns in the music that make most artists seem mundane. Add to that AB's handsome and limber voice, and Nora O'Connor's perfectly matched harmonies. If there's a better whistler or violinist in pop music, I'd love to here them.… Expand
  24. natalia
    Oct 13, 2005
    10
    best. cd. ever. i became hooked on andrew after the first track. as a violinist, i can tell you this man is a genius. what he does with the lyrics and the music is so playful yet serious...its just pure genius.
  25. StevenL
    Oct 2, 2005
    10
    I've memorized the words. I've purchased his entire discography. I LOVE this album. The Mysterious Production of Eggs is my favorite album of the year.
  26. RyanC
    Feb 22, 2005
    9
    Thus far, the special album of this year. Charmingly arranged around Bird's violin and increasingly confident songwriting. Sure to be a suprise pop hit amongst critics at least
  27. meganc
    Feb 23, 2005
    10
    andrew bird knocks my pants off again and again..hes an incredible presence live.
  28. SarahT
    Feb 23, 2005
    10
    An incredible album. Andrew Bird displays all of his many musical talents. I've read comparisons to Rufus Wainwright and Jeff Buckley, which I can hear, but I find Bird's music more organic (less 'high art'). His singing style is so relaxed; words just roll out of his mouth at an unhurried pace. And live - wow - It is an incredible experience to watch him create his An incredible album. Andrew Bird displays all of his many musical talents. I've read comparisons to Rufus Wainwright and Jeff Buckley, which I can hear, but I find Bird's music more organic (less 'high art'). His singing style is so relaxed; words just roll out of his mouth at an unhurried pace. And live - wow - It is an incredible experience to watch him create his music in front of an audience.… Expand
  29. jenh
    Feb 24, 2005
    9
    really a nice listen, start to finish, excellent lyrics.
  30. Kerry
    Feb 26, 2005
    10
    this album is emotional and intelligent and has become my constant companion since I bought it.
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Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 21
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  1. AllMusic
    90
    An utterly mesmerizing and magnetic album, almost unfair in how incredibly ambitious and impressively pulled off the whole thing is.
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  2. Billboard
    90
    Taking all the best parts of Jeff Buckley, Devandra Barnhart and Rufus Wainwright, Bird can be noisy, charming, frivolous, haunting and playful all at once.
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  3. cokemachineglow
    83
    Although The Mysterious Production of Eggs lacks the gleeful variety of Swimming Hour, it is obvious that Bird has created his most cohesive statement to date.
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