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. 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.
  2. NickB
    Oct 7, 2005
    10
    An obnoxiously and deliciously fantastic album.
  3. StuartW
    Mar 7, 2005
    10
    This guy is incredible, go see him live if you can.
  4. HarveyC
    Mar 9, 2005
    10
    Stunning lyrics and haunting tunes set off the imagination, a pleasure to listen to this ingenious album.
  5. 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.
  6. 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!
  7. 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
  8. erdemc
    Feb 23, 2005
    10
    best album so far in 2005.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. EdS
    May 19, 2005
    10
    Completely enjoyable and intriging.
  13. NoelleS
    Jul 19, 2005
    10
    Fake Palindromes is my favorite
  14. 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.
  15. 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!
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. meganc
    Feb 23, 2005
    10
    andrew bird knocks my pants off again and again..hes an incredible presence live.
  20. 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
  21. Kerry
    Feb 26, 2005
    10
    this album is emotional and intelligent and has become my constant companion since I bought it.
  22. damonm
    Mar 19, 2005
    10
    This is one of those albums where on first listen you just know it's superb music. Every note and lyric is in its right place... the melodies, instrumentation, lyrics, singing is all creative, exciting, scintillating. I mean, just wow, basically. This guy is a true hero of music.
  23. AlexE.
    Jul 3, 2005
    10
    Every once in a while, an album comes along that is everything you've ever loved about music, but like nothing you've ever heard before. Consider "Mysterious Production..." one of those albums. The sounds that Andrew Bird so elegantly blends and layers should, theoretically, not work. But they do. And the first time you hear the cascading violin over the strumming guitar over Every once in a while, an album comes along that is everything you've ever loved about music, but like nothing you've ever heard before. Consider "Mysterious Production..." one of those albums. The sounds that Andrew Bird so elegantly blends and layers should, theoretically, not work. But they do. And the first time you hear the cascading violin over the strumming guitar over the ethereal whistling, well, it is an amazing moment. He also has one of the most understated, beautiful voices in music today. Sort of a gentler Beck mixed with Rufus Wainwright minus the theatricality, Bird's voice shimmers along with the gorgeous music to create a truly breathtaking album. Add to the mixture some of the most haunting, brilliant lyrics I have ever heard ("you're what happens when two substances collide/and by all accounts you really should have died") and you have an album that will not be leaving my CD player for a long, long time. Anyone who loves and appreciates music will love this album.… Expand
  24. KateD
    Mar 21, 2006
    10
    A perfect, beautiful, intelligent pop album. Yes, I like it quite a lot.
  25. StephanieI
    Jun 15, 2006
    10
    I play the viola, and I have seen some of the greatest orchetras in the world, but Andrew Bird has to be the best violinist I have ever heard and seen! And I thought my sister could whistle?!, Yeah let's just say she is nothing compared to Andrew Bird. Simply Brillant!
  26. atuttle
    Jul 18, 2006
    10
    magnificent feat of personal expression. haunting and soothing.
  27. AlexW
    Jul 30, 2006
    10
    Please marry me, Andrew Bird.
  28. martinc
    Mar 23, 2007
    10
    This may sound odd, but Andrew Bird rekindled my passion in music with this album. I altogether gave up looking for any new artists being burned so many time by 1 hit CD's, but I ran into this album while traveling, and fell in love with every track on this album. The feel, the tempo, the playfullness is what makes these songs superior to just about any new artist out there today!
  29. DanielK
    Mar 6, 2007
    10
    Genius.
  30. Intonator
    Nov 21, 2005
    10
    A brilliant album, soaring heights, intricate melodies. Bird's musicianship is simply incredible, and more importantly this album is enjoyable!
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Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 0 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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