Rare Bird Alert
by Steve Martin
  • Record Label: Rounder
  • Release Date: Mar 15, 2011
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. AllMusic
    Jun 30, 2011
    80
    Whether your primary interest is in the comedy or the music, this is a solidly enjoyable album.
  2. musicOMH.com
    Jun 30, 2011
    80
    Rare Bird Alert is every bit as good as its predecessor, and it's a delight to hear Martin and his band on form.
  3. The Telegraph (UK)
    Aug 18, 2011
    70
    A pleasant, enjoyable album from a multi-talented man.
  5. Country Weekly
    Jun 30, 2011
    70
    Country music as pure as the kind heard on Rare Bird Alert is rare indeed, and worthy of consideration--even if it does come from a pretty odd duck.

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  1. denmark
    Apr 10, 2014
    8
    This is a rare album indeed. A mixture of funny and moving songs, with "Yellow-Backed Fly" and "The Great Remember (For Nancy)" as standouts.This is a rare album indeed. A mixture of funny and moving songs, with "Yellow-Backed Fly" and "The Great Remember (For Nancy)" as standouts. Steve Martin proves a solid banjo player, but he does well in leaving most of the singing to others. Also, plus for including a live version of old favorite King Tut.… Full Review »