In 2003 Andrew Bird removed himself from the noise of city life in Chicago to work on his music in a barn in rural Illinois. The result was a career-defining record exploring childhood, creativity, and science with wit, precision, and ambition. The Mysterious Production of Eggs crystallized Bird's signature style and introduced the live-looping ingenuity that would define his performances for decades. Two decades later, its influence still resonates throughout the indie world, inspiring artists and audiences alike.
This year, Bird marks the milestone with a limited edition boxset, a re-issue of the original album, and anniversary tour, performing Eggs in full alongside the world's foremost symphony orchestras proving that some mysteries only grow richer with time. Alongside the 3LP deluxe boxset, Bird is re-issuring the beloved album garnished with deluxe reimagined artwork by longtime collaborator Jay Ryan, whose whimsical artwork graced the original and is a crucial part of its lore.
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A2. Sovay
A3. A Nervous Tic Motion Of The Head To The Left
A4. Fake Palindromes
A5. Measuring Cups
A6. Banking On A Myth
A7. Masterfade
B1. Opposite Day
B2. Skin Is, My
B3. The Naming Of Things
B4. MX Missiles
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B6. Tables And Chairs
B7. The Happy Birthday Song