Music Review: The Bird and the Bee
Posted on 01 February 2008 by Erin Kennedy
The Southern California duo of Inara George and Greg Kurstin, better known as the bird and the bee (humbly titled with no caps in the name) released their self-titled debut album in the US on January 23rd. This album blends a lot of interesting sounds. Think jazz meets electronica and you might have an inkling as to what these buoyant and smooth tunes sound like. Inara George’s vocals sound languid and deceptively sweet in “F-cking Boyfriend” while “La La La” will get your hips moving despite yourself. “Polite Dance Song” is a nearly satirical response to “put your hands in the air” type rap songs.
My personal favorite on the album is “Because” because of the simple, syncopated vocals mixed with an electronica beat and classical piano interludes. The two picked an appropriate name for themselves – their tunes seem to float on air despite being having a stream of consciousness as thick as honey. It’s the kind of album that gets better with multiple plays. I’m betting you’ll be hooked by the third play.
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February 1st, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Two of my friends really love the bird and the bee, but I don’t think I’ve ever heard any of their stuff. I need to check it out because jazz/electronica sounds like something I’d love.
February 1st, 2008 at 4:35 pm
I just checked them out on MySpace. They sound somewhat similar to Feist plus a male vocal. Good stuff.