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Babybird (Artist) Format: Audio CD
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  • Audio CD (31 Oct. 2011)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Unison Music
  • ASIN: B005IFF368
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 63,080 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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The Best Day of Our Lives
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Can't Love You Anymore
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4.0 out of 5 starsThe delight of re-construction
By Michael G. Evans on 6 Nov. 2011
Format: Audio CD
This is a great album with an appeal that sadly will probably not be reflected in sales. What will it take for this guy to shift the units he deserves? I'm not going to go down the "shadow of you're gorgeous" route, because I love that song too. Somehow Babaybird just doesn't seem to get there, when all sorts of rubbish (Britain's got X Factor dancing brother rejects) shift millions. It's not fair.

That said on balance for me Ex-Maniac is just that bit better, the highs just that little bit higher. But this is a cracker of an album, a proper album that grows on you slowly and creeps into you conciousness more and more with each play. Buy it!
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5.0 out of 5 starsOne of his best
By Big Twink on 4 Nov. 2011
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If you like 'ex-maniac', you'll love this. Great to see Stephen back after such a short interval, with this Lp picking up nicely where 'ex-maniac' left off.

As ever, the melodies are sweet and lyrically Stephen does his old curmudgeon / old softie thing beautifully. Don't be put off by those who say this doesn't compare with his earlier work; it does.

In fact, I'd say it was up there with his best. It's nice to see Mr Jones back and seemingly in a very happy place.
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5.0 out of 5 starsMore twisted tales from Mr Jones...
By SDavies on 19 Dec. 2011
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Perhaps not as instant as Ex-Maniac, TPOSD is another great Babybird offering full of catchy melody and witty story-telling.

Stephen seems to be writing this one from a different place: he's happy, positive and in love. And 'love' is the foundation and reoccurring theme of the entire album; in fact the word itself pops up in his lyrics every half a minute or so.

'Your love it saves me from all the things that enslave me. All the stuff that made me go a little crazy'

That's not to say it's all Me, Me, Me. Opener 'Jesus Stag Night Club' tells a tale about a messy stag night involving someone in fancy dress who appears to actually BE Jesus (!), 'Can't Love You Anymore' is about a couple contemplating dying in a car crash and questioning where it all went wrong, while 'Song For The Functioning Alcoholic' is an honest anthem on addiction, self-loathing and the true meaning of happiness.

'I love you, you love me, just please let us be the kids that we once were when we were free. Now I'm crucified to a Christmas tree in the shopping mall...'

I find the studio work and production methods a lot smoother and bolder on this record. Probably the most varied sound-wise since There's Something Going On.

Keep up the great work Stephen and Babybird. One day you'll get the recognition deserved.
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By Rodney on 25 Nov. 2011
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Stephen Jones is a genius. His records are awesome. Poetic, melancholic, angry, loving, acerbic, rational and altogether shiny jewels in a sea of mediocrity!The Pleasures Of Self Destruction
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