Everyone who listens to Andrew Bird does so for a number of reasons. Initially packaged with his latest LP, “Noble Beast”, “Useless Creatures” is a nearly an hour of joy that contains all but one of those reasons, his voice. Of all the modern alternative artists still making music today, Andrew Bird easily makes the best case for a listenable instrumental album. His sweeping fiddle overlaps over some signature string work and some well aimed whistling. No one whistles like Andrew Bird, and he showcases it here whenever possible.
Not all tracks are fun ditties mixed with skips, plucking, and swaying. Some tracks, like the ten-minute “The Barn Tapes”, seems to create an almost electronic and quite ominous groan to support the clashing violin phrases. If you’re looking for something to throw in while taking a walk or anything that requires a pick-me-up, you might have to consider skipping some of the more expansive pieces.
Overall, it’s a fulfilling and rich experience for any Andrew Bird enthusiast. If you hadn’t received it with your copy of the last album, or you just haven’t given it a chance yet because of the instrumental nature of the album, it’s really worth a listen.
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