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Wildbirds and Peacedrums: "The Snake" album review

Aug 19, 2009, 10:01am

I'm a big believer in full disclosure. If I come at something with a pre-existing bias, I think it's only fair that I let you know that up front.In this case my bias comes from seeing Swedish duo Wildbirds & Peacedrums open for Lykke Li earlier this year. Quite frankly, while I thought the drumming was at times spectacular, I found the vocals to be dull at their best and at their worst

Artists: Wildbirds & Peacedrums

Tags: Album Review, Wildbirds & Peacedrums

SxSW 2009 Preview: Wildbirds And Peacedrums Wildbirds and Peacedrums - Antone’s (SXSW 2009, March 20)Wildbirds and Peacedrums, Matt Eliott, Gary Smith, Nat Baldwin, Silver Stairs of Ketchikan and Silver Pyre Wildbirds and Peacedrums Releasing EP, Touring w/ St. Vincent + Bell House Pics Wildbirds And Peacedrums (Crawdaddy) Vs. Ponytail (Whelan's).

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