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Spring is just around the corner, and though my garden might not look like much more than barren winter scraps, it’s certainly starting to sound like a new season. The birds are chirping again, a delight so lovely that it competes for valuable ear-time with my headphones. The days of monotonous yardwork are upon us, and I am here to recommend listening material to keep your ears happy as you work.

In honor of our returning avian friends, today’s theme is all about birds. First up, a new album from a different kind of musical bird: Andrew Bird! The extremely talented folk-indie musician...