''Birdbrain'' is the second studio album by American

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band

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, released in 1990.

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again assisted with production, alongside

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. Buffalo Tom singer/guitarist

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said that Mascis's influence probably accented the band's edgier side. Mascis is credited as "Monte Rose" for a guitar solo on the title track. The CD version includes a cover of

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," as well as a live acoustic version of "Reason Why," a song from Buffalo Tom's self-titled debut album.

Track listing

All songs by Buffalo Tom except where noted # "Birdbrain" # "Skeleton Key" # "Caress" # "Guy Who Is Me" # "Enemy" # "Crawl" # "Fortune Teller" # "Baby" # "Directive" # "Bleeding Heart" # "

(live acoustic)" ( Richard Butler, Tim Butler) # "Reason Why (live acoustic)"

Personnel

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- vocals, guitar * Chris Colbourn -

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, lead vocal on "Baby", guitar * Tom Maginnis - drums with: *

- guitar on "Bleeding Heart", backing vocals on "Crawl" * "Monte Rose" (J Mascis) - guitar on "Birdbrain"

References

External links

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