Ian Anderson The Secret Language of Birds 2LP 1
Ian Anderson The Secret Language of Birds 2LP 2
Genre: Pop Rock
Label: Madfish
Size: 12"
Format: 33RPM,

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Ian Anderson The Secret Language of Birds 2LP

Ian Anderson

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SKU:
MAFLP1292
UPC:
636551829212

Preorder Expected on 06-12-2026

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Coming June 12, 2026 pre-order your copy today!

Double LP with Vinyl Etching!

The Secret Language of Birds (2000) revealed Ian Anderson at his most introspective and stylistically diverse, delivering a deeply personal collection of songs that blended folk, rock, world music and classical influences with effortless grace.

Written and recorded at Anderson's home studio, the album stands apart within his catalogue for its intimate atmosphere and organic charm. Across its richly varied tracks, Anderson's signature flute work intertwines with acoustic instrumentation, subtle rhythms and evocative storytelling. From the reflective beauty of the title track to the playful energy of "The Habanero Reel" and the cinematic sweep of "Panama Freighter," each piece presents a different facet of Anderson's musical language.

Lyrically, The Secret Language of Birds draws on themes of nature, travel and quiet observation, offering a series of vivid musical vignettes that feel both personal and universal. The album's delicate balance of melody and mood has made it a fan favourite, celebrated for its warmth, wit and understated sophistication.

2026 double black vinyl edition with a beautifully crafted vinyl etching of the two birds — from the original cover artwork — on side D.

Features

  • Double LP
  • 2026 Reissue
  • 3 Sides of Music
  • Vinyl Etching of the 2 Birds from the Original Cover Artwork on Side D

Selections

Side A:

  1. The Secret Language of Birds
  2. The Little Flower Girl
  3. Montserrat
  4. Postcard Day
  5. The Water Carrier

Side B:

  1. Set-Aside
  2. A Better Moon
  3. Sanctuary
  4. The Jasmine Corridor
  5. The Habanero Reel

Side C:

  1. Panama Freighter
  2. The Secret Language of Birds, Pt II
  3. Boris Dancing
  4. Circular Breathing
  5. The Stormont Shuffle

Side D:

Etching

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