The Cat Empire — Bird in Paradise

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The Cat Empire’s 10th studio album—and second with their new lineup—makes the most of the Melbourne ensemble’s international flair. Co-founder Felix Riebl calls the album a fusion of Australian flamenco and Afro-Cuban, and the resulting sound is just as frisky as it is worldly. Cuban member Lazaro Numa lends both trumpet and some Spanish-language lead vocals to the group sing-along “La Gracia”, and bassist Grace Barbe sings in French on “Shooting Star”, while Riebl contributes Django Reinhardt-esque runs on the guitar-like Cuban tres. Riebl sings lead with a more rhythmic edge than usual on “Blood on the Stage”, living up to both the song’s swing-revival verve and its titular commitment to the band giving it their all in their live show. Following a run of touring with symphony orchestras around Australia, The Cat Empire do sound even more emboldened than usual here. There may be a few quieter moments, as when Riebl mentions inviting someone in for a cuppa on “Devil”, but mostly this plays like an upbeat celebration of life and music alike. Along with co-founder Ollie McGill, Riebl has done an excellent job scouting new members and continuing the band’s joyous legacy.

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The Cat Empire

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  1. Bird in Paradise 4:41
  2. Blood on the Stage 3:54
  3. Shooting Star 4:35
  4. Going to Live 4:26
  5. La Gracia 4:34
  6. Devil 5:21
  7. Doing Fine 4:05
  8. Oh Eh 3:15
  9. Sparrow in the Night 6:21
  10. Blackout Blues 5:39