Ian Anderson - The Secret Language Of Birds [2LP - D- Side Etched]

Cat. no: SMALP1292
Format: LP 2LP - D- Side Etched
Barcode: 636551829212
Release Date: 12 Jun 2026
Genre: Rock

IAN ANDERSON'S ACCLAIMED SOLO CLASSIC RETURNS ON VINYL IN A BEAUTIFULLY PRESENTED 2LP EDITION - A POETIC & ECLECTIC JOURNEY, NEWLY PRESSED ON BLACK VINYL WITH SIDE-D ETCHING.

First released in 2000, 'The Secret Language Of Birds' saw Ian Anderson at his most introspective & stylistically diverse, delivering a deeply personal collection of songs that blend folk, rock, world music & classical influences with effortless grace.
Written & recorded at Anderson's home studio, this album stands apart within his catalogue for its intimate atmosphere & organic charm. Across its richly varied tracks, Anderson's signature flute work intertwines with acoustic instrumentation, subtle rhythms & evocative storytelling, creating a soundscape that is both pastoral & worldly. From the reflective beauty of the title track to the playful energy of "The Habanero Reel" & the cinematic sweep of "Panama Freighter," each piece reveals a different facet of his musical language.

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

Now available as a 2LP set, this edition presents the album across four sides of black vinyl, allowing the music's detail & dynamics to breathe in a format perfectly suited to its nuanced arrangements. Side D features a beautifully crafted vinyl etching of the two birds from the original cover artwork.

Tracks: The Secret Language Of Birds (04:17) / The Little Fower Girl (03:37) / Montserrat (03:21) / Postcard Day (05:07) / The Water Carrier (02:56) / Set- Aside (01:29) / A Better Moon (03:46) / Sanctuary (04:42) / The Jasmine Corridor (03:54) / The Hebanero Reel (04:01) / Panama Freighter (03:21) / The Secret Language Of Birds - Part 2 (03:03) / Boris Dancing (03:07) / Circular Breathing (03:45) / The Stormont Shufe (03:11) / Etching