{"product_id":"birdy-fire-within","title":"Birdy – Fire Within","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirdy – Fire Within\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFire Within\u003c\/em\u003e is the acclaimed second studio album from British singer-songwriter \"Birdy\", showcasing a significant evolution from the piano-led covers that first brought her international attention. Originally released in 2013, the album sees Birdy stepping further into her own songwriting, combining her distinctive, emotive vocals with atmospheric production, cinematic arrangements and contemporary folk-pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe album opens with the instantly recognisable \u003cem\u003eWings\u003c\/em\u003e, one of Birdy's signature songs and a standout moment in her early career. Built around delicate piano, soaring strings and a powerful chorus, the track perfectly captures the emotional and cinematic quality that runs throughout \u003cem\u003eFire Within\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cem\u003eHeart Of Gold\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLight Me Up\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWords As Weapons\u003c\/em\u003e continue the album's atmospheric approach, balancing intimate verses with expansive arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eMuch of the album focuses on themes of love, relationships, uncertainty and growing independence. \u003cem\u003eAll You Never Say\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStrange Birds\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMaybe\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eNo Angel\u003c\/em\u003e demonstrate Birdy's ability to move between vulnerable piano ballads and more rhythmically driven pop songs, while \u003cem\u003eAll About You\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eStanding In The Way Of The Light\u003c\/em\u003e add further depth to the record's introspective character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe closing run of \u003cem\u003eShine\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Same\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDream\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eOlder\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHome\u003c\/em\u003e provides a more reflective finish, with Birdy's understated vocal delivery remaining at the centre of the arrangements. Written in collaboration with a number of established songwriters, including \"Ryan Tedder\", \"Sia Furler\" and \"Ben Lovett\", \u003cem\u003eFire Within\u003c\/em\u003e helped establish Birdy as a serious songwriter in her own right rather than simply a cover artist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor fans of \"Birdy\", \"Daughter\", \"Lana Del Rey\", \"Florence + The Machine\" and contemporary singer-songwriters, \u003cem\u003eFire Within\u003c\/em\u003e is an atmospheric and beautifully produced album that combines indie pop, folk influences and emotionally charged songwriting. Featuring \u003cem\u003eWings\u003c\/em\u003e alongside a strong collection of original material, it remains one of the defining albums of Birdy's early career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeart Of Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight Me Up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWords As Weapons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll You Never Say\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrange Birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaybe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo Angel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll About You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStanding In The Way Of The Light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Same\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8bXCG6BKA-M?si=C2fZyZxzhWz6apYE\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"14th Floor Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55424468222294,"sku":"825646420407","price":4.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_b30fee4c-e968-4a06-86f2-60a24bfea65f.jpg?v=1789741268","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/birdy-fire-within","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}