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Wild Birds: 1985–1995 is a 16-track compilation album by former Bauhaus frontman Peter Murphy, featuring a curated selection of his solo material from his first decade with Beggars Banquet Records. Released in 2000, the compilation is recognized for showcasing hits such as "Cuts You Up" and "Strange Kind of Love," highlighting a shift toward an art-pop sound, according to reviews from AllMusic and Exclaim!.
Should the World Fail to Fall Apart (1986): A transitionary record where Murphy began experimenting with pop structures, featuring the standout title track and a haunting cover of Pere Ubu’s "Final Solution." Wild Birds: 1985–1995 is a 16-track compilation album
- The Opening Flutter (1985-1988): Tracks like Cuts You Up (which, ironically, became his biggest MTV hit) and The Line Between the Devil’s Teeth show a man who replaced distortion pedals with 12-string guitars and Middle Eastern modalities.
- The Dark Descent (1989-1992): You’re So Close and Our Secret Garden are drenched in opium-dream production. This is Murphy at his most isolated.
- The Rise (1993-1995): The inclusion of Big Love of a I’m Waiting signaled the return to form that would lead to his masterpiece, Deep.
Early Solo Exploration: Tracks like the "Final Solution" cover reflect Murphy's early attempts to find a voice outside of Bauhaus, moving toward a "glammy" art-pop style reminiscent of David Bowie or Iggy Pop. The Opening Flutter (1985-1988): Tracks like Cuts You
Spanning five albums on the Beggars Banquet label, this 16-track collection highlights Murphy’s shift from the bleak, sepulchral chill of his former band toward a lush, art-pop sound reminiscent of David Bowie and Iggy Pop. Early Solo Exploration: Tracks like the "Final Solution"
Holy Smoke (1992): Home to the lush, melodic lead single "The Sweetest Drop".