As it was posted on the store page, I figured it was safe to post on my site (link to mp3)

My review of "The News From Your Bed:"

I've long been of the opinion that Bishop Allen write some of the best character profiles that I've ever heard. In fact, Charm School always seemed to a collection of glipses at the narrator's life. Songs like "Little Black Ache" and "Quarter To Three" are slice-of-life songs of a quality that seems to escape most contemporary bands. But the best thing about these profile pieces - the very best thing - is that they were melodic, catchy and beautiful. Even when the subjects aren't cheerful or happy, they were always perfectly encapsulated within a pop song. It's this spirit that gets carried on in the EP project by "The News From your Bed."

Unlike the narrator(s) of Charm School often seem(s) to be, "The News From Your Bed" isn't about a wanderer who's seeking to find like-minded souls; rather, he or she is actually a bit of a recluse. There's something painfully touching about the idea of someone celebrating their birthday alone, with not so much as a phone call to mark the occaion. And much like nearly all of Bishop Allen's work, I can't help but identify with the protagonist by the song's end. It's as touching as it is catchy.

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