On April 7, 1998, “Rykodisc” label released “Thrills”, the first Andrew Bird album with Bowl of Fire. It was recorded in 1998, and was produced by Mike Napolitano
Andrew Bird.

Personnel:

• Andrew Bird – vocals, violin, mandolin
• James Mathus- banjo, guitar, piano, trombone
• Joshua Hirsch – bass
• Kevin O’Donnell – drums, washboard, pots and pans
• Katharine Whalen- vocals
• Jack Fine- trumpet
• Mike Napolitano – recording, mixing
• Brent Lambert – mastering
• Audrey Niffenegger – cover art
• Steven Jurgensmeyer – design
• Dave Rosser – photos

Track listing:

All tracks by Andrew Bird, except where noted.

1. Minor Stab
2. Ides of Swing
3. Glass Figurine
4. Pathetique = Lyrics adapted from the poem Ich Grolle Nichtby Heinrich Heine
5. Depression-Pasillo – Garcia
6. 50 Pieces
7. A Woman’s Life and Love – Lyrics adapted from a poem by Adelbert von Chamisso
8. Swedish Wedding March
9. Eugene
10. Gris – Gris
11. Cock o’ the Walk
12. Nuthinduan Waltz