On April 3, 2001, “Rykodisc” label released “The Swimming Hour”, the third Andrew Bird album. It was recorded by Andrew Bird and David Boucher.

Personnel:

• Andrew Bird – vocals, violin
• Colin Bunn – guitar
• Pat Sansone – vocals, keyboards, vibraphone, marimba
• Kevin O’Donnell – drums, percussion
• Nora O’Connor – vocals
• Greg Norman – recording
• Mike Napolitano – recording, mixing
• Reto Peter – editing and mixing assistant
• Brent Lambert – mastering
• Andy Bryant, Laurent Bichara, Chris Brickley – studio assistant
• Naomi Yang – design, photography
• Neko Case – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Andrew Bird.

1. Two Way Action
2. Core and Rind
3. Why?
4. 11:11
5. Case In Point
6. Too Long
7. Way Out West
8. Waiting to Talk
9. Fatal Flower Garden
10. Satisfied
11. Headsoak
12. How Indiscreet
13. Dear Old Greenland