Originally written by [redacted] · 24 January 2004
The first single, 'Come Home Billy Bird', preceeds it on March 22nd. It features guest vocals by ex-Kenickie girl and current Xfm DJ, Lauren Laverne.
Full tracklisting for the album is thus:
Absent Friends Sticks and Stones Leaving Today Come Home Billy Bird My Imaginary Friend The Wreck Of The Beautiful Our Mutual Friend The Happy Goth Freedom Road Laika's Theme Charmed Life
Neil had this to say about it: "Most of the songs employ stories and characters as a framework within which are discussed the loose themes of coming, going and not quite being where you want to be."