Philip Rooney, hotpress.com:
"For The Birds is an album that evokes so many emotions. From the opening instrumental track ‘In The Deep Shade’ to the hidden track at the end, it’s a real musical roller coaster. While it may not be as instantly accessible as some of their other albums, For The Birds is the work of musicians who have realised that they have the ability – and the belief in their abilities – to make this kind of record all on their own. Magnificent."

Ken Ward, hotpress.com:
"For The Birds showed just how dynamic Irish music can truly be. Blending traditional instrumentation with a very stripped bare approach to recording the album, The Frames tapped into a vacant space in Irish musical culture. The album is at once anthemic and personal, outwardly angry, and delivered with such a sense of intimacy, thanks to the unmatched compositions of Glen Hansard and the production of Craig Ward and Dave Odlum."