Wild Birds: 1985–1995 is a 16-track compilation album by former Bauhaus frontman Peter Murphy, featuring a curated selection of his solo material from his first decade with Beggars Banquet Records. Released in 2000, the compilation is recognized for showcasing hits such as "Cuts You Up" and "Strange Kind of Love," highlighting a shift toward an art-pop sound, according to reviews from AllMusic and Exclaim! .
Murphy's exploration of pop structures in his solo work made his music more accessible to a wider audience without sacrificing the artistic depth that fans of Bauhaus had come to appreciate. The best tracks from this period showcase Murphy's ability to craft memorable melodies and lyrics that are both personal and universally relatable. Wild Birds: 1985–1995 is a 16-track compilation album
Contextualizing his influence on and post-punk. Cuts You Up (The definitive version) A Strange