Let's make this birthday one to remember.

53 years old (Born on October 21, 1972)

Happy Birthday, Matthew Friedberger! May your day be filled with more fiery riffs than a Fiery Furnaces encore and enough quirky melodies to keep us guessing for another decade. From crafting unforgettable tunes in "Blueberry Boat" to the intriguing storytelling of your solo albums like "Goodbye Forever," you've always kept our ears delightfully surprised.

Here's hoping this year brings you as much joy as fans felt discovering each twisty lyric or unexpected chord progression. Keep rocking those old regimes into new adventures—because let's face it, nobody does musical unpredictability quite like you do. Cheers to many more harmonious (and humorously unpredictable) birthdays ahead!