The Life Pursuit

The Life Pursuit Review

Written almost entirely by frontman Stuart Murdoch, Belle And Sebastian's sixth album is a magnificently assured and diverse pop record. With nods to such influences as Cornelius, Manfred Mann, and David Bowie, The Life Pursuit mingles the folky, be-sweatered pathos of the group's earliest work with joyfully satirical late 60's sunshine pop, and the sophisticated 80's-influenced work reminiscent of their prior album, 2003's Dear Catastrophe Waitress. Matador. 2006.

I'm Waking Up To Us (single)

I'm Waking Up To Us (single) Review

I'm Waking Up To Us (single) Feature

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Write About Love

Write About Love Review

Back after a 5-year hiatus doing solo projects, soundtracks and more, Glasgow's beloved BELLEANDSEBASTIAN have returned with one of their finest albums. Marrying the intimacy of early works like Sinister and Tigermilk with the production values of their more recent work, Write About Love is a varied, captivating and occasionally disturbing trawl through the mind of Stuart Murdoch and his colleagues.The album features duets with Norah Jones and actress Carey Mulligan (An Education).

The BBC Sessions

The BBC Sessions Review

Deluxe Limited Edition Two CD set includes six page book plus bonus tracks. 2008 Remastered album featuring fourteen gorgeous tracks recorded for the BBC between 1996 and 2001. At the time, the group rarely performed live, so all these songs are noticeably different from the studio versions. The limited, deluxe double CD contains an entire live show broadcast on BBC Evening Session in mid-2001 with another four never before heard songs. Six-page booklet in the deluxe version.

Lazy Line Painter Jane

Lazy Line Painter Jane Review

Single featuring guest vocalist Monica Queen. Contains fourtracks: 'Lazy Line Painter Jane', 'You Made Me Forget MyDreams', 'Photo Jenny' and 'A Century Of Elvis'. 1997Jeepster Recordings release. Standard jewelcase.

The BBC Sessions [Vinyl]

The BBC Sessions [Vinyl] Review

Fourteen gorgeous tracks recorded for the BBC between 1996 and 2001. At the time, the group rarely performed live, so all these songs are noticeably different from the studio versions. The regular CD includes an additional four unreleased songs from their classic early Jeepster period. The limited, deluxe double CD contains an entire live show broadcast on BBC Evening Session in mid-2001 with another four never before heard songs. Eight-page booklet in the regular CD (six-page booklet in the deluxe version). Gatefold HQ 180 gram vinyl.

Lazy Line Painter Jane (box Set)

Lazy Line Painter Jane (box Set) Review

Lazy Line Painter Jane (box Set) Feature

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I'm Waking Up to Us

I'm Waking Up to Us Review

Second of 2 new E.P.'s contains 3 songs and will be released on CD5, 12 inch & 7 inch. Tracks for all 3 formats - 'I'm Waking Up To Us', 'I Love My Car' & 'Marx and Engles. None of these tracks will be on upcoming album. From Matador Records.

Life Pursuit (W/Dvd)

Life Pursuit (W/Dvd) Review

Highly ancticipated new album from Belle & Sebastian features more of their simple, melodic, moody, and poetic songs. Advanced Japanese release. EMI. 2006.

Blues Are Still Blue

Blues Are Still Blue Review

UK three-track single includes the album version of the title track and two non-album tracks, 'Life Pursuit' and 'Mr. Richard'. Rough Trade. 2006.

Step Into My Office

Step Into My Office Review

The opening cut & first single from 'Dear Catastrophe Waitress', the sixth album by this beloved Scottish indie pop group. The title track is backed with three exclusive previously unreleased non-album cuts, Love On The March', 'Desperation Made A Fool Of Me', & the CD-ROM video to 'Step Into My Office, Baby'. Rough Trade. 2003.

Step into My Office, Baby

Step into My Office, Baby Review

The opening cut & first single from 'Dear Catastrophe Waitress', the sixth album by this beloved Scottish indie pop group. The title track is backed with three exclusive previously unreleased non-album cuts, Love On The March', 'Desperation Made A Fool Of Me', & the CD-ROM video to 'Step Into My Office, Baby'. Rough Trade. 2003.

Late Night Tales

Late Night Tales Review

Unavailable in the U.S.! In early 2006, the Scottish Indie-Pop ensemble Belle & Sebastian contributed an eclectic mix to the Late Night Tales series. While some selections are clearly kindred spirits to the Glasgow-based band's often-delicate sound, most notably Big Star's gentle "Watch the Sunrise" and Donovan's proto-twee "Get Thy Bearings", many acts represented on this set stray far from B&S territory, including Electronica artist RJD2 ("Here's What's Left"), Jazz pianist Ramsey Lewis ("Uhuru"), and Classic Rock's joking/smoking Steve Miller Band ("Fly Like an Eagle"). The compilation also presents Belle & Sebastian performing an exclusive track--the light "Casaco Marron"--which, of course, serves as the main draw for the group's devoted fans.

Tiger Milk

Tiger Milk Review

CD debut/ reissue of the acclaimed Scottish indie pop/ folk group's 1996 album, their first. The record was previously only available as a vinyl-only release limited to 1,000 copies. 10 tracks. 1999 release.

I'm Waking up to Us [Vinyl]

I'm Waking up to Us [Vinyl] Review

Second of 2 new E.P.'s contains 3 songs and will be released on CD5, 12 inch & 7 inch. Tracks for all 3 formats - 'I'm Waking Up To Us', 'I Love My Car' & 'Marx and Engles. None of these tracks will be on upcoming album. From Matador Records.

Push Barman to Open Old Wounds (Dlx)

Push Barman to Open Old Wounds (Dlx) Review

At long last, all seven of Belle And Sebastian's "Jeepster" EPs have been collected into a convenient 2-CD set. Often considered their best work, and previously only available as hard-to-find imports or in a box set, the EPs, consisting of 25 songs recorded from 1996-2001, are now available for the price of a single frontline CD. The four tracks from the EP "This Is Just A Modern Rock Song" have never been released in the US before. This deluxe double CD is packaged in a hardbound book.

If You're Feeling Sinister [Vinyl]

If You're Feeling Sinister [Vinyl] Review

Belle And Sebastian includes: Stevie Thomas Jackson (vocals, guitar); Christopher Thomas Geddes (piano); Richard (drums); Isobel, Sarah Martin, Stuart David, Stuart Murdoch. There's nobody named Belle or Sebastian in this Scottish septet, but that's just part of the self-effacing mythology with which the band has surrounded itself. Their low profile in the media and even on their own albums (no personnel or songwriting credits) is in keeping with the shy-boy aesthetic promulgated on this, their debut album. While the influence of lovable British wimps like Nick Drake, The Smiths and Al Stewart (!) and fellow Scot Donovan can be heard throughout, the band has an identity and highly developed sense of songcraft all its own. Led by Stuart Murdoch, Belle and Sebastian offer up a largely acoustic folk-pop sound with deep roots in the '60s. Their guitar-and-piano arrangements are often filled out by luxurious trumpets and strings, but the clever, sardonic lyrics keep things from ever getting too mushy. The bright, irresistible pop melodies stand in sharp contrast to decidedly downbeat lyrics that recall Morrissey at his sharpest. Timeless, gorgeous and just cool enough to avoid a mainstream breakthrough.