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Adore this record and the unabashed under sensitive tweeness and humour of this era of Belle and Sebastian.
I'll have to listen to this one again at some point
Overall, quite good. Composition is good, the ambum is varied and there is plenty use of vibraphone! At times has some strong Nick Drake vibes. One of the guys sounds a little broken at times but I guess it fits the genre. Album art is lame
tem um quê de elliot smith, que é muito agradável e aquece o coração
3.5 stars
not groundbreaking but interesting enough
I always tried to get into B&S and I still find it okay but not life changing. High 2s.
ugh 0/10
70
Conoscevo solo l'album "Write about love" ma anche questo è molto bello.
Musically this sounds so close to the Smiths, which is what I've read on the Wikipedia article on this album. Sounds so jangly and otherwise clean as all hell. The vocals to me sound quite like Nick Drake, which is another artist/s that some critics compare this to. I can see wholeheartedly why people compare Belle & Sebastian to the Smiths, Nick Drake and other like-minded musicians. They totally make the music sounds so, introspective and vunlerable and possibly open to the idea of help, just like the aforementioned musicians. I'm not totally sold on this album even though I adore the Smiths and like Nick Drake a lot. Seems to me that I'm missing a bit of the puzzle, I just haven't found what that is at this moment in time. I know for sure that this was well made. If I were to go off of my rating system 3 stars would be the option I choose, because I'm so undecided about the album. Highlight Song/s: "Get Me Away From Here, I'm Dying" and "Mayfly"
Every song I’m half into half not
It’s quite cutesy actually, and depending on your mood, it might hit just right. Likes: Me and the Major; Get Me Away From Here I’m Dying; If You’re Feeling Sinister; Judy and the Dream of Horses
Shoegaze Britpop ain't me forte, as they say. I don't like his chant/sing/whine/talk style of singing much at all. The lyrics are good, but when he sings them, I'm just not into them. But the most glaring issue is the guitar playing. In my opinion, THE most irritating sound ever recorded is the dragging of fingers across strings of an acoustic guitar; it's like nails on a chalkboard run through an amplifier. They do that throughout this record and it completely ruins a couple of these songs that I might otherwise like.
Yes, it’s twee. But I kinda like twee.
An indie dork's dream. A melancholic woman, and a strategically placed, and unopened copy of "The Trial" by Kafka. A book I read this month, and got little to nothing out of. To me, it was a look at mental health through the lens of endless bureaucracy, but if you've read my reviews, you'll know that I can barely read, so maybe you should trust the covergirl here. I like this band. They write sweet little songs that are more than tinged with desolate sadness, but craft a nice atmosphere. The one thing I can knock this record for is a lack of variety. We really settle into the exact same song on repeat. It's a good song, but I would've loved to have seen some range from my quirked up Scottish pals. Herr Josef K would've meandered around describing this band for about 280 more pages, so be thankful that my yammering ends now. 3.5 HIGHLIGHTS: Committing laser suicide after losing my blood brother at LaserQuest (his birthday party's pizza arrived)
This is twee pop...very little that can be described as twee is good. Some Wes Anderson movies might be the exception? I kind of like this, a pleasant pop folk duo. Subtle Don't Look Back reference. Mayfly is the best song so far. There's nothing about this album to get me really excited either way. Quickly superseded by Judy and the Dream of Horses as a strong closer.
If none of these songs have been used in a Wes Anderson film then I'll be deeply shocked. Great album, peaceful.
whoa, what a comeback! after two songs i almost stopped listening. but then the album started to hook me. now i'm at my third playthrough and appreciate songs like "Like Dylan in the Movies" and "If You're Feeling Sinister". it's nothing i would listen everyday and overall it's too poppy for me - but nonetheless, it has some weird quality i can appreciate...
I knew this wasn't going to be entirely my thing the moment I heard the singer (B&S front man and writer Stuart Murdoch) who sounds too bloodlessly twee for my tastes. I've said before that a lot of songs would be better if you doubled the BPMs and Murdoch appears to agree with me, because a lot of these songs have a breakneck pace, and that's great, but the arrangements and production aren't adequate for the number of instruments being played, with some of them clashing, leading to a muddled sound. Despite all that, the best moments of the album are enjoyable, especially on the Morrisey-esque "Get Me Away from Here, I'm Dying" and again, the pace of the songs really helps. Some of the songs outstay their welcome (especially the title track), but overall, it's not a bad listen.
I didn't really like this one. Not a terrible album but one that was a let down as soon as it started and I realised this was very much not my type of music. Really dragged for an album that was only 40 minutes long.
This is a sedative. I can't tell the difference between songs and it sounds like the vocalist sat at the mixing table. The vocals suck, the lyrics are inane, there are apparently other people in this band but they're both not doing anything and turned so far down that they're just a reminder that those instruments could be used for something beneficial. I've heard drunken songs around a campfire that made me feel more things than this. I wish I had my 41 minutes back.
I was aware of the band but never heard their stuff before. A little too sad for me, but not bad and actually something different from a lot of stuff here. 3*
Throughly enjoyed that a genre I've never done before
Decent tunes
ik haal die andere albums later wel in… dit was oké beetje folky singer songwrity
sommige liedjes waren leuk maar de meeste waren meh
This was a bit too chill for me.
Haven’t listened to these guys in forever. A bit too cute at times but I still enjoyed it quite a bit
This is well written, arranged, and played. For me though, it’s just really twee and I don’t think I’d find myself coming back to it
This is hipster music of the highest degree. Sounded like a guy doing a bad Nick Drake impression over some rejected Burt Bacharach songs. This album was bland from start to finish; next to nothing was interesting or good. Low 2/5, just because it's wasn't painful to listen to
Difficult one to review. Most songs sounded bland / boring, however, I did find the music enjoyable for some reason. Not my cup of tea, overall.
it was cute
Music wise this was fine, but I don't like the vocals here at all. Bugged me in this album much more than in Tigermilk for some reason, but the singer just sounds so checked out it's almost irritating. The overall sound is perfectly pleasant, but not my thing.
Happened to get the 2 Belle & Sebastian albums back to back. This album was less fun than their previous one. More standard instruments and less interesting vocals. I did like "Seeing other people" but the rest of the album kinda just passed me by High 2
Ok but nothing that really moved me
Didn't know the band, but I did not like the song about the boy with the arab strap. But this album made me like the band! Listened to it 2 times and saved 4 songs. I don't want to be biased, but i gave Fela Kuti 4 stars yesterday... so this couldn't be more.
One of my closest friends loves this band but I still love her. That's more than I can say for this band. It's just SOOOO damned twee, and the lyrics so dark, it makes my head spin.
Not for me. 1/5
Great album. Not a huge fan but this was the start of something really good.
3.2/5 pretty good folky stuff here from 90s
really nice to listen to
Inoffensive and ultimately dull
Álbum de Indie rock bem calmo e bonito. Eu achei que não ia gostar, mas foi muito prazeroso de ouvir. Pula Unicrom.
Maybe I'm more talented than I thought I was.
7/10
🙂
Nice enough but a bit too nice. Got quite bored by the end, an easy listen nonetheless. 2.5/5.
*1996. Scottish indie. *I never got into these guys, even though I'm generally an indie fan. *This is fine background music, but it's forgettable and not something I will revisit. RATING - 6.5/10
I really didn't care for this at all. Needed tremolo riffing or something. 1.0/5.0
i didnt hate this but theres so much music out there that id rather listen to
It wasn't my favorite album, but it wasn't like terrible to listen to. Just something to fill in the background. Kind of reminded me of Sufjan Stevens.
Way too many words set to the most insipid music. “The fox in the snow” and “get me away from here, I’m dying” were the highlight for me because they chilled out on the words per second and I could enjoy the pretty music for a few mins. “Me and the Major” almost made me turn it off. I think I may just not like this singer very much.
Sounds like Nick Drake, and I guess it is fine, but not something I’d put on again.
This was really good, I need to listen to more. Somewhere between the early Britpop sound and indie folk.
3.5. But gonna round down. I liked it, liked the production but can’t give it a 4
It sounds like a 90s rehash of the 60s that influenced all the things I don't like from 2005-2013.
Not my favourite genre to be honest. Some lovely songs but nothing that blew me away. I liked Me and the Major and the title track.
Loved the songwriting on here. So beautiful at so many moments. Favorites: The Stars of Track & Field, Seeing Other People, Me and the Major, The Fox in the Snow,
Don't @ me. In this house, we appreciate Stuart Murdoch and his vast influence on indie pop.
Fun! Some solid jams.
This reminds me of being 15 in my room. The perfect inspiring indie sound. Reminds me of velvet underground at times. Wish i listened to more of belle & Sebastian in my teens I feel like I overlooked them.
This is so ass From the opener I knew this would be a bad listen Really not my type of music I enjoy
3+
Un soplo de elegancia en medio del Brit, el Grunge y medianías varias. Desde Tigermilk (que descubrí años más tarde) han tenido una discografía ejemplar, sobre todo con estos dos y con el siguiente, aunque mi favorito es The life pursuit. Aquí destacan sobre todo Seeing other people, Me and the major y Dylan in the movies.
Kind of boring. The music was ok, but his voice kind of put me to sleep
2.5 - ok
잔잔한 느낌이었고, 평범했다. It had a calm feel and was ordinary.
I'd listened to this album previously and never thought much of it. It's amazing what a few more listens can do. I think I still just prefer The Boy with the Arab Strap but still a very good album.
I never listened to them because Jack Black made fun of them in High Fidelity. Decent but a bit slow.
Gorgeous songs but cumulatively I find it all a bit too sweetly sappy compared to some of their other work (I get that for some B&S purists that actually makes this the superior album - just not for me).
Has a lot of charm but the twee gets to me sometimes
I enjoy some Belle & Sebastian albums. "Dear Catastrophe Waitress" and "Girls in Peacetime want to Dance" are standouts for me. This one fell a little short, but is still pretty darn charming.
This is a really nice, summery album. The vocals are lovely and light, and the instrumentation supports them really well without overpowering. It's a bit one-paced, but there are some really nice melodies and arrangements. Definitely one I'll listen to again.
Honestly, I came to this album 30 years too late. The only person I knew who liked Belle and Sebastian was a big fan of emo and shoegaze, so without listening to them, I filed them away into the same bucket. This isn't that though. It's danceable full band pop music. Several times I found myself chair dancing along. Sorry 80, you were right and I was wrong. What a solid album.
I always find it’s hard to find words to describe an album that’s mid. But fuck it I don’t need to explain myself, it’s mid.
The album title gave me an impression of dark metal; the actual album is folksy and twee, two things I don't like at all. This is the type of music you listen to at naptime.
miauczenie
Можу повністю скопіювати свою мікро-рецензію на інший альбом Belle & Sebastian в цьому списку. Враження абсолютно ті самі, приємна душевна музика. 3.5 (але ближче до 3)
Meh, ok but just so-so.
I guess I needed to feel sinister to really enjoy this...
Bell End Sebastian amirite. This move been a problem had I heard them in high school. But the ship has sailed
I thought I liked it but the more it went on the more indifferent I became
Great blind Sunday morning listening. A little bit Violent Femmes, a little The Smiths, the dude's vocals remind me of Nico for some reason?
Belle &Sebastian really occupy a specific time and space in my music listening experience. The late 90s were interesting. There were a lot of different genres popping up as the reign of “grunge” dissolved into Nü metal and the heavier rock bands took a back seat to more pop oriented genres. One of the more more interesting subgenres was twee pop and Belle & Sebastian was the king/queen of twee. I really got into them for a bit, but I hardly ever listen to them now. I don’t know why. This is definitely their best album. 4.8
It was ok. Felt a little twee. Probably not revisiting purposefully.
The first two B&S albums are great, a true snapshot of a band becoming more than the sum of its parts. I loved this years ago but it’s maybe lost a bit of its shine and appeal the older I get. Listen to this with all the EPs of the era and you’ve got a killer package of songs. It feels a little unfair to give it a 3 rather than a 4 but this is my aisle, not yours.
Esto lo escuché hace siglos, hoy es 22 de agosto. No me acuerdo nada, se lleva 3 puntos por participar.
4/5
8 - GOOD
Beginning was very mid, but I liked it more before the end
It was nearly there, just a bit too gentle and cutesy for me
Blind album, I feel like I've heard of the artist from another album on the project. Honestly, quiet pop music that was uninteresting aside from the harmonica.
Knew and loved this already but I haven't listened to B&S for ages. Listening again in the context of this list, I really noticed how distinctive their sound is - both the music and the gentle but databases and surreal lyrics.
Gentle and playful, artfully written and arranged, full of melodic twists and dynamic turns, funny and bittersweet - pure indie pop perfection.
bland and shitasstasteian
I tried to have an open mind, I really did. There’s a whole swath of this Garden-State-soundtrack-ass-sounding music that was in vogue for about 10 years there and that I absolutely despised: Death Cab, Postal Service, Iron & Wine, Decemberists, etc. I understand that it has considerable appeal to some, and I’m not just trying to be some tough guy who dumps on this kind of sensitive guy music (R.E.M. is my favorite band!). Nonetheless, I listen to this sort of thing I want to stuff someone in a damn locker, even if it’s myself. Belle and Sebastian might be among the worst offenders in this regard. The various Ben Gibbard projects occasionally have a song that really speaks to me. But this? Ugh. The instrumentation has fleeting moments were it's really fun and interesting---the snappy drum beats, the subtle synths that build over a song, that sort of thing. When there’s a little trail of a trumpet at the end of a song? Kinda delightful. All that said, Neutral Milk Hotel this ain't. Why? Because, goddamn, the lyrics, I hate them in substance and sound. There’s something about the quiet-ish, stately singing that calls to mind some dude in an ascot I’d never want to converse with. Tried to get over it, I really did, but I can’t get into this.
Pretty conveniently, I listened to Tigermilk exactly two weeks before getting If You’re Feeling Sinister, so I had a good comparison point. It’s interesting that Belle and Sebastian released this just five months later, because it mostly feels like more of the same. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It’s still a pleasant, breezy listen with some nice instrumentation and a handful of good tracks. However, this album feels a little slower and less upbeat, and by the final stretch, I was starting to lose interest. There just isn’t much here that builds upon what Tigermilk already did. Still, it’s a nice album overall, even if I found the first album a bit more engaging and memorable.
A well-liked 90s indie pop album, with some good writing and interesting vocals, just not one of my personal favorites.
i thought it was pretty good
It’s pleasant enough, Stars of Track and Field is a highlight and whilst overall I do appreciate Belle and Sebastian I always thought they really hit their stride on Boy With The Arab Strap where Isobel Campbells vocals really helped vary the dynamic. 3.7
It's quite reminiscent of Nick Drake at points which I do like. But it's also got a kind of twee vibe that I don't like at all. So I guess this sits somewhere in the middle.
It was OK. I like the storytelling but it’s a bit twee for my tastes.
This was ok. Kind of generic sounding. 2/5
Maybe I wasn't in the mood, I was lifting ways of the time, but this album was relatively boring. I'm not an anti-indie guy, actually really enjoy the genre, but this was just blah
Just as with their other album on the list, it gets boring after a while. Song by song it’s not so bad, but an entire album sucks some joy out of it. Particularly when Like Dylan in the Movies is the only enjoyable track. The others are merely decent. 5/10
Very twee and gentle sounding, although the lyrics are not exactly that. It’s not horrid, but it is dull.
Meh...
Painful
I wasn’t familiar with B&S before but the date and title had me fearing the worst. I was inspired to give this a try by the comments of those who hated it, however. More 60s folk than 90s indie if you ask me, I found this quite enjoyable. I may explore B&S more; thanks for queuing it up 1001!
Before we coined the term "Performative Makes" there was this guy. The last song Judy and the Dream of Horses is so funny by itself. Just imagine sitting quietly in a coffee shop and this guy sets up his music stand and flute.
Some decent songs but the vocals are too weak to want to listen for long. 3 stars or C-.
Perfection, one of my favorite albums of all time.
It's ok
Good find for me. I was vaguely familiar with Belle and Sebastian, but didn’t really have a handle on what they’re about. This album was captivating and led me into a deep dive of their work. I’m now a fan.
Dorky hipster from 2000s vibes. Insert into any indie flick. I feel like I should be the target audience for this but have somehow never warmed up to it. A couple of ok tracks.
Feeling mid.
Baustelle, Gerstetten, Deutschland. Ganz okay, etwas lame
I’m aware how big this was and how much it influenced 90s and 2000s indie music. I’m aware how seemingly simple but actually complex the guitar is. I’m even willing to accept that there’s good lyrics and themes in the music. But fundamentally I don’t enjoy listening to their voices and it’s not an album I liked a lot. I’m fine being in the minority on this but I atand my ground here.
With the best will in the world I’ve just never been able to take to B&S. I am a fan of Murdoch’s lyrics are there are some good tracks but overall the feyness gets too much. I really tried my wee Scottish heart out. 3.5 rounding down
Forgot how good this was. So many hits.
Overly sentimental twee bullshit and I can’t help but love it
An all time fave. Stars of Track and Field drove me crazy at the time. And I still love it.
Inoffensive had a good time, but probably won’t listen again
enjoyable
While I enjoy the indie sensibilities of an album like this, the careful wounded weepy fragile voice starts to grate after a while.
Sopii kevyeen tekemiseen. Kivaa matkamusaa, sopii bussiin tai pyöräilyyn.
Like it 3/5
6/10 - nice and relaxing pop indie music from Scotland
It's a fun bubbly album and I always enjoy listening to Belle and Sebastian. As an album, I liked this so much more than Tigermilk. I like The Stars of Track and Field, Seeing Other People, and Of You're Feeling Sinister the most. Still, the album does feel pretty samey and I was ready for what's next by the end.
The last album of theirs I rated (Tigermilk) I was much more impressed by. I was worried about it being a bit indie wank, but it ultimately won me over with its diversity and creativity. This one is basically the same, just without the creativity and diversity. That is, It’s JUST indie wank. Soft, floaty, well-meaning, twee vocals, and no real variance across the whole album. With a few exceptions, all the songs pretty much sound the same to me. Unfortunately this one rubbed me up the wrong way a bit. No thanks.
Well that’s it… 1089/1089 Maybe I’m in a good mood. But that was kind of a nice end. This list is horrible though. Goodbye.
Just a bit twee and too often boring for me
blehhhhhh
Cute and romantic songwriting going on here and i’ll admit i didn’t fully *feel* it on this listen-through, but it has the makings of something i’ll like a lot more in time, so i’ll rate it on the slightly generous side but fairly overall. Standouts are Like Dylan in the Movies, if you’re feeling sinister and the boy done wrong again.
More bang average, self-important indie that I'll never spend another second of my life thinking about again.
ive never heard of these guys before but this album is pretty good. it sounds a lot more modern than i expected for a 96 release. i guess this is where all that 00s indie rock was pulling from? the instrumentation is great throughout and i really enjoy stuart murdoch's voice a lot. my favourite track is definitely "seeing other people", the energy of it has me bobbing my head on each listen and predictably i like the lyrics for gay reasons. ngl, between that and murdoch's effeminate lisp i was surprised to find out he's straight.... i almost feel like i've been queerbaited?? anyway, other high points are the title track, "the boy done wrong again", and "the fox in the snow", the outro of which kinda reminds me of postal service despite predating it by 7 years. they were really reaching into the future on this album.... it's a little too twee at times for me to give it a full 5 stars but it's still got a lot about it that i like. i definitely gotta check out more belle & sebastian, even if it is just cos murdoch's voice makes me feel weird....
Listening session: june 16th, while getting ready in the morning Listened to before: no Thoughts: nice indie album with some catchy song and some forgettable ones, but it’s good for staring out of the window like you’re in a movie Favourite tracks: Seeing Other People, Like Dylan in the Movies & The Fox in the Snow
8/10 Great songs, gentle with an underlying melancholy.
I should be a fan, but I'm not.
Overall Rating - 2.50/5 (5.00/10). Very mid-90s Indie Pop. All of the titles (including the album) are very much coffee house pretension and give the album a half-star penalty.
Not a bad album, the singers voice reminds me of Sufjan Stevens. I do find that to appreciate this sort of music I have to be in a very specific mood, contented I think they call it. Anyway I can see myself giving this album a spin on an easy Sunday morning
I liked it!
Tristare än väntat
Gillar deras sound, men det blir snabbt lite mycket av samma.
Väldigt behagligt och fint! "Seeing other people" är en riktig favorit.
Ja det är vad det är. Det är inte dåligt, det är inte direkt bra heller.
this band really does nothing for me. have tried this and boy with the arab strap multiple times.
alla låtar exakt likadana.. not for me
Such a beautiful album. Love how Stars Of Track And Field builds from almost nothing. There is never a bad time to listen to this album, surely their strongest.
More boring than I remember
This is not for me. Pretty dull and monotonous. Seems like he's trying to sound like Morissey but pulling it off
?2
A very sweet, lovely and passionate twee pop record. As the previous album I've heard from them, "Tigermilk", the album has an incredibly cozy and yet sad tone that I really liked, thanks to the delicate singing and the incredibly detailed instrumentation. I specially love the voice. The singer has a very particular voice that sound very vulnerable and personal, but doesn't sound incredibly melodramatic or too sad. Also, he has a very peculiar accent that makes him very unique. When it comes to the instrumentation, I think it is great and delicate as well. There are a lot of instruments and every single one sounds wonderful. The piano melodies, the bells, the little touches of electric guitar, the occasional horns , the harmonica in "Me and the Major"... everything adds its own touch to make this project sound pretty. So yes, great experience. I find it hard to highlight any song in particular, as I think there is no weak spot. Maybe I could use a bit more of variation in the overall sound, but still a decent experience. Only reason I'm not giving a higher score is because I am not incredibly moved about it.
I guess I'm not a hipster - I just don't like them. Find them really boring. Always have 🤷♂️
It's good - I like it. I like pretty much all their stuff. Guess that makes me a hipster.
The instrumentation is fairly well done. The subject matter and Singing are rather annoying. Not sure I would listen to it again. My friend described it as Puff the Magic Dragon Karaoke. I think that's a perfect description. I don't quite dislike it as much as he did though.
Dreadful. Like, having the Puff The Magic Dragon theme song on repeat, but it's sung karaoke and keeps getting worse. I hated this so much. I usually give records on this list a couple of listens - it's a wonder that I sat through this one even once in its entirety. I hate that this happened to me and I want counseling and reconciliation.
There are albums that reveal themselves immediately, and albums that spend years quietly following you around waiting for the right moment. If You’re Feeling Sinister belongs firmly in the second category. I’ve always liked Belle and Sebastian, but revisiting this record reminded me how easy it is to mistake delicacy for slightness. The songs arrive lightly. The arrangements rarely raise their voices. The characters often seem uncertain, distracted or half-lost. Yet underneath sits an astonishingly rich piece of songwriting. What struck me this time was how restless the album is. Almost every song concerns someone searching for something - another person, another life, another explanation, another version of themselves. Nobody really arrives anywhere. The athlete remains an object of fascination. Lisa remains caught between stories and reality. The boy gets done wrong again. Judy dreams of horses. The woman at the centre of the title track wrestles with faith, desire and meaning. These aren’t songs about answers. They’re songs about looking. Murdoch’s great gift is his refusal to simplify people. The lyrics are playfully ambiguous without ever feeling evasive. A line can be funny, sad and revealing at the same time. A song can be a love song, a warning and a character study simultaneously. Again and again, Murdoch presents a scene and trusts the listener to do some of the work. The title track remains the album’s emotional centre. For all its reputation as a song about religion, it feels more like a song about vulnerability. The mention of Anthony walking to his death lands with shocking force because it arrives so casually. Murdoch never signals its importance. He simply places it there and carries on. The song’s conclusion is equally remarkable. Rather than offering certainty or revelation, it offers something smaller and perhaps more useful: go and talk to somebody. The chances are you’ll probably feel better. It is a profoundly humane song. What increasingly interests me about Belle and Sebastian is how British their musical instincts are. Not merely indie-British, but connected to older traditions of melodic economy. Listening again, I kept thinking about Ronnie Hazlehurst, Norrie Paramor and the world of television themes, library music and little pieces of functional melody. These songs establish themselves immediately. A few notes and the world is there. Murdoch’s characters may be uncertain, but the songwriting is not. The album is also far funnier than its reputation allows. The Boy Done Wrong Again sounds less like a lament than the verdict of an older Scottish observer who has seen this sort of thing happen before. Even the most serious songs contain moments of gentle absurdity. Murdoch understands that people are often ridiculous, especially when they are trying to become themselves. Perhaps the album’s greatest strength is its compassion. These songs are full of self-deception, projection, longing and confusion, yet there is never any sense of judgement. Murdoch observes his characters closely but refuses to mock them. He understands that most of us spend our lives improvising our way through situations we only half understand. Nearly thirty years on, what remains impressive is not the album’s cleverness, though there is plenty of that. It is the depth of feeling concealed within such modest means. Small observations accumulate into something substantial. Tiny details carry surprising emotional weight. Entire discussions emerge from a single scene, a single line, a single glance. It remains an album of restless vignettes - unshowy, humane, funny, ambiguous and quietly profound.
This might be the cheekiest entry on the list. It's like the editors know there's too much 60s/70s flower power, ren faire shit on this list, so they snuck in a 90s abomination that essentially just sounds like 60s/70s flower power, ren faire shit.
I wasn’t a fan of the singers style of vocals. All the songs seemed to go forever and nothing really caught my attention and made me want to listen. Only track 6 Get Me Away From Here, I’m Dying peaked my interest slightly. Probably won’t listen again.
Not my style but it was a nice chill one
Delicate, poppy and not as sinister as the title suggests, this album was a joy to listen to. At times, it sounded to me like an indie-folk version of The Smiths. Maybe that's why I liked it so much.
easy listening
Hated this WAY less than I thought it was going to, was about to give it 4 stars when I saw that I was listening to a different song of theirs on a different album. Otherwise it's still good - 3.5 stars.
Seeing Other People stood out. Not my kind of music, but it was ok to listen to. 3/5
Two days in a row with chamber pop / indie rock. This one is a bit more in the folk direction, with simple melodies but lush instrumentation. I found it a bit boring, but easy to listen to.
Nice listen, a few standout songs but nothing super memorable
This is an afternoon album and it sounds better in a vehicle than through headphones. I listened to this a half dozen times and it's good. I'm unlikely to revisit though. Pitchfork put this as the 14th best album of the entire decade of the 90's, maybe I expected more because of that. Or maybe I was salty because I couldn't feel sinister while I was eating Shrek birthday cake.
Cry baby music. But it’s ok.
Really awesome
I was right there in the thick of the Glasgow music scene in the mid 90s, grabbing pints at the 13th Note and watching this whole indie pop explosion happen firsthand, so listening to If You're Feeling Sinister is like catching a ghost in a bottle for me. It perfectly captures that specific, hyper-local era. It's a masterclass in intimate, indie pop, built on Stuart Murdoch's conversational, Nick Drake-esque vocals, lush chamber arrangements, think delicate pianos, violins, and even a stylophone, and incredibly clever storytelling. For those of us who were actually there, these brilliant melodies felt like our secret, wistful world was being pressed straight onto vinyl.
This list is never beating the accusations that it's too crowded with sadboi indie pop, is it? That said, Belle and Sebastian turn out to be very good sadboi indie pop, being more upbeat and brighter musically than I had expected. It's certainly Britpop adjacent, and has more of a sense of whmsical melancholy than the more depressing or angry songs that were dominating the charts back in the late 90s. This album kind of washed over me in a pleasant enough fashion that I'd definitely listen to more from Belle and Sebastian.
I Don't have much German, but it is a wonderful language. There is one word in particular that means face in need of a fist. The singer's voice would create a new word that means a voice in need of a fist. It seems that this is the second album from Tegan and Sarah that I have encountered here, I would have been happy to stop after the 1st.
Very soft alt-rock
<3
Ho hum
I've always found them very boring and I still do
All sounds pleasant enough but didn't connect at all - these guys rarely do for me!
You need to seek therapy.
I was debating between a 3 and a 4 for this one. The final track, Judy And The Dream Of Horses was what tipped it over the edge. Great song. Overall it was a really enjoyable album but I didn’t like it anywhere near as much as Tigermilk. That was a five star album all day long for me.
not sure if this is my jam tbh. the trumpets nice. so are the chord progressions, i just dont like the vocal style and drums guitar is cool. its not really an album to write home about tbh legendary fucking youtube comment on like dylan in the movies the lyrics are nice. highlights: if youre feeling sinister. i love catholic imagery. sorry
There was some good in here, but the singer's voice recalled irked me and made it hard to enjoy the songs. The instrumentation is good and I would probably like these songs with a different vocalist. Could feel a bit bland at times. Favorite Track - Me and the Major Least Favorite Track - The Fox in the Snow ⭐️⭐️⭐️
*Pleasant sounding with good instrumentation *A little too low key for me to love more than a 3
Oh no. I hate most 60s folk music. There was no reason for a band in the 90s to try to sound like that. This is so precious, in the worst sense of the word. Really annoying, twee, me no like.
This was an inoffensive listed. I never hated my time. But I also dont know if i could pick a single song out if they were played again.
The soundtrack of my teens. Immaculate. Untouchable. Absolutely perfect ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
tem gente que deve amar muito esse álbum
Undeniable. Had a "this is gay" reaction at first but it ultimately ended up winning me with it's perfect melancholy and dense yet perfectly poppy songwriting. Will have to relisten further.
Finally some good stuff. What a lovely collection of songs. Not too long not too short. Great fucking MELODIES. Listened to this on 2 separate drives today and it made me feel like i was in a movie
Is this sexier yo la tonga or sexless yo la tengo? I don't know.
Belle & Sebastian is one of those bands where, especially wrt this album, the songwriting and delivery is so impenetrable that it's nearly impossible to hate. What I love about them the most is how emotionally ambiguous the songs are on a surface level listen. The melancholy & cheeriness are all the same. And really all emotion is more similar than different. Jealousy's tease has the same engrossing quality as the pleasantly warm sip the of cup of tea. The songwriting is obviously great, but there are so many great instrumental flourishes here, too. The vibraphone on Get Me Away From Here, I'm Dying,, auuughhh, the little synth bits at the end of the title track, lovely. The stylophone solo on Mayfly!!!! This listen makes me want to dive deep into their discography and see if this style holds up later on in their career or if they're a schtick band. At least The Boy with the Arab Strap. A Summer Wasting, was listening to that a lot Summer 2023.
i love this album. a very important one for me in freshman year of college. i saw them at wolf trap in 2022 (i think?). adore how gentle how stuart murdoch's voice is, love the harmonica on 'me and the major.' i remember posting a cover of 'get me away from here, i'm dying' to tiktok in 2021 and being so excited when it got a couple thousand likes. 'judy and the dream of horses' is one of my favorite songs ever. 4.5.
LES GOOOOOOOOOOO. killing myself postponed!!!!!!!!!!!!! it's good. 4.6-5. i don't wanna hear about your gay little white boys™️, ESPECIALLY christian hundred-thousandaire will toledo. they BEEN mogged.
Felt very generic indie. Man in mopy voice singing to some chords.
Didn't talk to me in the 90s and neither did now. Some nice moments but nothing that would make me listen to it for the third time. Also my daughter said it was boring. Two stars for relaxing production.
This was decent. Got an album from them a long time ago and I think had similar feelings. Hard to tell 300+ albums later. 6/10, closer to a 7
Great tunes
A band I've never really taken any notice of to be honest. having a go this morning though. I'm finding it dull and uninspiring, can't see me getting through all ten tracks....
Unremarkable
Не чув цей гурт. Інді поп(
I've heard this one a few times over the years - I'm just not in to the singer's voice.
7/10 - Reminds me of the postal service at times. Really nice Fav Tracks: Me and the Major, If You're Feeling Sinister Heard before? ---–- ❌ Saved a Song? ----- ✅ Saved Album? --–-- ✅ Will Listen Again? -- ✅ Album Cover -------Makes me feel like im the side character in an hbo mini series
Eh
I think an argument could be made that the title track is one of the best songs ever written. Same for Get Me Away From Here, I’m Dying. I love this album so much.
Not unpleasant or unlistenable, but I suspect it's as trendy and has as much substance as the froth from soy milk single origin latte.
Quite quite enjoyable and mellow easy listening
Soft indie that sounds pretty good but just kind of settled in and didn't go anywhere remarkable
absolutely horrendous start to a pretty ok album 2.5
a bit whiny
Decent stuff!
I played this one to death when it first came out. Back when $10 was an expensive show, I spent almost twice that to see them for their first US tour supporting this album. I was supposed to fly across the country to see them a few years later until 9/11 happened. The first 3 albums and early EPs are so ingrained in me. I don't listen to them much anymore but when I do it always takes me back
'Get Me Away from Here, I'm Dying' is one of my favourite songs. The other tracks on the album can't match it, but they all have their understated moments.
If you like wordsmith, you'll love this. I dont.
The first track felt kinda meh, but it grew on me as the album went on. more emotion, better melodies, and just way more interesting overall. It really has some great songs. Will definitely come back for this one! Favorite track(s) Like Dylan in the Movies Get Me Away from Here, I'm Dying If You're Feeling Sinister
Perfectly pleasant Indie pop. That's it really.
Twee, yes, whatever that means, but really sweet and beautiful. B&S songs take up residence in your head manders live a while in there. Lyrically the stories they tell are true and lived-in and so finely observed you feel them casting webs in your heart. Hmm I’m a little stoned and I don’t know if I’m making sense. I just like to hear these records over and over.
Ok damn. I wouldn't call this incredible but it is impressive. I feel the same level of intrigue that I did about Younger Than Yesterday. The songwriting is a clear step up though. Not every song I would go back to, but I can't not admit that most of these songs are very well-written. Things were felt on each of the three listens I gave this album. I wanted to give this a 5, but I'm going to let this one marinate and stay with the 4. I find it very similar to my thoughts on the Liz Phair album except that got a 5 because I was in love with the concept. This has a lot of 5 star songs, but I am not comfortable with calling it a 5 star album right now. I will update if that changes, but the real important thing is that I like this record (8/10, 4/5 on this scale) (Update: 3/5 - I should give a reasoning, but besides the title track and Seeing Other People, I don't see myself coming back to this one. It's become too exhausting to consider. Too melancholy, too much of it makes me uncomfortable and puts me in a bad mood. I don't know what to say, but that's how I feel and why I brought down the rating. Tigermilk is superior)
makes me long for a life i never had
This album grows on me with every listen. There’s such a unique style to it. “Like Dylan in the Movies” is an instant smash. 7/10
Perfectly pleasant but a bit too nice and found myself wanting more. At times it was just far too slow, can only imagine this being quite good ambience music, maybe something played in a restaurant, and I’m not meaning that in a derogatory way.
Nice light pop music
This music is the product of a singular songwriter who, because of Chronic Fatique Syndrome, spent a lot of time as a young man indoors, alone and reading. The kind of solitude that allows you do explore deeply within your own mind is pretty much impossible now- the isolated young men of today are on the internet, looking at their phones, playing video games. But Stuart didn't have those distractions. He could hear his inner monologues clearly, and over time learned to translate them into poetry and set them to serpentine melodies that always pointed toward hope. Hope that one day he would reenter the world. These earliest recordings of Belle and Sebastian are so delicate and intimate, some of the most vulnerable sounding character studies you can hear, so much so that when he finally breaks into his upper register on ‘The Stars of Track and Field’ one feels a sublime emotional release at the show of strength. It’s such moments that make the band so much more than their fey aesthetics, and on par with sensitive boys like the Smiths and Nick Drake.
this was fun and closer to what i usually listen to! i fw it
Started out a little underwhelming but it definitely won me over with its charms. And great production too.
Des bons morceaux
So pretty and bittersweet Fav tracks: The Fox in the Snow, Mayfly
3.5 Stars this album was an easy listen, pleasant, and I did not expect to hear a harmonica on a Scottish indie pop album
Much to my surprise, I've listened to Belle and Sebastian's entire discography, but I don't remember it at all. Moreover, judging by last.fm, I listened to them before their festival performance I attended back in 2018, which I also don't remember! Given these memory gaps, it's logical to assume the band wasn't particularly interesting to me. So, today I listened to their second album with a clean slate, and it was incredible. It's a virtually entirely acoustic record, the upbeat instrumentals of which almost always contrast with melancholic, sometimes even cynical, lyrics about ordinary people and their shortcomings. I suppose something similar would have happened if you mixed The Kinks and The Smiths — two seemingly different eras, but that's precisely why the album still sounds fresh. It's a bit introverted and won't appeal to everyone, but for me, it reinvented the band.
Just a very light and breezy album to listen to. I adore the production on it. I think the lead vocalist’s voice is one I still have to get used to, but I really enjoyed the songs.
I never liked Belle and Sebastian. They are pretentious and their lyrics don't make any sense, but I listened to this anyway. I decided to read the lyrics for "The boy done wrong again" and really liked it. 1 out of 10 still isn't great, but maybe I should set aside superficial bias and listen more to the lyrics.
Whatever? All the work on it is competent and talented but I just don't really care for it overall, not really my style
Yes, a bit twee, fey almost but even so it's a stunning piece of work. My only regret regarding Belle & Sebastian is that I waited until The Boy With Arab Strap to buy their first few albums.
Really just fine. Pretty similar throughout the album. 2.5/5
Il faudrait que je réécoute car j’étais dans le train Mais j’ai bien aimé la vibe indie
Now this is my kinda music right here, this was a fun listen.
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I wanted to like this, but just found it kinda meh. It started alright, but then just kinda melted into a mushy, somewhat boring, whiny, amateurish kinda slog. Two stars.
sounds like a busking band. favorites were like dylan in the movies, get me away i'm dying, and mayfly
0 creativity it all sounds the same
girls wear the sad smile that knows that life has already given all it has to give
I feel quite conflicted by Belle and Sebastian. I have their first album, Tigermilk, but I find the vocal delivery on Tigermilk and this album just a bit too cloying and the music a little bland, certainly to play through in a single sitting.
This utter crap is for vegans that drink soya lattes. The only good thing about this album is that I never have to listen to it again.
The guy can’t sing
Dull. Not something I'd listen to and definitely didn't make me appreciate indie pop.
Delightful. I never went through a B&S phase, but they seem like a fine band to have a phase about.
A pretty terrific Belle and Sebastian album.
I always want to like Belle & Sebastian more. But it’s still a very good album.
It was lovely. Intimate, raw, and melodically rich. But Murdoch's voice didn't quite cut it for me.
nice indy pop
muy buen album con una vibra chill pero sorprendente había algo que como que por mas chill que era me mantenía arriba no se muy bueno
1.2
There is a category I created in this generator known as "if 'fair enough' was an album". Anyone who had been doing this journey for at least 100 albums knows exactly what I'm talking about. And, like so many other albums in this journey, it's fair enough. It's 1990s alternative Rock music one may hear on the radio. Nothing sticks out, but at least it's fairly enjoyable. Favorite Track: "The Stars Of Track And Field".
A different type of music at the right time. Listenable. 3+
Nice, simple, indie pop. Solid 4 Stars.
I’m at a 4.5 that I’ll bump up to a 5. I think someone’s enjoyment of this album, for the most part, will come in the desire to understand its lyrics. For people who aren’t big on the lyrical side of things, this album will probably pass over the ears with some solid, occasionally lispy delivery & some traditional mid-90s post-grunge instrumentation behind it, with slight elements of shoegaze & a loose ‘lo-fi ska’ feel behind it. Enjoyable for its 41 minutes, but not as satisfying as it could be on just those parts of the album alone. That’s where the lyricism really enhances this album. I’ll be the first person to advocate for lyrics a lot of the time, especially when there’s effort put into them, but even I can admit this album in particular is a little too lyrically-driven. However, I do think they’re rewarding as hell if you can pick up on what they’re going for. It’s a little flowery at points, but they do try to make the meanings as clear as they can without explicitly spelling it all out. Whether it’s an inability to be sexually comfortable with one’s self, a half-closeted / half-open gay relationship, a defiant spirit towards an older generation, the pick-me vibes of a girl walking through the woods, a plea to get out of a lonely slump, a hopeless romantic finding their victories in literature, the insidious nature of religion as it relates to suicide, someone waiting for an ex to be single again for a second chance, the desire for something more intimate than a surface-level love, or sex in one’s dreams being better than the real thing, this album’s ability to find & capture elements that navigate the complexities of the teenage years, at least as written by a chronically fatigued track runner, feels remarkable. That’s where the lyricism elevates this album – the pictures painted build up really well from verse to verse, & the choruses feel like flipping a page just to paint the next part of the story. Is it a little too “YA novel”-coded? I mean, probably, but as with the last album, I’m just kind of a sucker for these things when they’re done well. So, with all that praise, why a 4.5 bumped up to a 5 and not a flat 5 or something higher? Again, it’s just because it’s a little too lyrically driven to cover up some occasionally flatter instrumentals; that, and I don’t know if it’s necessarily structured super well as an actual album experience. The push & pull of these tracks from a musical standpoint isn’t quite as dynamic as their lyrics are, so there is a slight sense of homogenization that underlines some back-to-back tracks on this album. That said, it’s an incredibly easy bump up to a 5 for me, just because I fuck with everything this album is going for. Stuart Murdoch’s one hell of a songwriter, and if “Tigermilk” is supposed to be even better than this, I can’t wait until we get it. I’m very impressed, given that this is by a band I hadn’t heard of until today, and for me, it’s a bump up to a strong 5.
me encantó el álbum, un indie pop muy bueno y siento q tiene una vibra triste pero no triste del todo, tiene como un kose q pero me re gusto
If You're Feeling Sinister feels like such a grim title for an album that feels pretty lighthearted and a bit weird if you ask me. Don't let this project fool you though, it is totally worth a listen and is definitely not the kind of genre or project you would think it to be, as just like with Tigermilk, it slowly warms up to you thanks to some very charming songwriting and lovely instrumentation. Personally I wasn't blown away by what I was hearing here like some people, but I do still think it is a worthwhile album to float around with. There is never a feeling of being rushed or even any sort of pressure to enjoy what is here, it comes off like a gallery of sort that you can drift through and stop to admire whenever you'd like. Each song is digestible and abstract, but never to the point where it is confusing, but more so in a way where the interpretation is fully up to the listener at hand. I wish I had more to say about this album and Tigermilk but alas these projects just kind of need to be experienced as is and without any sort of tricks at hand. I would like to return to this in the future, but for now I'll sit on it.... Nuff said.
I really wasn't expecting much from an album and group described as "twee" (which means nothing to my American ears) and a vocalist named Stuart in a group with neither a Belle or a Sebastian (Beauty and the Beast references?), but I was delightfully surprised. The music and lyrics are pretty good and very listenable, and the vocals don't wear on me the way others have reported.
This couldn’t end soon enough.
Not my favorite Belle & Sebastian, but I would never say no to listening.
7/10 Best songs: Me and the Major, If You're Feeling Sinister Bdlle and Sebastian are a group I've heard of for decades, listened to once or twice, and decided "ehh not really my thing." My opinion is largely the same after listening to this album. I'm a big fan of this kind of vibey, low key indie music, but the reason it doesn't quite work for me is the lead singer's voice: he sings in such an incredibly relaxed, apathetic way, like he gives so few shits about the meaning of the songs that he doesn't even want to tense his jaw or stay in tune. The non-caring affect is very stereotypical indie hipster, in music form. That being said... I do consider the album really good overall. In a lot of ways it's the platonic ideal of an indie pop/rock album. I just can't stand his voice.
reminds me almost of VU + Nico if it leaned into a bit more of that twee pop vibe.
Often a little underwhelming, but that may be how they prefer to be
It's smooth. Ideal for a relaxing day
The reason the first song on this is my favourite is becaus they all sound exactly the same. This album was not too bad but had so little variety and felt overly reserved and meek to the point of me getting bored a third of the way through every song. They all end in exactly the same way, either a fade out or a two chord outro with the last lyric repeated four or so times. It is undeniably well produced, the mix had room to breathe, sat well and didn't sound grating in any way. It was consistent across all the songs. Overall, well produced, but the songwriting severely lacks variety. I can sort of see the appeal for one or two of these songs occasionally coming up in a playlist, but an entire album of them in one sitting was just uninteresting. Track scores: Track scores: The Stars of Track & Field 4/5 Seeing Other People 2/5 Me And The Major 2/5 Like Dylan in The Movies 3/5 The Fox in The Snow 2/5 Get Me Away from Here, I’m Dying 2/5 If You’re Feeling Sinister 3/5 Mayfly 2/5 The Boy Done Wrong Again 2/5 Judy and the Dream of Horses 2/5
No está mal, en el sentido que es musica que si está puesta no me dan ganas de cambiarla de manera impulsiva. Ahora, no me pondría a escucharla por voluntad propia.
The singing (Sebastian's?) is weak, wobbly, and often a little out of tune. And the style of music really contrasts with the more rage-filled, emotional tinges found in most "groundbreaking" genres of the time (alternative rock, emo rock, grunge, golden-age hip-hop...). Someone looking for those emotions in Belle & Sebastian's music will be left feeling underwhelmed by what Wikipedia describes as "twee pop" (among other made-up labels). It's worth noting, also, that the band doesn't contain anybody named either Belle or Sebastian. Another reason to feel disappointed when you show up to one of their gigs. The Stars of Track & Field makes for a simple, mellow way to start the album. The slow building and layering of heavier guitar/percussion is pretty cool. A rise, then a fall, then another rise... Building sonic tension and release can be a difficult skill to learn, but B&S have done it fairly convincingly here. In contrast, Seeing Other People is a relatively "monotonous" track, though by no means does that make it bad. A fast, driving rhythm accompanied by some understated piano and percussion parts. I'm starting to tire of this guy's voice just a little bit – it isn't particularly impressive – but if the other instruments compensate for it, there isn't much to complain about. And compensate they do. Me and the Major might be the strongest yet. Harmonicas are out of place for the 90s time (this isn't boundary-pushing music by any means) but it's played very well and adds a playful, honky-tone mood to the whole thing. The Fox in the Snow is beautiful and exactly what I was looking for in this band's sound. Judy and the Dream of Horses is another standout and a weirdly festive way to end the album. It comes after The Boy Done Wrong Again, which might be the only genuinely weak effort here. 3/5 Key tracks: The Fox in the Snow, Get Me Away from Here I'm Dying, Judy and the Dream of Horses
Really liked it!
So pleasant, and so intimate sounding on the earbuds
Fantastic. Twee pop that stands the test of time; the earnest whimsy feels very of this moment now in 2026
(7/7) I've been a fan of these guys since I Shazamed "Get Me Away from Here, I'm Dying" at a hair salon in Nashville 10 years ago
It’s fine I guess.
This kinds felt like something I should love more than I do. It’s undeniably pretty and intimate. It’s easy to sit with but I wouldn’t say it ever fully pulls me in. Most of it drifts by as a pleasant blur. Still, I have a sense I’m missing something deeper beneath it all, which hopefully I’ll find with a relisten at some point. Nothing hit hard, but it left a quiet impression.
4/5
A perfectly inoffensive acoustic album. Like Beck but without anything interesting going on.
2 sterne
Holy shit, this sucks. The editors are madly in love with '90's-'00's (especially British) indie rock. How boring. These bands have nothing substantive to say, contribute nothing interesting musically, and still come off as pretentious. Anyway, this 2* album should be removed in favor of Stone Temple Pilots' Core, which is a clear 4*.
The first Belle & Sebastian record I've encountered on the list! I have at least a passing appreciation of some of their work, but I've only ever really listened to The Life Pursuit and Write About Love. After hearing this record, a deep dive is most definitely in order. Beautiful, delicate and thoughtful songwriting and execution. Wonderful record. Favourite tracks: The Stars of Track & Field, Seeing Other People, Like Dylan in the Movies, The Fox in the Snow.
This has to be one of the most indie albums of all time, if you can even quantify that kind of thing. It reminded me of music that some friends of mine would play in college, but I never really learned who it was. Maybe it was B&S, maybe it was this album. Unfortunately, the reason I never found out is probably the same as the reason I don't love it here- it's just a bit too boring for me. Is it bad? No, it's not. But it's also not that interesting to me. All of the tracks are built the same and have the same vibe. The only change is that some seem a little happy, while others are mostly sad. Without more going on, I didn't feel engaged or drawn in for the experience. Probably the most it got my attention was on the more-upbeat Mayfly, but even that was pretty subdued for the most part. I'd probably like the songs here more in a smaller sequence, or mixed up on a diverse playlist. As a whole, though, the melancholy is a bit much. I think I've realized from this list that these rainy-day albums don't do a lot for me (at least not on normal days). All told, this was a fine enough album. It's just too meh for me to say very much good about it. Overall: 2.3/5
Dnf, mid.
Pekný album s príjemnými pesničkami.
Eh. It’s fine.
It's like Nick Drake just retired with a pub band
Boring AND cant sing? Holy mediocre 1.3
Yeah this was decent. Bonus points for being Scottish
Jag och Annie har en lugn semestersöndag i Hjo. Jag bygger pussel och hon spelar datorspel. Utomhus blåser det så mycket att man bara kan vara inne och chilla. Detta album passade verkligen perfekt in i den settingen. Klar fyra, i all fall en dag som denna. Annie tycker att det var gemytligt och snällt. ”Judy didn’t feel so good, except when she was sleeping” citerar hon. Fyra från henne också.
Positivt överraskad! Ger det en fyra bara för att det var mycket bättre och roligare än vad jag av någon anledning byggt upp det i mitt huvud.
Hade aldrig fattat att det var ett band, trodde det var en duo! Kul lyssning. Plus för roliga texter. Får lite psykos av att lyssna för mycket på det här dock, men fan, det här soundet måste varit riktigt tidigt år 1996? Stark trea!
man e ju indie men man blir lite trött på det
Lyssnade mycket på B&S i tonåren, inte denna platta så mycket. Stuart Murdochs röst (och kanske även låtskrivande) har ju nån sorts snäll och försiktig charm, likt Paul Simon, och den har jag alltid gillat. Saknar kanske lite mer variation i arrangemanget, som på senare plattor.
Boring
has some very high points but also some very low points overall 3.5/5
It was a pleasant enough album, some nice folk music.
Great album for having one unique sound. A fantastic sound but hard to differentiate the tracks. The title track and the last track are among my favorites. Super happy to listen to one of their full albums.
This was a few tracks in before I really caught the groove. It was an interesting and enjoyable listen. I favored a couple. 3.5/5
Listening to these guys always puts me in the right mood. This one was a peaceful, relaxing and at times whimsical listen. A good reminder to go revisit some of their other stuff. Some of the songs here did sound alike, but I’m still rating up, just because.
I liked it. His voice kind of grinded on me after a while so couldn’t go higher.
I liked this album. Think the rating could improve with additional listens, but ain’t nobody got time for that. 3.25/5
i've always been lightly positive towards everything i've heard from belle and sebastian, but i'm going to be honest, it's really hard for me to feel very strongly about this album and music. it's nice, it's pleasant. that's kind of it. i don't feel very strongly about it. it's not bad, but i don't know if it is ultimately very compelling.