If You're Feeling Sinister

Belle and Sebastian were bullied at school, but not enough. Music for adults who make their own clothes.

Nice late 20th C sound. Mellow but quirky.

Ho hum,very pretty but very samey.

Super hippie shiz with a dash of 90s languish-pop

Listened Before? N Honestly, kind of boring. The singer mumbles and I'm not sure why there's like... 7 people in the band when their music is so basic and stripped down. Not a fan of this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Get Away from Here, I'm Dying

I like Belle & Sebastian. This is not my favorite album, but it is a pretty good one. A nice and comforting listen. An album I'd throw on if I just wanted to chill out for a while.

I'm a bit confused. Why are people here using the word "twee" like it's something bad? Tweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

listened to 1 song and then turned it off to go listen to the Plants Vs. Zombies soundtrack instead finished that and came back to this album. think I wouldn't have been able to get through it otherwise

It was okay, nothing outstanding.

Painful

Can’t get past the bad singing. If I want quirky lyrics and droll British observations, I’ll stick with Housemartins and Everything but the Girl.

I think that I avoided this one at the time because I assumed that it was just slightly twee French pop. Turns out it’s actually slightly twee Scottish pop, but it won me around with a mix of light, summery tunes and lyrics ranging from the wistful to some pointed jabs at religion. I particularly liked the second track “Seeing Other People” which reminded me of Vince Guaraldi’s Charlie Brown theme music with a bouncy, jazzy feel. Lovely stuff.

I knew them by name but never listened to their music. It reminds me of other indie acts from the late '90s/early '00s I like. I like the atmosphere of this kind of indie bands. It's simple but well carved compositions, not pretentious, just good music.

Feinfühliges Album, das die schottische Indie-Folk-Szene auf wunderbare Weise repräsentiert. Die Musik erinnert an das Erbe von The Beautiful South, jedoch mit einem einzigartigen, melancholischen Touch, der Belle and Sebastian auszeichnet. Musikalisch bietet das Album eine reiche Palette an sanften, aber eindringlichen Melodien, die von akustischen Gitarren, Klavier und Streichern getragen werden. Die Arrangements sind sorgfältig ausgearbeitet und schaffen eine intime Atmosphäre, die den Hörer sofort in ihren Bann zieht. Besonders hervorzuheben sind die harmonischen Wechsel und die subtile Instrumentierung, die jedem Song eine besondere Tiefe verleihen. Lyrisch überzeugt das Album durch seine erzählerische Qualität. Der Hauptsongwriter, schafft es, Geschichten zu erzählen, die sowohl persönlich als auch universell sind. In “The Fox in the Snow” wird die Einsamkeit und das Streben nach Zugehörigkeit thematisiert, während “Like Dylan in the Movies” eine Hommage an die Jugend und die Suche nach Identität darstellt. Die Texte sind poetisch und oft melancholisch, was dem Album eine nachdenkliche und zugleich tröstliche Note verleiht. Das Album ist konzeptionell hervorragend arrangiert und bietet eine durchgehende Atmosphäre, die sowohl zum Nachdenken anregt als auch Freude bereitet. Es ist ein Werk, das man immer wieder gerne hört und das bei jedem Durchlauf neue Facetten offenbart.

Not their best. Really poor

It's Belle & Sebastian! Need I say more? Gentle, intricate and beautiful. The album probably smells like dried roses. Refreshing from the usual Britpop "cock-and-bull," eh—?

Sounds like a shy guy

I really liked the music of the songs and found the melodies enjoyable and the skill impressive. The lyrics are good, if a little try-hard at times. What really kept me from enjoying this album a lot more was the sound of the singer's voice. I just... didn't like it. A shame as this would be a far better album for me.

I guess this is ok. I know people love this band. But neither album so far has done much for me.

Pleasant but wouldn’t listen again

3/5, nice! but i’ll never listen to it again

I liked this quite a bit. It's quirky, but musical, and clearly there's a lot of thought behind the arrangements.

Enjoyable Standout songs: Me and the Major The Fox in the Snow Judy and the dream of Horses

First listen was pretty dull. However, something about it made me interested in going back, and reading someone say "picture it as Nick Drake singing" made it click for me. Second listen more enjoyable. Some decent songs, some mediocre. Overall a pleasant experience. 3.5*

Scottish music 🎉🥳. Was so good each song was beautiful and different loved it very much. 8/10

6/10. Pleasant, but somewhat boring.

Pretty good

Well, if this is often voted one of the best albums of the 90s this perhaps shows that by this time music was on its last legs. I’ve probably heard better. A lot of nothingness. Sad really. 🤔

While nothing hit me as amazing it hit in a way I am not sure I have ever felt before. There was something oddly familiar about this album and it felt like it could have belonged to almost any time frame from the 60's on. It was comforting like a glass of hot chocolate.

I went through a Belle & Sebastian phase where I sat in cafes on rainy days drinking Americanos and reading JD Salinger.

This was a feel good indie album for a Sunday morning. I didn’t realize these guys have been around for so long. Love the horns, those remind me of Sufjan’s music. It’s a vibe. Listened to it twice in a row, and that was starting to feel like a bit much. Maybe they are best in smaller doses.

It's such a small and intimate album, it feels too frivolous to be a part of this, but that's sort of why I love it. It is such a self contained universe that it makes for such a great album in a way that many albums are just either greatest hits or the one good song sticks out like a sore thumb. All these songs seem like one part to a whole.

Better than typical folk. Fun jazzy changes. 2 stars I guess.

Loved it for 20 years

Meh

3/5

Liked it initially, then it became meh... Then it kept on going and became annoying...

Great album. 4 stars

One of the few albums that manages to feel chill and uptempo at the same time. The lyrics feel very ironic and the style has become inspirational for many modern indie bands

Bit boring, didn't really grasp me all that much.

Enjoyed this.

Cool title, not so cool music. I couldn't get behind this one. Good production quality however.

I don't really care for Belle and Sebastian. It's fine indie rock but didn't really wet my whistle.

Interesting that sometimes I come across a band that I am completely unfamiliar with. Not even that I don't recognize the band's name or the singers, etc. but I have never heard a single song from this album in my life. This makes my review both perfect and flawed at the same time. Perfect because gone is any nostalgia or sentiment to cloud my judgements (which does happen sometimes) But flawed because without having a few listens, allowiing music to "grow on us" we can be a bit too harsh, too quick to judge (literally). So I focused on the feeliings and a bit on the musical qualities found here. The feel I get is a kind of calm, sex positive and open future vibe. (Weiirdly specific but yeah...) and musically they are fair to middling and one can grow either to like them more or pass them by with equal regard.

The melancholic atmosphere that surround these tracks feel like a bittersweet memory that one looks back on with both a soft smile and a tinge of regret. Very mellow, nostalgia inducing sound. Great Chamber Pop record, quite enjoyed this.

Maybe some of the best songwriting I’ve heard on an indie pop record. Very pleasantly surprised.

Overall, very meh. Nothing stood out and couldn't wait for the album to end.

Didn’t think I was going to vibe with this one (folk is usually a hard sell), but listening on speakers with the lyrics attached really made this an enjoyable listen. Like the ‘pop’ elements to this album that surrounded some really nice storytelling. Last couple songs got a bit tiring, but overall this was a nice listen. Would throw on again during a calm evening where I want some lyric focused music.

Nothing interesting here

Great listen.

no.

why was this on the list? i want these people to be so fucking serious right now.

That was such a good record! Thanks for showing it to me! It reminded me of early Donovan or Beach boys.

Not as cutesy and flowery as first impressions would suggest. Some real poetry here.

Down tempo indie rock/chamber pop that was a precursor/influencer to artists I like more (Deathcab, Sufjan Stevens, Decemberists, etc.) but wasn't super into this.

Enjoyed this one, light and smooth.

I don't get the hype. They're talked about as indie darlings but I find them boring and staid. It just sits there and does very little. Just can't vibe with this.

A nice calm relaxing sound. Like gentle pop rock. Good vocals

Interesting to get this the day after 36 Chambers - two of my favourite 90s albums with completely different vibes! Belle & Sebastian are a great band and this album is them at their best. Should be too twee but it somehow works. All killer no filler. Fav tracks: If You're Feeling Sinister, Judy and the Dream of Horses, Me and the Major

light and easy listening

Love this album, one of my favorites so far, if not my favorite. Always happy to give it another listen.

A brilliant album. Start to finish. One of my favorites.

Belle and Sebastian is music for people who find The Smiths a little too edgy.

"Band leader Stuart Murdoch has stated the album is probably his best collection of songs." In what world, my man? This was super super super boring and lifeless, I'm sorry.

Nah, too gay for me 8/10

líklega ekki þeirra besta. en falleg lög að venju. á aðra umferð skilið. 3,5

Classic accompaniment to my teenage angst. Not quite the album boy with the arab strap would be, but a masterpiece regardless. Standout tracks are still “stars of track and field”, “get me away from here I’m dying” and “judy and the dream of horses”. Existential crisis permeates the album, but never without a dash of hope and irony: “chances are you’ll probably feel better if you stayed and played with yourself”.

I'm quite impressed with how the first song develops. Don't feel most of the rest of the album.

Pleasant, but nothing memorable stuck out for me.

I think I‘ve really liked a whole lot of artists who were influenced by belle & sebastian, so I was probably bound to like this. Sure enough, I really liked it. My kind of folky, melancholy pop. ⭐️ get me away from here, me and the major, stars of track and field .. but I pretty much liked it start to finish

I have tried many times, but Belle & Sebastian just sounds boring (read: lack of edges, bland) to my ears. There's nothing _bad_ about it, but very little that grips me either. It's the same gripe I have with Nick Drake, and I very much see B&S in his tradition.

I’ll be honest, I’m coming in with a negative bias. There’s not many genres of music I hate more than the “emo-cutesy-folky-whiney” variant of the indie genre. So the baseline here is pretty low. In an attempt to put my bias aside, here’s what I’ll say about it… to start, this is a very well produced album. Great instrumentation, and the quiet / loud dynamic definitely keeps it interesting. I like that it’s much more than the “acoustic guitar with soft drums and some strings” that you usually get from this flavor of indie music. There’s some good musicianship here. If there was less cutesy lyrics and a different vocal delivery, I might actually somewhat enjoy it. But that being said, I just can’t bring myself to enjoy it. This one will be put back on the shelf forever, unless someday I decide to make an indie movie where someone is going on a long train ride in the rain to try and win back their high school sweetheart and I need to pull a couple songs for the soundtrack.

smooth mellow songs - - sound the same - like I'm at a coffee house. Real good if you are in the mood. Can be use as a soundtrack to any 21st century indie romcom.

4/5 - nice album

Pleasant enough, but quite forgettable. If this album was a genre precursor, later artists surely improved on the formula.

So twee I want to claw my eyes out

Dogs distracting me but I like what I heard.

Typically great Belle & Sebastian, though I didn't enjoy it as much as Dear Catastrophe Waitress.

I really like Belle & Sebastian, but I appreciate their fuller 'Dear Catastrophe Waitress' era more. Still cooks, though! A 3.5. but actually bumping up to 4.

Fun little 90s indie album. Would listen again.

Beautiful album, definitely see the through lines to bedroom music and singer songwriters of today. Pleasantly surprised

4.0

Unremarkable. I like a few of their songs but nothing on this album tickled my fancy

Was given this album after Slayer. 1/5

I have no idea what this dude is saying. No annunciation and soft fast talking. Music sounds fun though.

Hadn’t heard this before. Thought I wouldn’t like it. Didn’t hate it. Might be a grower. Currently a 3.5. Might improve.

481 - If You're Feeling Sinister - Belle & Sebastian PREFACE A “grower” - I nearly missed what works about this. [and I needed a reset after swooning to rediscovered Ella Fitzgerald albums for 5 days] Have you ever - disliked a painting - only to find what you like in it wasn't immediately apparent? This also requires a pause; and a bit of curiosity, openness and even effort. I nearly didn't get past the off tune singing in track 1 or 2. REVIEW Title "If Napoleon Dynamite were a band" ...ever feel like something is almost okay, a;most familiar, but something isn't right? That awkward "just out of reach" feeling? Mildly irksome, it incites action. And so, I was gong to commend this music to anyone wanting to listen to stumbling or rambling everyday mellow stuff, sung slightly out-of-tune breezy manner. And then I “saw it”....: It's quirky and lovable like Spot the wonky dog. It's delivered in what I believe to be self-aware intentional polish. It's therefore a wonderful artform. Who knows what this is called... or why it grows on you. It has an quirky slow lazy effortless “something” Is it comforting knowing I too could sing and write at least this well? Does that remove a wall, and what does it open ? And then I just stopped asking. It might make you want to punch a wall. But if a goal of Meditation, Buddhism, and of Jungian Analytical Psychotherapy is to learn to perceive and not judge, then this might be a worthy object onto which to direct your awareness. Consider a workout for the Muscles your Consciousness. Like getting up from your workstation for a stretch and a deep breath. [PATIENT ADVISORY: Start with small doses, don't try too hard and if discomfort arises, use the "Valsalva Maneuver" or 4 7 8 4 breathing. And smile to yourself, then say ha, ha-ha, ha-ha-ha-ha until you get to ten syllables. Other Side effects of this album may include sighing, frequent yawning, stretching. Or going for a walk in annoyance. Lesser known side effects are familiar queasy comfort especially among the chronically awkward - but it subsides if you let it. see?. More common, and desirable, it a sense of expansive freedom or elation which may inspire you to walk in the cool sunshine humming "you dream of horses" to yourself] Here is some illustrative text to get you going if you are not near a large warm brown berger covered speaker and velvet beanbag set - which would be ideal for listening to the album/doing the “Belle and Sebastien” experience : "Get Me Away From Here, I’m Dying" Song by Belle and Sebastian Oh, get me away from here, I'm dying Play me a song to set me free Nobody writes them like they used to So it may as well be me Here on my own now after hours Here on my own now on a bus Think of it this way You could either be successful or be us With our winning smiles, and us With our catchy tunes or worse Now we're photogenic, you know We don't stand a chance [cut to save space]" They know exactly what they are up to. This is the ultimate slacker music - prompting The Pause And allowing Whimsey Telling us , with on oddly soothing late 20th century folk rock feeling or speed They may well be saying “it doesn't need to make sense to be good” And if you don't get it that’s fine, come back later We’re just mucking around anyway Because: Fun. Everything is going to be alright because it always was. I wonder what this album would do as a control group treatment versus Psychedelic Therapy. Or if it works nicely as an accompaniment to the essential Swedish ritual Fika - the tea/coffee on chat break they have at 10 and 3 each day. Like all good nordic ideas, I hope this bookish charming music style spreads.

I really enjoyed this. At first I thought I was listening to Nick Drake. I decided I had to read the lyrics, because the song titles pricked my interest - a song called The Stars Of Track & Field - really? It’s terrific & so is Seeing Other People - they sound like their written by a teenager. And calling a song Like Dylan In The Movies just so you can use the phrase Don’t Look Back? Loved it. And the title track is outstanding & references the Catholic Church, not in a positive way : “But if you are feeling sinister Go off and see a minister Your chances are you'll probably feel better If you stayed and played with yourself”. Stuart Murdoch may not have been able to work for 7 years in his early twenties due to chronic fatigue syndrome but it was having that time on his hands that he claims made him a songwriter. And a bloody good one.

B&S are a gap in my knowledge. They came along during the period that I did not listen to new music, and I think I generally agreed (based on my ignorance of their work) with Jack Black's opinion in High Fidelity that they were "old sad bastard music". Maybe because I, too, am now an old sad bastard, I understand the appeal of this record. It's jaunty and pleasant and unassuming. They can craft an intricate and catchy melody, and there are some quite tasty chord changes in there too. Lyrics are often fun, full of little stories. I particularly like Dylan in the Movies and Judy and the Dream of Horses. I like the quick and dirty recording style, with ambitions towards a lush aesthetic (on a budget). It is clearly in the tradition that grows from the more whimsical end of the Velvet Underground's oeuvre, which appeals to me. It starts to wash over me a bit after a whole album, but enjoyed it more than I expected.

I like this one, the harmonics are nice, it is a little weird, 3 stars

That's not my taste in musik. But some nice songs.

Not my vibe, modern folk, nice vocals and arrangements, dreamy girl music. I like the Judy horses closer

a warm and fuzzy soft touch indie album that feels like it was recorded in the 70s. music for a nostalgic and wistful roadtrip back to your home town.

This has been my summer holiday soundtrack since our honeymoon in Portugal 6 years ago. Everything about this album makes me think of the happiest times with my wife. Sunshine, beaches, fresh cold orange juice, train rides and long drives through hills and forests. Somebody wrote here that listening to it feels like receiving a warm hug and I cannot agree more. I love it, there are no skips, always a pleasure to go back to. A well-deserved 5/5

Quite liked this one. Nice singing and musicianship

I thought this was quite enjoyable.

This was good

Love B&S. This album is up there as one of their best (if not the best). 5/5

Nice and soothing indie rock.

i could almost get behind this musically but it is just soooo saccharine and twee

I've had a run of uninteresting indie albums from the '90s, so I wasn't expecting much from this, but I really enjoyed. The songs are catchy, and Sebastian's voice really works for me.

Nice enough, nothing too exciting or likely to ever be listened to again - standard 90s bedroom twee

Quite liked this

At one point this album was a 5 for me but it’s not anymore sadly. Still a great and somewhat unique album that I’ve listened to a lot since I’ve found it. The stars of track and field and the title track are highlights for me, but I think this album also has some snoozers like Fox in the Snow. My grandmas name was Judy and she loved horses, so I always smile at that last track, but I still think it’s one of the weaker tracks.

Pretty classic indie album. At one point in time “Get me away from here i’m dying” was in my daily rotation. The first song slaps as well. Other than that it’s a solid 3

Since I first heard this years and years ago it's grown on my massively, now there's not a single second of it I don't like. Perfect album to lay back and relax to, beautiful lyrics and melodies. It does sound same-y the first time or two, but the songs really open up after that.

Sounds like something from the '60s

Would it kill the singer to show a little emotion? A complete waste of decent instrumentals.

I was a bit meh on this when the album first started, but it grew on me. It's like The Smiths but without having to deal with the insufferable Morrissey and his annoying lyrics. Good stuff. I liked the themes of the album — there's a lot of exploration of loneliness and trying to fit in, both from the perspective of an adolescent and an adult. The music is very typical of what's become known as the indie sound — lots of quiet songs and simple guitar parts (as well as the aforementioned similarity to The Smiths and The Cure), but it's well done. 4/5

I kind of like this kind of experimental album that just contains 1 very long song. No, wait...

Starts off super cheery and light which I wasn't really expecting given the title. It keeps up that vibe throughout but if you listen to the lyrics it's not quite as sweet and happy as it would seem. I get a kind of 90s-pop meets the Smiths feeling from a lot of these songs. I think it's the vocals - it's almost like he's a sweeter voiced Morrissey. Overall, this record is nice, sincere, uncomplicated but not to it's detriment, and very well recorded and produced. I dig it. 3.5/5 rounded up to 4.

Somehow I had forgotten this album - it’s gorgeously sweet and pleasant to listen to - a good length and well balanced.

When I first listened to this album, I was kinda meh on it. But man did it grow on me. This is the kinda guy-with-his-guitar shit I like. I was boppin around my kitchen doing chores to this shit at like 10pm last night. 🔥

I first heard of Belle and Sebastian years ago when I was watching High Fidelity and Jack Black called them, “sad bastard music.” I’ve always liked them but never loved them. They are fine for good background music, but never really spoke to me.

listening to a full Belle & Sebastian album is like when you know what you want to order at the restaurant and you’ve been low-key hyped for a bit and then the food comes and it’s better than you imagined and also someone else is paying. It exceeds on high expectations every time.

A beautiful and poetic jangly indie pop album that always delivers

Na ja. Geht so.

I’ve known about Belle & Sebastian for years. Even liked a couple of their songs. So I was convinced I’d love this. It was ok. Certainly there’s three, maybe four, songs that I’ll come back to. But the rest of the album really didn’t do much for me. 3/5

надо продолжать изучать б+с, пока поняла, что всё их творчество похоже на те пару песен что я знаю (а бывает и по-другому!), такие тви чаймз. приятные но не запомнилось

This album was a nice surprise. Another artist I am pretty sure I had not heard before. Thoughtful songs in a singer songwriter style with well constructed melodies and arrangements. Notable songs include "The Stars of Track and Field", "The Fox in the Snow" and "Judy and the Dream of Horses". I give it a 4 because this definitely was an album I am glad I heard before I die.

I like Belle and Sebastian but had never listened to an entire album before. They’re better in a playlist because the sound gets to be the same after a while.

this album cures hangovers

Really liked this. Would want to listen to again Favourites- like Dylan in the movies, get me away from here I’m dying, if you’re feeling sinister

Sort of surprised I didn't like this more. Just fine

It’s sweet and gentle with some good songwriting. Would I listen to it again? I’m not sure. Listens: 1 Fave Track: ? Rating: 3

The type of pop everyone wishes they could write. It could be more engaging, but the breezy, effortless mood is alluring.

Too dull for me.

unremarkable

While I was never hugely into Belle & Sebastian, I did have one of their records, and this was the one. I haven't heard it in well over a decade, so this was quite the trip down Memory Lane. Not quite as twee as I remembered it. It's really quite clever and catchy, and I instantly see why I used to like it. Stu doesn't have the greatest voice, but his lyrics more than make up for it. Cute little indie pop album.

Like it

Just leaves a bad taste in my ears

Standout Track- Like Dylan In The Movies

This is some fine Indie Pop. A couple of songs have good vibes to them. I don't have anything bad to say about the album at all. But I also don't really have anything great to say? It just ends up being a good but not great album for me.

SCOTCH MUSIC!! Lovely timing to get this on the day of London Marathon, allowing us all to remember the time Stuart Murdoch ran the 1986 Glasgow Marathon in an incredible time of 2:57:08

enjoyable.

Another Scottish album I have a big bias towards. In my opinion this is an indie pop masterpiece, clever lyrics catchy melodies. Not a bad song on it.

I could barely figure out the volume equalization for the first track, which was a serious detractor.

I’ve been listening to this for years, so I’m already here for this.

All sounds the same

“She was into S&M and bible studies” what a bar

Wait… British people can make good music??

Muy tierno pero muy cornudo

FUCK YEAH! One of the best bands from Glasgow. I’ve loved this band for years and I think this record is one of my favorites. One of the coolest bands to exist if I’m being honest. Their musicality, lyrics, and the recording of this really takes off from their debut but I would argue this one shows off a more mature and polished sound. The album starts with a quiet little number Stars of Track and Field, which is a great track and gives you a taste of what’s coming. Like Dylan In The Movies is another great one with their trademark soft riffs over strings. The vocal arrangements are also great with Stuart, Stevie and the crew. When they play live they all sing and it’s fucking cool as hell. I love almost everything this band has put out because yeah it COULD be super pretentious indie rock but it isn’t. It’s fun well written music that calls back some nostalgia but still feels modern.

Not bad. Better than expected for college indie?

Sounds like the background soundtrack played during a TV montage. Vocals are overly saccharine. Music is pleasant and competently played. It simply doesn't elicit any sort of emotional reaction from me. It exists, thoughtlessly, apart from whatever else I'm doing while it is on. If I force myself to focus on it I just get bored.

Ive loved Belle & Sebastian since high school. So, you know, things were really easy for me.

I prefer Tigermilk.

Didn’t like it at first but it really grew on me

I've heard of Belle and Sebastian, but I don't think I've ever listened to any of their music before. I’m glad I did a little bit of quick research before diving into this album; I had the misconception that Belle and Sebastian were eponymously named. For some reason, I thought this band was a male-female duo, in the vein of She & Him. Look at me, learning things on a Friday. This album was absolutely fantastic. I think I expected something heavily folky, but instead, I got some fantastic indie rock. I love how most of the songs started off with less instrumentation, and then slowly added additional instruments to evolve the sound. The arrangements on each song were incredibly beautiful and really fun to listen to. I was pleasantly by the richness of sound on each song, and how nothing ever felt repetitive or got stale, and I think that’s due in part to some fantastic production work. Also, the vocals were great, and the lyrics had a feeling of air sentimentality that never felt overly sappy or fake. I loved every bit of this album, and I’d listen to it again in a heartbeat.

I had previously heard of the artist but was not familiar with any of the material. It's a pretty pleasant listen. The singer's voice reminds me of Donovan. While I'm not jumping up and down about this, I can see myself coming back to it in the future.

Before listening: I feel I've heard of Belle and Sebastian but it was sometimes around the 2010s. I reckon I'm thinking of a totally different band here. The band I'm thinking of were kind of like a folk band or something, sang a song about a plane ... I don't know. After listening: I don't know what to say. Modern folk is one of my most hated genres but this album was amazing! I'm sure I'm not the first to say this, but Belle and Sebastian are like a modern Simon and Garfunkel, and not the shitty modern Paul Simon that Vampire Weekend sound like. I loved this album!

Boy is this twee. It's really hard for me to get past the aggressive tweeness of this.

Very whimsicle style and lyrics. 3/5

Belle and Sebastian’s If You’re Feeling Sinister is so unmemorable. The only thing I remember and might return to is Me and the Major, which is great. Besides this track, I feel the album is just bleh and really similar. All in all, If You’re Feeling Sinister is a mid album. Best Song: Me and the Major Worst Song: Judy and the Dream of Horses

Okay, had a few good songs. Main highlight was Like Dylan in the Movies. I see the appeal but I just feel as though there are better artists in this early indie folk/poetic music that I'd rather listen to (Elliot Smith, Neutral Milk Hotel etc)

Okay

Had never heard any of it before. I was bored at first but it grew on me. It's a solid album but nothing overly memorable.

YESYESYES

You need to hear this a few times. By the third listen his voice is no longer annoying, it suits the strange little stories he tells.

Excellent afternoon chill jam. Not too crazy. But solid

I love these guys. So twee!

Very nice. At first the tunes reminded me of David Bowie. Somehow. Other than that, it's a very good example of an indie album. Chill, rhythmic, soothing.

Excellent early effort

3.75 Pretty good. Easy to listen to and enjoy. Really don't know them or the album at all before now.

No es mi favorito, pero ....5.

Good background music. Nothing really stands out, but it's a nice little record.

very amusing and interesting, loved listening to it. 8/10

Мне этот альбом понравился меньше. Не создал он этой воздушности, интимности и легкости (я даже переслушал tigermilk, тот альбом реально на голову сильнее) Здесь есть интересные работы, мне запала The Boy Done Wrong Again

Я не впечатлен( Он приятный, хороший, но просто норм. Tigermilk реально сильнее оказался. Здесь не хватило чего-то в музыке чтобы цепануться. Но слушалось все равно хорошо Алкоальбом: белое игристое полусухое

Чёт звучит будто сборник би-сайдов... я ещё удивился, что этот альбом тоже в 96 году вышел, как и дебютник. Но как и с тем альбомом, это всё такая же наивная музыка... и чем-то цепляющая Забавная песенка про Дилана, которая не про Дилана, на самом деле

Naff I really don't like the vocals and the music was just midde of the road Nothing to see here!

Mellow and slow. Pretty in its own way. Won’t go back to it likely

too much sebastian, not enough belle. Did not make me feel sinister whatsoever.

Would rather listen to NMH. This was fine.

Nice brit-pop but nothing special. Especially the inexpressive voice don´t convinces me and messes up the whole album. 2,5

The first side is interesting enough, but the second achieves a rare sort of transcendence. "Get Me Away I'm Dying" is an all-timer – a master class on using horns in a pop song, just as the title cut is on deploying ambient noise or SFX from real life. The playing is artful and adept, with grace notes and artisinal crafting embedded and affixed generously and charmingly, the lyrics evocative and literary in the best way. The songs swing easily (which keep them just this side of precious) reinforcing the modest-seeming sonic ambitions but belying the quality and substance of much of the highlly literate, even novelistic material. There's emotional depth and range – see the seamless shift from the quietly heartfelt dirge-ing of "Boy Done Gone Wrong" to the ebullient outburst-ing of "Judy & the Dream of Horses," a wonderfully satisfying closer– as well as moment to dance (as tweely as possible, one supposes). SM gets unprecedented mileage out of a limited range, adding to the Goldilocksian "just-right" outcome of just about every cut. Personal note (and justification for rounding up): this record single-handedly restored one's faith in pop music after having nearly fully reoriented on jazz and classical, such was its inventiveness and originality and subtle power. Though one slightly prefers Boy with the Arab Strap as the essential B&S dessert island disc, this still sounds great today. Easy to mock, this band, but hard not to like and admire, given their ability to do so well what they so clearly set out to do.

All I could think as I was listening to this was "How remarkably... UK." The sound, lyrics, instrumentation and even the cover you could tell they were from the United Kingdom. That's not an indictment of the album, just something I noticed. There was a very particular vibe here, the songs sounded very... restrained. Like the band was holding back, keeping their emotions in check. It was weird, but I kinda dug it. It did remind a little of Nick Drake in that aspect. Riming Sinister with Minister in the title track... I mean, that's really the only way to go isn't it? I liked it, but I wish that there was more vocal variation or emotion. Nick Drake's albums do it better, I think. Top songs: "The Stars of Track and Field," "Get Me Away From Here, I'm Dying", "If You're Feeling Sinister", "Judy and The Dream Of Horses"

Yawn. That's probably not fair as these guys have a pretty nice folk alternative groove and the vocals are easy on the ears. But I'm just not excited about anything I hear. Feels like a good fit for any indie Michael Cera movie ever done. I'm ready to move on though.

The first impression from the opening 30 seconds was "I'm not sure about this, especially his voice." The music felt like the Indie sort of moody that usually doesn't connect with me. That being said, there was some moments on here I liked. The trumpet solo at the end of the opening track. "Like Dylan in the Movies" was great track, as "The Fox in the Snow." The Hamonica in "Me and the Major" felt a little much and killed that track for me. The second half of the album didn't really do much for me either. I can say with confidence that I don't need to hear this one again or check out anymore of their music

Jack Black refers to B&S as "old sad bastard music" in High Fidelity. Sounds about right. The singing is meh and the songs mostly aren't interesting (or in cases like the last two tracks are literally bad). Most definitely did not need to hear this before I die. I'm guessing this is something Millennial hipsters like. Not my cup o' Scottish tea.

Awful!

Beautiful melodic pop songs. A really nice surprise as I didn’t know what to expect! Very nice indeed!

Gratingly dull indie

The first song just pissed me off and I didn't recover from that until the middle of track #5, which was very nice indeed. So too was #6. Then I zoned out until final track #10 which perked up.

Bit whiney

This album and I did not click. I felt the lyrics were fairly mundane and boring, and kinda the same for the music. Hard to tell if it is a foreign thing or not. Sometimes it is what it is and doesn't really make sense as to why. I don't really have anything to say any why I think it's boring. Yes that was a reference to one of the lyrics. Favorite track "Get me away from here I'm dying" 2/5

a beautiful listen

Be interested to see if there's more entries - Boy With The Arab Strap or The Life Pursuit. Just on the side of four stars and an enjoyable listen from Belle & Sebastian.

Talk about a hyped album. I've never listened to Belle & Sebastian before, but a lot of ink been spilled about them and their impact on music, particularly the indie scene I once found so vital and precious. I can hear it right away, as soon as the opening track: the slight production, the subtle build, the trumpet as the sonic climax. There's more sex on this record than I'd expected. I guess I assumed it would be too twee. It's not *sexy*, but certainly curious about sex as subject matter. Maybe a little horny. This album casts a spell. I was inclined to resist it, but around halfway through I realized I was really, really enjoying it. Damn. Highlights: Seeing Other People, Like Dylan in the Movies, Get Me Away from Here I'm Dying, If You're Feeling Sinister (what a great title track), Judy and the Dream of Horses

Convoluted, the contrived lyrics and monotonous delivery just don't come together—a lackluster performance.

The songs are well sung and played but not my favorite style.

Likeable and gentle politecore

Ein nettes Popalbum, aber wenig abwechslungsreich.

boring rocky folk shit NNN

Quite derivative. Every song sounds the same. Same tempo, same feel, same tone. Different lyrics

Listen to this while playing Under Falling Skies. I won! I have mostly enjoyed Belle & Sebastian's music over the years...but this album didn't grip me quite as much as some of the others. Don't get me wrong...there is still some great songwriting...but it just didn't hit the same as some of their other albums. Still worlds better than that fucking Napalm Death album.

Fine, twee and quiet, inoffensive and forgettable.

Not my thing

mellow pop music. nice listening!

Folksy, smooth vocals, acoustic strumming, and very calming.

I’ve never been able to get into Belle & Sebastian and this album didn’t help. Bland, whiny and uninspiring.

Feels like a bridge between some softer 80s new age and more modern folk or singer/songwriter type music. Very pleasant and chill. Also it’s cool to see a Disney process and the companion of another Disney princess do a collab

Лёгкая музыка для молодёжной романтической соплегонки. Парень уже влюбился в девушку, но этого ещё не знает и всё будто бы как обычно. Но уже ничего не как обычно. Может, в этом хоть какой-то смысл названия альбома -- "чувствуешь себя крипово". Потому что ничего подобного в музыке и текстах не ощущается -- она нарочито домашняя и простая, будто на кухне собрались под гитару с друзьями, и они поют с душой, но неумело. Да три, что тут гадать.

First time listening to a Belle & Sebastian album. They always seemed a bit aloof - no reason to think that! Enjoyable but hasn’t made me a fan.

Verrassend olijk album, z’n stem ging wel wringen na een tijdje

Wederom was dit niks

Poh ja wa mok segge, wel oke? Wel flink generiek weer

According to Wikipedia, this is twee music - not sure exactly what that means. I just learned I don’t really like twee music.

It's not my favorite, but I do enjoy some B&S and 'Get Me Away from Here I'm Dying' is one of their best.

I remember these guys were hip when I was at university. The songs with a bit of pep are quirky and fun, the more doleful offerings are quirky and no fun.

Piacevole da ascoltare

Belle & Sebastian is like chill Spring afternoon, put it on headphones while you ride your bike and pretend you're in a Wes Anderson movie type music. They also have the ability to craft these super catchy and memorable pop songs and they will bust that out a few times per album. Stars of Track and Field and Get Me Away from Here, I'm Dying will be stuck in my head for a few days. All of their albums have these cool, iconic, monochrome covers. No complaints.

4/5. Wonderful, catchy and sing-able songs, relaxing and relatable lyrics. It feels like I'm growing up again, going through all those emotions in a safe space. It's not quite a perfect album with every song being really good, but the atmosphere the album brings is worth the listen for sure. It's sad and aching with some sense of optimism in the face of death, a.k.a. the average teenager.

Not my usual jam but I liked it for a one off. I could use more variety in a daily listening. Will I listen to again: 20%

Not bad.

For some reason I always thought Belle & Sebastian were a male/female singer songwriter duo where the male looked like, or may have been, Sebastian Bach. Boy was I pleasantly surprised to be wrong! I wish I got into this band earlier.

Modern day folk music. Neither good or bad.

ho hum

not my style of music. Boring

Very chill, mellow, listenable album album but none of these songs blow my hair back. Sounds like it would be a soundtrack to a Paul Rudd movie where he’s not funny.

pretty good

I like belle and Sebastian but seldom think any albums are amazing front to back. This one was pretty good though

Decent but forgettable

Great album too chill out to after a long Sunday night. If I was to be critical, I'd say Belle and Sebastian hit better when they're part of a mixed playlist or compilation album. I love their sound, but I did get bored on a couple of occasions. That being said, "Judy and the Dream of Horses" was my favourite song on the album. So they ended on a high. Cool music. 👌

Right there between a 3 and a 4...

Another Belle and Sebastian?

VERY NICE I LOVE THEE LYRICS

I have the flu right now so maybe I’m just grouchy but it was fine.

If You're Feeling Sinister is the second album from Belle & Sebastian, a Scottish indie pop group. This is a collection of songs that helped define indie pop: thoughtful, self-aware, and perhaps anxious tracks written with thoughtful lyrics and supported by catchy melodies and interesting arraignments The band was very well received critically, and more popular than the band members expected. The band's character fit the songs - they were reclusive, avoiding publicity and the trappings of fame through popular music.

Sounds like pretty much every folk album since the 60s. But if Wes andersen write the lyrics…

good folk

Indy folk vibe that was done in the late 60’s early 70’s. Nothing new. Interesting lyrics.

Damn this is a banger, love their vocals, and every song sounded great. 3.8 what a wordsmith I am

Other than wanting to snap the harmonica player’s neck, I enjoyed this at a very simple level. Just simple music setting relatable scenes. The assortment of instruments was a nice touch. Altogether, whelming Favorite track: If You’re Feeling Sinister Least favorite track: Me and the Major

I've never been a fan of Belle and Sebastian and tbh I just find them twee and quite grating. This was no different

I have never settled on how much I like Belle & Sebastian. On paper I do like them, when I hear them in films or the radio I like that, but whenever I go to listen to them I get a bit bored after a while. I've listened to a few albums of theirs and they generally all sound the same to me. For a band that have been around so long I really would expect them to change their sound but it's all the same stuff. It's not bad at all, just not brilliant.

Where do you even start with a masterpiece like this? The first thing to note is that this album came out barely six months after their debut. This is a band with such creative force that they can pull 12 songs of such quality in such a space of time. I just love this album. I love the combination of naivety and confidence. Stuart knows he's onto something here, he knows that Tigermilk has made them the most interesting under the radar band in the country, he knows he's doing something all the luddites down south can't do, because he's got empathy, storytelling and delicacy on his side. I could talk through song by song about how great this album is, but let's pull out some highlights: Me and the Major is one of the all time great bops, and the harmonica towards the end is like a rush of joy. The Boy Done Wrong Again is a tear jerker. Mayfly is the most sublime ode to an insect on record. The title track is storytelling to rival any celebrated writer (who ARE these people? I like to imagine Stuart staring out from his bed at passers-by and creating whole backstories for Emily and the rest). And then there's Judy and the Dream of Horses. The second of my funeral songs that I've had on the project (the palette cleanser to Harrison really). It's a great story, it's idiosyncratic and relatable at the same time. The refrain between the verses is such lovely instrumentation, and the way it subtly builds from extreme gentleness into an all out danceable number by the end shows a band reaching the parts that no-one else can reach. A band like no other and their greatest album of all. Get in.

Pleasant enough album. I had heard of these guys but never really listened to them. I will listen to this a few more times. Reminds me of mi-60’s Kinks. Which is a good thing

Could not really enjoy this.

This is one of B&S’s most beloved albums and I think it perfectly reflects the sensibilities they’ve projected in their albums in the nearly 30 years since. It doesn’t sound like 1996, or any other time for that matter. Original melodies, peppy rhythms, and simple but lovely production. 4.2

Heard of this band but never listened to them. Didn't realize they were from the 90s. Probably an interesting contrast to what was out at the time. Sounds like mid-00s overly precious indie music. It's fine but not something I'd seek out. 3.2

Track and field - interesting opener that starts with acoustic, then brings in guitars, trumpets and drums. Seeing other people - the idea is right, but the execution is off...primarily because of the monotone lyrics, with no vocal range or depth Me and the Major - same problem as the previous track Like Dylan in the Movies - better. Definitely an improvement. The Fox in the Snow - utterly boring drivel. Get Away from here - Paul Simon-esque. Not good. Sinister - boring. Mayfly - also boring The boy done wrong - acoustic and listenable Judy - all over the place. A no. A hard choice between a 1 and 2, however I'll opt to give this 2 stars as there's one or two songs I might listen to again.

We’ve all taken ourselves more seriously in life than we should and I suppose I should be happy no one got a musical record of that time in my life but if putting The Trial on the cover of the album doesn't tell you something. Respect to B&S and they matured with age I’ll give them that but then please give me their later stuff.

Not a fan - too slow and boring

var finnas gym? först gå till ekenesvägen till väst... ska fram till rondellen kontinue fram och tar andra korsning till vänster.. följa gatan och ta andra korsning till höger. åka rakt fram till du ser en större parkingslot. gym är i lato. (mitäänsanomaton albumi = säger ingenting album) the boy done wrong again

B The Stars Of Track And Field 4 Seeing Other People 4 Me And The Major 3 Like Dylan In The Movies 4 The Fox In The Snow 4 Get Me Away From Here, I'm Dying 3 If You're Feeling Sinister 3 Mayfly 3 The Boy Done Wrong Again 3 Judy And The Dream Of Horses 3 F*** Adam.

Quite liked this one. First time I have heard of this band. I've saved to my favourites

well, i finally found it… the cure to my insomnia. this album bored me to sleep. good night.

I guess I can see why people would like this album. I am not those people.

I wanted to like this but it just seemed generic. Nothing stood out other than it being something that sounded like it SHOULD stand out.

Rounding up

Folksy and energetic. Didn’t finish the album

Amazing songwriting. With some talented musicians and more fleshed out arrangements most of these songs could be really good.

Näen tässä paljon yhtymäkohtia nykyiseen herkkään (indie)popmusiikkiin, jossa on elektroninen tausta ja puhemainen laulu. Tää on toki indien isiä, kuulen kyllä kulmakivimäisyyden sekä sanoituksissa että melodiossa. En tiedä onko tää miksaus (laulu kaiken päällä) mun makuun.

Uskovat, että aina voi lisätä vielä yhden nuotin melodiaan. Saattavat jopa kokea, että tällä tavalla lopputulos paranee, ja joskus bändi riipiikin kasaan hyviä hetkiä. Nuotteja vähentämällä melodiat vain voisivat jäädä mieleen.

3.3/5 Best Track: Judy And The Dream Of Horses

Listenable but not what I'd usua!ly listen to and quite samey sounding throughout. 3*

Uninspiring.

Before I saw the band once at a festival I actually thought this was a duo of people named Belle and Sebastian. Strangely enough I think more female vocals would benefit this album. It didn't really catch me in a mood for it and I can't put my finger on what mood this does fit - it sounds so melancholic but not depressing. Still enjoyed it.

Very cohesive. Incredible constructed. Flat production but indicative of the style.

"chamber indie pop", typical guitars and soft vocals, but adding in some horns and different percussion

Pleasant listen, title track was memorable especially

Sad boi hours masterpiece

Not for me

Not really what I was expecting - expected something much more wet and bland but sounded quite Velvet Undergroundy at times. Good stuff!

Mun ennakkoasenne tätä kohtaan oli, että "ei saatana taas tätä indiehöttöä", mutta täähän oli todella tyylikäs levy. Nyt kyllä nöyrryn ja nielen ennakkoluuloni. Helkkarin hyviä biisejä, ilman sellaista tunkkasuutta ja jotenkin itseisarvoista suhaa ja pipertämistä. Hieno levy! 4/5

Aijai, tää on vaan niiin hyvä. Fantasioin ysärillä kampuksen pihalla kävelystä tätä kuunnellen, kun coolit pojat jauhaa jostain grungesta. Aika varmasti bändin paras levy ja lopulta helppo vitonen.

Vaivatonta indietä! Tykkäsin enemmän kuin Tigermilkista. 4/5

I'm familiar with some Belle & Sebastian songs, but none of this album. A nice collection of folky pop tunes that would probably grow on me with repeat listens.

This takes me back to another time and place. Belle And Sebastian songs made there way in heavy rotations in the early to mid 00s, and though I never spent too much time listening to their albums in full, I think this one was always my favorite. Coming back, this was a serious joy. Each song offers something special with some subtle quirks that may not be apparent at first, and they all flow together very well. It does hold a reputation for some pretension and maybe some of the music blends together a little too much, but I find this album very warm and inviting. "Precious", but as the title suggests, there is a dark side under the surface which in the end, brings emphasis to something feeling very human and tangible.

#78. This album wasn't any better than their other album on this list. Uninteresting mid-core. 2/5: lame Song added to playlist: Get Me Away From Here, I'm Dying I've created a playlist on Spotify that consists of the best and/or my favorite song from each of the albums in this book. This list can be found here if you are interested: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MAXDGLWlwLkFLb8veGfkA?si=FqkQQPgZTFWG0jAUJXLFZA&utm_source=copy-link

Band and their music, and this album, all new to me. I really enjoyed this one. I like their sound and style. The songs are well written — maybe the right word is thoughtful (in a mature artistic way) — and performed with a nice balance of laidback and familiar yet also musically strong and precise. I’ll have to check out more work by this group.

Some really great songs, but a bit bizarre to read they’re from Glasgow as this record feels very American to me. Anyway, I liked it a lot.

It's such a beautiful, gentle, unique and well written indie album. Absolutely love it.

Bland

Perhaps the quintessential album in their discography, Belle & Sebastian perfect their brand of witty, rather quirky aesthetic that still pierces the listener with rather delightful ease. A really thorough overview of who they are and how they worked from beginning to end, If You're Feeling Sinister not only sounds familiar but it feels new all the same; a world that makes you feel that you've already traversed whilst seeing new sights. A brilliant showcase.

Nice

Beautiful wee album. Perfection.

I always liked this album pretty well, though there are just a couple standout tracks

Shit, that was some good shit.

B&S are one of those bands that I presumed were one-and-done. I loved them in the 90's, although this wasn't my favourite of their albums. A quick wikipedia search shows they are still together, still performing and still producing. Who knew?

I honestly don't know whether I loved this or hated it.

The musical equivalent of a crywank 😢 💦

Well crafted music but I’m not that into it. The lead singer’s vocals are too airy or something. He sings with a disconnected, disaffected tone that in turn keeps me at a distance too. The lyrics are interesting though. There are charter sketches with nice details and social commentary. There are also some pretty frank lyrics about sex. I just don’t think they’re best served by this stylistic choice in the vocals. This is just me though. I get why people like the band and I’d be curious to hear more from them. I did a second listen and my appreciation for the music deepened but my opinion on his vocals are the same. I just don’t want to spend much time with this voice.

The compositions are cool, and sometimes I hear a little bit of Neutral Milk Hotel (!) in there, like on "Me and the Major". I can't help but be a little bored by the vocal performances though. I've heard of this band before and I've definitely heard their songs but I don't remember just feeling so bored by the vocal parts. They are just so blah? Now that I've heard more of the album I also feel the same way about the other instruments and the production. It sucks because I can tell these are good songs; I can tell that they don't just pump out the same formulaic tracks that have worked for them once or twice and repeat it and expect people to listen and enjoy. It's quite the opposite actually- they have so many different structures, tempi, chord progressions and bigger ideas... but the performances feel so subdued. I know I need to give this one another listen. I've heard people sing praises of this band for years so there's got to be more than my first listen here.

It's a nice feel good album with a rather boring singer who would benefit from a wider range.

I enjoyed this album a lot more than I anticipated. Going off album cover alone, it looks like some whiny brit pop shit we’ve heard too many times at this point. What we actually get is a fun and semi-original album that’s reasonably unique. I have no great praises for this thing, but I have no complaints either. It had emotion and heart to it, so that’s worth something. 4/5

Easy listenign

Fantastic showing, I'd never even heard of them and really enjoyed the album

Listened Before? No FWIW I like the red-toned album cover with what appears to be Kafka's "The Trial" put off to the side of a woman staring off into an unseen room. The Stars of Track and Field is a slow-building indie folk song featuring deadpan delivery and a rising climax. Seeing Other People is lead by a wandering piano melody and simple cymbal / snare tap. I kind of hate the vocals on Me And The Major -- not sure why, but it just rubs me wrong. Fox In the Snow and If You Are Feeling Sinister are both pretty songs. This album falls into a bit of a void for me personally. I never mind indie folk-pop when it is playing, but it rarely excites me. This album adheres to that general rule, and while I can appreciate that it is at least fine with solid production, it does not in any way move me. This is a soft 3 / 5 for me. Added to Library? No Songs Added to Playlists:

Three.

A very bubbly album that was nice to have on while working while it was raining outside. Kind of faded away towards the end but still enjoyed listening to the while album. Sounded like they used a lot of different instruments throughout the album which was cool.

Love Belle & Sebastian. There is something so comforting about them. Seemingly doing so much with so little. I haven't heard this album but think I've heard a couple songs. I love Stars of Track and Field especially the trumpet and buildup at the end. Seeing Other People is another great one that builds and adds layers of different instruments. Some songs start to sound pretty similar to each other I think because of the voice, but still very calming indie rock that hits me in the right spot with random instruments going in and out during songs. Feels very intimate. I think I'm actually going to use my IMP rewards points to go see them at the Anthem since it was just announced WEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Just not my cup of tea

I wish I was still into this indie thing, because I think I would have really liked this. I can tell it's good stuff, I'm just pretty worn out on this kitschy indie sound.

2nd B&S album here after the excellent ‘Tigermilk ‘ earlier this year. This has been my big 1001 album artist discovery of the year, and I’ve been going through the back catalog but hadn’t listened to this one yet. Some great narrative lyricism and sharp wit per the band’s usual standards, coupled with the simple yet effective twee instrumentals that always manage to reinvent the wheel when it comes to catchy. Had to listen to this one in the car so audio quality wasn’t great and need to revisit it - personally I would’ve swapped this one for ‘Arab Strap’ or ‘Catastrophe Waitress,’ but this band is so consistent it’s a credit that any one of their albums could end up on this list.

Me and The Major is fun. Get Away From Me, I'm Dying and If You're Feeling Sinister is a good one two. In general this isn't really my thing, this mellow alternative. It's not off putting but I don't really feel like coming back to any of it with any regularity.

Normally this isn’t a genre that I’m into but I think there are some aspects of this artist that I want to revisit. There is some Potential here.

Honestly this album just hits hard asf. It sounds kind of like yo la tengo. But honestly fox in the snow hit me so damn hard

Belle and Sebastian make really nice music it just doesn’t quite have the edge or emotion I want from it