Belle and Sebastian

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ROLLING STONE #481

Well this has been quite the week- I'm having a lot of fun with this list so far! And this one right here is no doubt an early favorite.

Belle & Sebastian are an indie pop band from Glasgow, Scotland and I have heard loads of praise for this band and this particular album, especially in the indie community. I will admit, this took several listens for it to really click for me, but now I can't stop listening to it, and it keeps getting better on each listen. Frontman ... read more

ROLLING STONE #481

This is one of the few albums on this list I immediately loved on first listen, and it just got better as I dove into the songwriting. Belle & Sebastian pretty much checks every box on what it takes to make a great, endearing indie pop record: beautiful instrumentation, lovely songwriting, and meaningful song structures. The most obvious influence I can tell is Simon and Garfunkel.

Tracks here have purposeful orchestration progressions that serve to emphasize the ... read more

I enjoyed it so much that I had to listen to it a second time in the same morning. Really relaxing and warm. Absolutely loved it!

POWERHOUSE!

It's one of those records that you know for a FACT was crafted with an ocean of passion, it's a rare moment for me to be more invested in what the artist has to share with the listener, rather than the already gorgeous and catchy melodies bundling the album.

I believe there is a Canadian Boi who can put it into words better than I have... But I give a high recommendation to anyone in the mood for a sweet listen with tangible lyrical content.

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