Belle and Sebastian

B&S only sound a bit like the Smiths but are often compared to them because of their literate lyrics, bookish fanbase and group members with a distinct lack of musculature. Like the Smiths' Louder Than Bombs, this double disc stunner showcases non-LP singles and B-sides that are better than most bands' album tracks. 25 cuts of heartbreak, humor and hope.

"This is just a modern rock song/This is just a sorry lament/ We're four boys in
corduroys/We're not terrific, but we're competent." With these words, Belle and Sebastian
defined not a thing about their generation, just their own mastery as the kings and queens
of literary Scottish indie-rock chamber music. This long-awaited compilation gathers the
group's rare non-album singles dating back to 1997. It's two discs of steady brillia... More >