“Each Sunday, Pitchfork takes an in-depth look at a significant album from the past, and any record not in our archives is eligible. Today, we revisit the debut album from Belle and Sebastian, a little-heard school project that defined the sound of one of indie rock’s most beloved acts.”
“Most Belle and Sebastian cultists would pick 1997’s If You’re Feeling Sinister as the enigmatic, literary Scottish swish rockers’ finest moment. Others insist the band has gotten even better since, as evidenced by the cheery fluff and girlie vocals of 1998’s The Boy With the Arab Strap. Both factions could probably use a chocolate malted […]”
