Belle & Sebastian
Biography
The story of Belle & Sebastian started in 1996. It was formed in Glasgow by Stuart Murdoch and Stuart David. After finding five more members, the musicians began working on the first album, Tigermilk. A significant part of the material had been written by Murdoch before the origin of the band during his escape to London. It took the group as short as three days to record the whole album and release only one thousand of its copies on vinyl discs. This work received praiseful reviews and became the key to a contract with Jeepster. The young Scottish talents did not waste their time and released their second album, If You're Feeling Sinister, the same year. Despite the recognition from critics, it did not have good sales. Meanwhile, Belle & Sebastian became one of the most promising and original outfits in the UK. Shortly after this release, they toured the USA briefly. In 1997, the band spent much time producing their old records on the EPs Dog On Wheels, Lazy Line Painter Jane, and 3..6..9 Seconds Of Light. Besides, they gave a number of concerts in London as part of preparation to a massive tour in the States.
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Reviews
Belle And Sebastian Write About Love2010
After sufficient work on side-projects the members of the standout band Belle & Sebastian got together again to release their eight album with a self-describing title
The BBC Sessions (Deluxe Edition)2008
Compilation The BBC Sessions is a double album containing a great deal of pleasant moments and letting us make sure once again what amazing songs this wonderful band Belle & Sebastian can create
The Life Pursuit2006
The spikiness of The Life Pursuit makes it the best way into Belle & Sebastian for someone who hasn't yet taken the plunge. Their seventh album threatens to break the non-commercial record. It is not a masterpiece but it is still very good
Push Barman To Open Old Wounds2005
Check out Push Barman to Open Old Wounds, a handy compilation of Belle & Sebastian's EPs recorded between 1997 and 2001. This compilation is a reminder that few bands have come close to generating so much excellent material in so short a time
