I had heard good things about this group, but I finally got to hear them when a friend of mine burned me some of their cds. I must say, I was impressed. I had only heard started to hear about them about a year ago, so I figured they were a young act, but I was quite wrong. They've actually been around for a little more then 10 years.
Their sound has grown and evolved quite a bit as their records progress, which is always a sign of a quality band. My personal favorite album of theirs is Dear Catastrophe Waitress, but I think you can't really go wrong with any of them. Dear Catastrophe Waitress is my number one because it's the most versatile and I think it's the most polished. Thier most recent album, The Life Pursuit, was released in the U.S. on the famous indie label Matador Records. It is exceptional and was well received, but I still think Dear Catastrophe Waitress is thier best.
Belle & Sebastian's sound ranges from album to album, but overall their music is folk revival mixed with modern indie. It really makes for some interesting music that is just a joy to listen to. This Scottish group's sound is comparable to another U.K. favorite, The Smiths, or the suicidal songwriter, Elliot Smith.
Here's a video of Funny Little Frog, a track off their most recent album:
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