further listening 06: Belle And Sebastian - Another Sunny Day

if you liked 'Another Sunny Day', here's your chance to investigate further:

In my mind, Belle & Sebastian epitomize the sub-genre of 'twee'. Think of floppy Englishmen going for a picnic in puffy shirts, and you've got the right idea. (And yes, that's three straight posts that use the word 'puffy'.)

Not my style, generally. You won't find me saying, 'alas' in front of the Morrissey poster in my bedroom anytime soon.

And yet, as I zoom past the Jesus age and into presidential eligibility (33 and 35 - look it up!), i'm finding myself listening to more and more twee.

Maybe you're going through a similar experience/revival/chemical imbalance. If so, welcome, the next edition DSM-V-R will certainly add a listing for 'psychological illness characterized by listening to twee.'

If so, they'll use these 3 B&S songs as the twee versions of Rohrshach tests:

1. I'm a cuckoo (Avalanches remix). The Avalanches put their vintage soul record sheen on the twee. Pleasant. Very pleasant. And isn't that what Rock'n'roll is all about?

2. 'Step into my office'. Who wants to go on a picnic?

3. Placeholder. I forgot to load this up to ftp. Stay tuned.

If you like these tracks, go to iTunes and buy their cd 'The Life Pursuit'. It's the right, and American Psychiatry Association approved, thing to do.

Drowned in Sound - Reviews - Albums - Belle And Sebastian - The Life Pursuit: "Sounding somehow perfectly modern yet refreshingly and celebratory retro, The Life Pursuit is Belle And Sebastian at their freest, delightfully spilling over with great ideas and perfect pop know-how. Hardcore fans may find its disposition a little too sparkly, but any newcomers looking to listen to an album that doesn�t take itself seriously in the slightest yet is as wonderfully nourishing as the most carefully composed classical piece should pursue and purchase this immediately. Life�s for living, and right now Belle And Sebastian are having all the fun in the world and weaving all manner of magic doing just that. "