Belle and Sebastian – If You’re Feeling Sinister

Album Info

Artist: Belle and Sebastian

Title: If You're Feeling Sinister

Year: 1996

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Tracklist

  • 1. The Stars of Track & Field (4:48)
  • 2. Seeing Other People (3:48)
  • 3. Me and the Major (3:51)
  • 4. Like Dylan in the Movies (4:14)
  • 5. The Fox in the Snow (4:11)
  • 6. Get Me Away from Here, I'm Dying (3:25)
  • 7. If You're Feeling Sinister (5:21)
  • 8. Mayfly (3:42)
  • 9. The Boy Done Wrong Again (4:17)
  • 10. Judy and the Dream of Horses (3:41)

Review

Belle and Sebastian's second album, "If You're Feeling Sinister," from 1996, is an absolute gem in the indie pop world! Each of its 11 tracks takes you on a journey through characters and stories that feel both nostalgic and deeply introspective. With jangly guitars, lush orchestral arrangements, and Stuart Murdoch's poetic lyrics, it's like being wrapped in a cozy blanket of warm, intimate vibes.

Standout tracks like "The Stars of Track and Field," "Me and the Major," and "Get Me Away from Here, I'm Dying" are perfect examples of the band’s knack for creating catchy, memorable tunes with real lyrical substance. Thanks to Tony Doogan's production, the album has a charming analog sound that just screams vintage warmth. Critics have lauded "If You're Feeling Sinister" for its cohesive vision and delightful balance of wit and melancholy, even ranking it #14 in Pitchfork's "Top 100 Albums of the 1990s." It's totally one of those timeless albums that never fails to captivate! - Melody