Recipe for Belle & Sebastian
Being a non-scientific exploration of the musical sub-strata on which one of my favorite bands has stood.
Thusly:
Two parts Nick Drake.
One part Smiths.
The Smiths - “The Boy With the Thorn in His Side”
One Part The Velvet Underground.
Velvet Underground - “I’m Waiting For The Man”
Sprinkle with Love.
Fold with naps, the Bible, and frustrated youth sexuality.
Serves 10.
Belle & Sebastian - “Expectations”
Belle & Sebastian - “The State I Am In”
Belle & Sebastian - “She’s Losing It”
Belle & Sebastian - “Lazy Line Painter Jane”
What a wonderful, durable band they are.
Addendum 2009-12-05 13:05:16 -0800 - Cripes. How’d I leave off The Velvet Underground? Fixed.
