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Belle and Sebastian

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Group. Formed January 1996.

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Biography

Belle & Sebastian are an indie pop band formed in Glasgow, Scotland in January 1996. They are one of the best-known Scottish bands and are one of the most celebrated groups of the 1990s. Belle & Sebastian are often compared to influential indie bands such as The Smiths, as well as classic acts such as Love, Bob Dylan and Nick Drake. The name Belle & Sebastian is inspired by Belle et Sébastien, a children's book by French writer Cécile Aubry. Lauded by critics, Belle & Sebastian's "wistful pop" has nevertheless enjoyed only limited commercial success.

After releasing a number of albums and EPs on Jeepster Records, they are now signed to Rough Trade Records in the United Kingdom and Matador Records in the United States.

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  1. Mercury Prize Nominations - Another Form Of Relief

    Fri 17 Jul 2009 13:23 Self-confessed bearded slacker Eddie runs the Another Form Of Relief blog. He found... Rory Connolly

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  1. The Life Pursuit 2006

    The Life Pursuit

    Reviewed by Chris Long

    Where once there was soppy indie, now there is solid sunshine pop.

  2. Dear Catastrophe Waitress 2003

    Dear Catastrophe Waitress

    Reviewed by Andrew McGregor

    Dear Catastrophe Waitress signals a new and exciting chapter in the Belle & Sebastian...

  3. Tigermilk 1996

    Tigermilk

    Reviewed by Dennis O'Dell

    Deft, articulate tales of modern love.

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