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The Life Pursuit
Pop · 2006 · 13 tracks

The Life Pursuit

Belle and Sebastian

Polished indie pop with a glam-rock swagger. Literate storytelling meets sixties soul, trading hushed whispers for bright horns and confident, sun-drenched hooks.

February 6, 2006 · Matador

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A bright, technicolor burst of confidence that hides a gentle, literate heart.

Tracklist · 13 Tracks
01
Act of the Apostle
2:56
02
Another Sunny Day
4:04
03
White Collar Boy
3:21
04
The Blues Are Still Blue
4:09
05
Dress Up in You
4:24
06
Sukie in the Graveyard
3:00
07
We Are the Sleepyheads
3:34
08
Song for Sunshine
4:06
09
Funny Little Frog
3:08
10
To Be Myself Completely
3:18
11
Act of the Apostle II
4:21
12
For the Price of a Cup of Tea
3:20
13
Mornington Crescent
5:40
Moments Worth Waiting For
The transition into the fuzz-toned, T. Rex-inspired guitar riff on The Blues Are Still Blue.
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How does The Life Pursuit sound next to the rest of Belle and Sebastian's catalogue?

Piano+1.3σ

The instrumentation foregrounds piano notably more than the catalogue usually does.

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