Days of the Bagnold Summer cover

Days of the Bagnold Summer

Belle and Sebastian · 2019

42 min · 13 tracks · indie rock

Gentle melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, evoking a nostalgic yet fresh take on everyday life.

Why this album works

This album served as the soundtrack for the film adaptation of the graphic novel of the same name, expanding Belle and Sebastian's reach beyond music into cinema. It received positive critical reception, noted for its reflective themes and catchy tunes, reinforcing the band's enduring presence in the indie music scene.
Career context
By the time 'Days of the Bagnold Summer' was released in 2019, Belle and Sebastian were well into their third decade as a band. This album came after their 2017 release 'How to Solve Our Human Problems,' marking a period of continued creativity and exploration of new sounds within their established indie pop framework.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sister Buddha (intro) 3:04
  • 2 I Know Where the Summer Goes Standout 4:23
  • 3 Did the Day Go Just Like You Wanted? 3:08
  • 4 Jill Pole Standout 3:04
  • 5 I’ll Keep It Inside 2:00
  • 6 Safety Valve 2:57
  • 7 The Colour’s Gonna Run 2:28
  • 8 Another Day, Another Night 1:31
  • 9 Get Me Away From Here I’m Dying 3:58
  • 10 Wait and See What the Day Holds 3:19
  • 11 Sister Buddha 4:08
  • 12 This Letter 3:25
  • 13 We Were Never Glorious Standout 5:23

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