Released 20 years ago
LateNightTales
Belle and Sebastian · 2006
78 min · 26 tracks · indie rock
A diverse collection of eclectic covers and originals that evoke a wistful, dreamy atmosphere.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wistful dreamy late-night vibes
- dynamic exploration of emotions
- eclectic covers for reflective moments
- cascading waves of sound
- for quiet introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer straightforward single experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, 'LateNightTales' arrives during a period of artistic deepening for Belle and Sebastian, following their acclaimed album 'Dear Catastrophe Waitress' from 2003. This compilation showcases their ability to reinterpret classic tracks while maintaining their signature indie pop sound, highlighting their evolution as a band comfortable with both introspective songwriting and playful arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Decemberists· Camera Obscura· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gratuitous Theft in the Rain 4:00
- 2 How Long Blues 4:28
- 3 Here’s What’s Left 5:45
- 4 Questions 4:04
- 5 O My Friends You’ve Been Untrue to Me 1:12
- 6 French Disko 4:15
- 7 On a Clear Day You Can See Forever 3:24
- 8 Cissy Strut 2:54
- 9 Ring of Fire 1:39
- 10 Freeman 0:43
- 11 Do You Really Want to Rescue Me, Part 1 2:26
- 12 It’s an Uphill Climb (To the Bottom) 2:44
- 13 I’m in Your Hands 2:28
- 14 Cos Specjalnego 3:58
- 15 Lost in the Paradise 2:50
- 16 People Make the World Go Round (Kenny Dixon Jnr remix) 3:18
- 17 Uhuru 2:33
- 18 Fly Like an Eagle 4:21
- 19 Get Thy Bearings 2:43
- 20 Green Grass of Tunnel 4:27
- 21 Cassaco Marron 2:19
- 22 Taireva (version 1) 3:19
- 23 Let Your Conscience Be Your Guidance 1:37
- 24 Watch the Sunrise 3:08
- 25 Suite no. 2 in B minor: Badinerie 1:26
- 26 When I Was a Little Girl 2:36
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