Push Barman to Open Old Wounds
Belle and Sebastian · 2005
107 min · 25 tracks · indie rock
A collection of whimsical indie pop melodies interspersed with introspective lyrics and charming orchestration.
Top tracks — play these first
-
→
Dog on Wheels Start here — This track sets the tone for the album with its catchy melody and playful lyrics, embodying the band's signature charm. The song's themes of longing and nostalgia resonate throughout the collection.
-
→
Lazy Line Painter Jane — Featured prominently for its vivid storytelling, this song captures a sense of youthful exuberance and romantic confusion, showcasing the band's lyrical prowess.
-
→
I'm Waking Up to Us — As one of the standout songs, its lush arrangements and introspective lyrics highlight Belle and Sebastian's ability to blend melancholy with hope, perfectly summarizing the album's emotional range.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- bittersweet narrative explorations
- contemplative afternoon vibes
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Fan Favorite — Compiles beloved tracks, showcasing the band's storytelling and melodic pop evolution.
- Themes
- Scottish nostalgia· playful storytelling· bittersweet reflections
- Career context
- Released in 2005, 'Push Barman to Open Old Wounds' is a compilation album that encapsulates Belle and Sebastian's evolution from their earlier records to a more polished sound. It features tracks from the band's formative years and marks a moment of reflection as they transitioned into broader recognition following their critical success with albums like 'If You're Feeling Sinister'.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Decemberists· Camera Obscura· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Dog on Wheels Start here 3:11
- 2 The State I Am In 4:59
- 3 String Bean Jean 4:43
- 4 Belle and Sebastian 4:36
- 5 Lazy Line Painter Jane 5:49
- 6 You Made Me Forget My Dreams 3:50
- 7 A Century of Elvis 4:29
- 8 Photo Jenny 3:14
- 9 A Century of Fakers 4:29
- 10 Le Pastie de la Bourgeoisie 3:10
- 11 Beautiful 5:13
- 12 Put the Book Back on the Shelf 6:24
Disc 2
- 1 This Is Just a Modern Rock Song 7:12
- 2 I Know Where the Summer Goes 4:37
- 3 The Gate 4:27
- 4 Slow Graffiti 3:25
- 5 Legal Man 2:42
- 6 Judy Is a Dick Slap 4:05
- 7 Winter Wooskie 2:41
- 8 Jonathan David 2:59
- 9 Take Your Carriage Clock and Shove It 3:35
- 10 The Loneliness of a Middle Distance Runner 4:34
- 11 I’m Waking Up to Us 3:49
- 12 I Love My Car 5:12
- 13 Marx and Engels 3:45
What to play next
The Life Pursuit
2006
Continues the whimsical indie pop sound with fresh energy and engaging themes.
Dear Catastrophe Waitress
2003
Sets up the charm and introspection found in the current album.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Picaresque
The Decemberists
Shares whimsical storytelling and lush arrangements with a hint of nostalgia.
Illinois
Sufjan Stevens
Explores bittersweet narratives with intricate instrumentation and reflective themes.
Our Endless Numbered Days
Iron & Wine
Captures a similar introspective atmosphere with gentle melodies and poignant lyrics.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.