Push Barman to Open Old Wounds
Belle and Sebastian · 2005
107 min · 25 tracks · indie rock
A melodic tapestry of bittersweet narratives wrapped in lush arrangements and charming instrumentation.
Why this album works
This album is significant not only for its rich collection of previously unreleased tracks but also for its role in cementing Belle and Sebastian's influence on the indie pop scene. It received critical acclaim, with many reviews highlighting its nostalgic charm and lyrical depth, contributing to their enduring legacy within the genre.
- Career context
- By the time 'Push Barman to Open Old Wounds' was released in 2005, Belle and Sebastian were already established figures in indie pop, following their breakthrough album 'If You're Feeling Sinister' (1996). This compilation of singles and B-sides marked a reflective moment in their career, bridging their earlier sound with a growing maturity as they began to explore more complex themes in their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Muse· Radiohead· Ed Sheeran· Robbie Williams· Depeche Mode· Ellie Goulding· Manic Street Preachers· Duran Duran
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Dog on Wheels Standout 3:11
- 2 The State I Am In Standout 4:59
- 3 String Bean Jean 4:43
- 4 Belle and Sebastian 4:36
- 5 Lazy Line Painter Jane Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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