Sittin' Pretty
The Pastels · 1989
39 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of jangly guitars and dreamy melodies that define the Scottish indie pop sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful melodies for sunny days
- short bursts of catchy energy
- dreamy soundscapes for afternoon lounging
- light-hearted anthems for gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking deep, introspective content
- prefer long, complex compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1989, 'Sittin' Pretty' was The Pastels' second album after their debut, 'Up for a Bit with The Pastels'. At this point in their career, they were establishing themselves as key figures in the Scottish indie scene, contributing to the burgeoning C86 movement.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Belle and Sebastian· The Vaselines· Teenage Fanclub
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Nothing to Be Done 3:55
- 2 Anne Boleyn 3:06
- 3 Sit on It Mother 3:46
- 4 Holy Moly 2:57
- 5 Ugly Town 3:07
- 6 Zooom 2:53
- 7 Baby, You're Just You 5:21
- 8 Ditch the Fool 7:54
- 9 Sittin' Pretty 3:42
- 10 Swerve 2:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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