Sittin' Pretty cover

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.

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

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