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The Blues Are Still Blue

Belle and Sebastian · 2006

30 min · 8 tracks · indie rock

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The record showcases strong melodies and whimsical lyrics, but its brief length affects its cohesion.

What we noticed

  • The title track features a bright, upbeat tempo with layered instrumentation that includes strings and horns, creating a rich sound.
  • Each song employs whimsical lyrics that complement the playful melodies, enhancing the overall charm of the record.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Blues Are Still Blue 4:09
  • 2 I Took a Long Hard Look 3:33
  • 3 The Life Pursuit 4:08
  • 4 Whiskey in the Jar 4:32
  • 5 Funny Little Frog 3:06
  • 6 Meat and Potatoes 4:24
  • 7 Mr Richard 2:35
  • 8 The Eighth Station of the Cross Kebab House 3:58

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