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The Third Eye Centre

Belle and Sebastian · 2013

68 min · 19 tracks · indie rock

A kaleidoscopic collection of remixes and rarities that showcases Belle and Sebastian's whimsical charm and melodic finesse.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical charm in every track
  • dynamic flow that surprises
  • for reflective afternoons
  • kaleidoscopic remixes to explore
  • playful moments with varied intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, consistent beats
  • seek instant gratification from songs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2013, 'The Third Eye Centre' is a compilation album that follows Belle and Sebastian's critically acclaimed 'Write About Love' from 2010. At this point in their career, the band was celebrating over two decades of indie pop experimentation while exploring new sonic landscapes through remixes and unreleased tracks.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I'm a Cuckoo (Avalanches remix) 3:48
  • 2 Suicide Girl 2:41
  • 3 Love on the March 3:49
  • 4 Last Trip 2:58
  • 5 Your Secrets 3:03
  • 6 Your Cover's Blown (Miaoux Miaoux remix) 5:58
  • 7 I Took a Long Hard Look 3:33
  • 8 Heaven in the Afternoon 3:27
  • 9 Long Black Scarf 2:48
  • 10 The Eighth Station of the Cross Kebab House 4:00
  • 11 I Didn't See It Coming (Richard X mix) 3:48
  • 12 (I Believe in) Travellin' Light 2:38
  • 13 Stop, Look and Listen 4:06
  • 14 Passion Fruit 2:34
  • 15 Desperation Made a Fool of Me 4:17
  • 16 Blue Eyes of a Millionaire 3:41
  • 17 Mr Richard 2:35
  • 18 Meat and Potatoes 4:25
  • 19 The Life Pursuit 4:34

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