Belle and Sebastian Write About Love ALBUM REVIEW

[barbicaine]

Best album- dear catastrophe waitress

Best song- 'Your cover's blown' from the books EP

[Rizy543]

Favorite Album: Dear Catastrophe Waitress or The Life Pursuit not sure which I love the songs like Act of the Apostles from the Life Pursuit but Piazza is one of my favorite songs ever.

my favorite song off this album is I want the world to stop just for that catchy bass line :)

[Dinopirate]

I dont even know who this band is, im just making sure you know that i think your a fucker...fuck head. Fuckin fuck. Fuck you.

[drumninmer34]

Review Cleric - Regressions! Just give it a chance! I bet you'll enjoy it! Just listen to the album in it's entirety once!! You [probably] won't regret it!!

[PimpBrovasTV]

Nice review, but comparing "The Ghost Of Rockschool" to the Velvet Underground converting to christianity will give people the wrong impression that they are indeed a christian band, which (as far as I know) they aren't. Still despite that, liked this a lot and I agree that that track did grow on me, so much as to become my favourite from the album!

[basman2006]

i fell completely in love with If Your Feeling Sinister. now trying the rest out.

[TheHistoryjokes]

You are a great reviewer. I love this album and agree with most of your critique. Rock on!

[iRadioKid]

Best album : Dear Catasrophe Waitress

Best song on this new album (Write About Love) : The Ghost Of Rockschool

[Sebaastienne]

@MrChipmunkMobian same! i love Dear Catastrophe Waitress and Life Pursuit albums the most, just because i happen to love nearly all tracks on them, and not just a few.

i do like their new record. although the only track that i fell in love with straight from the beginning was I Want the World Stop (which still is my favorite), there's other songs that are growing on me more and more: Come on Sister, I Didn't See it Coming, Ghost of Rockschool and of course, Little Lou.

[64Fathoms]

I can never decide which I like best from Tigermilk, Sinister and Arab Strap. I guess my favourite on Write about Love is I Can See Your Future.

[Kinshasa9200]

for a while, Boy With the Arab Strap was #1 now it's

1) If You're Feeling Sinister

2) Boy with the Arab Strap

3) Push Barman to Open Old Wounds

[wolflower]

their best album is still 'if you're feeling sinister', closely followed by 'tigermilk' and 'fold your hands child...', but i thought this was great. the best track for me is 'i can see your future' - sarah martin adding slowly to a canon of incredible songs (see 'waiting for the moon to rise' for details).

[psychodave0]

I'm a little cynical about your rating, it feels like you don't want to rate something high cause it's not unique enough. You had quite a positive review until you actually gave it a rating. In terms of what the music is like (in objective a way as possible), it's better than a LOT of stuff released this year and can easily make it into a lot of people's top 10s - depending on taste. I agree with a lot of the individual track comments - however, the title track is a grower, seriously man.

[bezz456]

Been a B&S fan since 1997.I've had this album for about six weeks now and whilst enjoying it I reckon it's only a shadow of what they can really do.There are some good songs and one or two great songs (Ghost of Rockschool,Come on Sister) but I can't help feeling Stuart and co. can do better,indeed the cynic might say this album only appeared because it had been four years since the last one.Agree with above..a strong 5 out of 10.

[ceverettsmith]

Listen kids. The Boy With the Arab Strap will always be numero uno.

[pokabeb]

"...if the Velvets had converted to Christianity, dropped the drugs, and artisy attitude..." hahahhahahah funny.

[OptimalRefund]

Write about Love is the best song on the album.

[Daniel7860]

"I want the World to stop" is just amazing.

[zakdaviesa]

blue eyes of a millionaire

[ZanderYates]

Hmm, I'll have to check them out again. I thought the lyrics in Dear Catastrophe Waitress were so annoying and trying-to-be-clever that I didn't want to give them a chance, which is silly and picky but those lyrics REALLY bugged me! I'll give them another shot though :D

[TyphoidBryan]

I thought "God Save the Girl" was a boring listen, but "Write About Love" is downright painful. It starts off with a great driving track with layers-upon-layers, but after that, it dies as quickly as it begins. I think "The Life Pursuit" is incredibly fun to listen to because they try hard to make a cohesive album while, at the same time, attempt to make a hell of a lot of individual tracks that stand out on their own. This album fails in both ways. Probably their least interesting album.

[TyphoidBryan]

@TyphoidBryan

Pardon me, it's "God Help the Girl." Hated it so much, I forgot it's name! :)

[hamburgler124]

@TyphoidBryan thank you for explaining what my brain was trying to think. its downright mediocre

[apophis77]

I think what you said about an entry point is right on...I had heard of them of course, but never got around to checking them out in any depth. The few songs I had heard were apparently unmemorable. But I liked this album. But then I like the "light and sweet" stuff anyway. Especially dug "I Want the World to Stop" and "Didn't See It Coming."

[4beerstime]

didnt enjoy this album at all, but I think tigermilk and especially if you're feeling sinister are two of the best albums of the 90's.

[postpunk96]

know u didnt do it this time... whatever... fuck u scrub... just an inquiry

[postpunk96]

have ur neighbors ever been infuriated by the dude screaming quote unquote "indie" appellations in his back fucking yard or whatever?

[renorambler]

I've watched a number of this guys reviews and I'm becoming increasingly convinced that he doesn't really like music.

[velmarg]

Half of the album feels like their continued evolution from "Life Pursuit" - polished, refined pop music that feels slightly more in tough with their classic sensibilities than most of the stuff on that previous record.

The other half feels, yeah, like good old haven't seen you in such a long time Belle and Sebastian. "Ghost of Rockschool" and "I Didn't See It Coming" are two standouts that, in my opinion, would have been right at home on "Arab Strap."

[jabroniekid]

disagree that they've been ''spinning the same yarn'' for 10 years. this really sounds nothing like the first 2 albums, which are far and away their best. its also weird that you characterize them as religious and happy. ''i don't love anyone'', ''if you're feeling sinister'', ''like dylan in the movies'', really? murdoch's lyrics always been pretty dark, even if the melodies are light and fluffy.

[kbartee]

I enjoyed this a little more than a 6. It feels like an alright combination of early B&S with the stuff from the last 2 albums. Little Lou.... is a nice track. As an early fan, I really like Calculating Bimbo. My 15 month old's favorite is I Didn't See it Coming.

As for the best album of their career, hands down it is Sinister.

God Help the Girl I think is a really charming, understated "girl-pop" band like an indie Martha and the Vandellas. Very listenable.

[grayfox622]

pardon, as*

[grayfox622]

I've heard a few songs from them before, namely the 2 that were in Juno. Kind of are great for people who enjoy bright eyes or the weepies. ill use Dear Catastrophe Waitress ass a kick off point.

[theFirecat00]

That's fair enough analysis and quite well said/described (I couldn't agree no more on the upbeat song!), except that I'd say lots of milk instead of cream - I could never put cream in my cup of coffee, that's sounds so vile. Anyway my immediate feeling after the first listening to the album was that I preferred the previous album; having said that the album may continue growing in me and I might change my opinion on this later on. p.s. hope your cold's gone by now!

[tednf]

I totally agree with you...

Write about love is a really mediocre album when it comes to Belle and Sebastian specially if you compare to 2006's Life Pursuit.

Although, i really enjoyed Little Lou, Ugly Jack, Prophet John.

[enyafreak2007]

I think it's classic Belle and Sebastien! The first album that I ever discovered from them was 'The Life Pursuit', and I've been listening to them for about 4 years now. 'Write About Love' is a good continuation of that album...they're like Camera Obscura :-)

[SharinganNemanja]

I think you are a bit harsh with your review. I thought the album flows very nicely has some great tracks, personally I enjoyed almost every song. I'd give it a 7.5.

[tlinscott1]

The later albums all have some great individual songs but as an album the best Belle and Sebastian album is '...Sinister'.  This album pretty good. I certainly put it above 'God Help the Girl'. Fav. track overall would be 'Seymour Stein'. On this album, the first one.

[AaMmEeRrIiTtEeNn]

Awwww get well soon :L !

[rewindDUDE]

not quite tigermilk, sinister or arab strap. but a decent album which i enjoyed. lots of songs have grown on me.

[joeyrmn4]

(an insightful comment)

[NeonFoxLetsPlays]

"God Help the Girl" was one of my favourite Bell & Sebastian albums although i'd have to say my favourite would be either "The Life Pursuit" or "If You're Feeling Sinister".

[robgeorge87]

@NeonFoxLetsPlays "god help the girl" wasn't a belle and sebastian album knobhead.......they are a band....a side project of stuart murdoch

pffffff

[NeonFoxLetsPlays]

@NeonFoxLetsPlays i mean to say side project. but my mind was on albums at the moment.

[blah22322]

Youre a tough reviewer. Do a review of Starfucker's single, Julius? Or when their new album comes out beginning of next year. I want to hear your thoughts!

[alex93metallica]

should've ripped a great hole in that shirt, don't wanna suffocate the DK logo!

[dotd53]

My favorite Belle and Sebastian record(s) is probably at tie between "Tigermilk" and "If You're Feeling Sinister".

[TheTelepathicKid]

yo anthony bro I feel ya, I'm sick as well. :D

[taylor975]

why would you hide the dead kennedys shirt?????

[ChoosePazuzu]

Sorry to hear you're feeling ill. You should review How To Dress Well - Love Remains sometime. There isn't a review of it on youtube yet so you'd be first.

[MikesCrypt]

I hope u feel better buddy!!

[MattKambzOfficial]

Well this is the first Belle and Sebastian albumI actually listen to and, to me, it sounds awesome.

Can't wait to listen the other ones.

Which one is the best to start with?

[germansoccerfn]

@MattKambzOfficial "If you're feeling sinister" or "The boy with the arab strap".

[4ppleseed]

Die Antwoord - $O$ next please :D

[Aisle3Comedy]

Favorite album: Fold Your Hands Child, You Walk Like A Peasant

Favorite WAB Track: I Want The World To Stop

[greenspacedog]

I think out of all he B&S I've heard "I fought in a War" was there best song, I wish they'd do more stuff like that. This album, as well as most of their stuff is a bit too upbeat for me.

[andy92811]

sounds classy

[fantasticalNINJA]

lol solved with love & prayer...not scientifically it doesn't.

[TheMrdude6969]

After all these long comments mine seems shit.

[WreckedRadio]

I have Bell & Seb's Christmas album. It very bluntly just puts me to sleep.

Sorry you're sick- It's probably because you were walking in the wet grass :( Get better!!

[hobbes1157]

B & S is a band where I love their music but listen in phases and with this release I was pretty hyped. With that considered I am pretty much in love with this right now and think it I would give it a strong 7 to light 8. PS- the band does have its niche music and lyrics however as a stand alone record its pretty darn good. IMO.

[kmacmuzikmafia27]

Why don't you answer your own questions, hmm? Since when did we become the internet's busiest music nerd, hmm? Just because you're sick doesn't mean you can shove all this work and opinion-forming on us you know.

[hzthereaper]

@kmacmuzikmafia27 You don't watch the needle drop that often do you? because this is the same format he always follows.

there aren't any "rights" or "wrongs" in music, so by him asking us these questions, he is opening the doors to new opinions and viewpoints, acknowledging that the audience may disagree with what he has to say. and yes, in case you missed it, he did give his opinion on the album

[kmacmuzikmafia27]

@hzthereaper

Woah. I wasn't being serious. Take a chill pill and check your sense of sarcasm.

[wesleyburkart13]

@kmacmuzikmafia27 That's what his whole channel is for, He reviews music. A review is an opinion. Nobody shoved anything. BTW I think we should ban books that say things, I don't like.

[kmacmuzikmafia27]

@wesleyburkart13

Oh my God. Oh my God.

I was joking.

Seriously? I know what this channel is for and I know that a review is an opinion. I love TND.

[SilentEcho33]

I love all their album covers, they're all original

[XXRitsukaChosyXX]

my fav is always been and always will be if you'er feeling sinister. But I feel the band needs to change their style abit if they want to hit the magic they were back in the day

[evilplanner]

the internet's illest music nerd

(ily, af)

[communistromance]

Bend? Sorry, not sure what is wrong with me today... for some reason I was thinking of the Falls "Bend Sinister" and just decided it was a B&S album. haha

[communistromance]

I think it is probably about time for this band to call it a day... unless they decide to go in a completely different direction on the next album. There is only so much you can do, when you write, basically the same album for years on end. They're a great band...made some great albums (bend, tiger, arab strap) but they need to mix it up a bit or just fuck off.

[rsfaan91]

@theneedledrop

its their worst album in my opinion but by B&S standars its pretty good. really liked god help the girl.

sinister is their best LP, but my favourite is catastrophe waitress.

Anthony what did you think of GOD help??? what would you have rated it??

[IdisagreewithMe]

Although I like the twee-er side of indie rock for some reason I've never got into the B&S by the way I tried to comment on the other video and when I went to editmy comment it just wouldn't let me...

albums of the year to me so far are:

jonsi // mimicking birds // local natives // cloud cult // and the Isles - "outside beauty" which seems to have flown under everyone's radar... very few websites actually reviewed it! and I just loved it deeply.

[BEEmioAMICO]

It's good morning music, maybe, unless you absolutely f$%&ing hate life in the morning or have a hangover. NOT BAD

[TheLolthazun]

Why Hello again Anthony. NO! You are ill :(

[CliffRichardsPissSac]

theyve been consistently writing good albums, same cant be said with a lot of veterans

[StickManga]

3:26 if they had gotten rid of all that stuff i dont think they would have been the velvet underground anymore.

[Dilaltastic]

Belle and Sebastain fell off

[mikewtp]

Christ, Anthony you are the king of adjectives and descriptive language! aha

[MonMccool123]

Get weellll 

[baumbart99]

no doubt, If You're Feeling Sinister is their masterpiece.

[thornygravy]

cool review.. you haven't done a black metal deal in a while... how about reviewing Daniel Lioneye's Vol II, it's 'new' and pretty experimental, I'd think you'd dig it.

[qwertymf5]

thumbs up for the Dead Kennedys shirt

[SushiGoat]

Life Pursuit is really quite good, but I have yet to check this out... You have to be in that special "Belle and Sebastian"-mood to stomach it, ifyouknowwutImean.

[oldhacks]

omg you're such a homo

[reckonermk1]

Good review but I think you should dial down the detail. Most people will get bored I think around 3 minutes. Perhaps try being a bit mroe dramatic at times as well, I think people always like dramatic opinions.

[Libranmusic]

@reckonermk1 Fair point, but I think it's precisely the detail of his reviews that got Anthony past the 10k subscriber mark. He's a serious reviewer who in my opinion is the number 1 authority on music-reviews on youtube. He usually is more dramatic, but as he said he's sick right now... :) I don't want to start an argument here, I'm just saying it'd be a mistake for him to lower the detail in his reviews...

[reckonermk1]

@Libranmusic I think you are completely right. I'm subscribed now and he is very good at what he does. I still think sometimes that things could be said in an easier way and maybe cut the video length down. Mainly because when I haven't heard of a band that he's reviewing and I see the review is 5+ minutes I just sometimes can't be arsed to watch it which is a shame, cause as you say he is very good at reviewing.

[shockeyvz]

goood review