Album: Push Barman to Open Old Wounds by Belle and Sebastian (2005)
Genre: Indie | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Good Natured
Format: Compilation

Description: Push Barman to Open Old Wounds is a 2005 two-disc/triple-LP compilation released by Belle & Sebastian. Blender Magazine described the collection as "25 charming tales of shy girls dabbling in photography and bookish boys dabbling in shy girls."[citation needed]
The compilation received an extremely good reception, scoring a score of 9.2 of 10 points at Pitchfork Media, calling Belle & Sebastian "the most beloved indie pop band since the Smiths, [and] also probably the best."
It contains the singles and EPs they released for Jeepster Records:

Artist Background: Belle and Sebastian are an indie pop band formed in Glasgow in January 1996. Belle and Sebastian are often compared with acts such as The Smiths, Bob Dylan and Nick Drake. The name Belle & Sebastian comes from Belle et Sébastien, a 1965 children's book by French writer Cécile Aubry, later adapted for television and an anime. Though consistently lauded by critics, Belle & Sebastian's "wistful pop" has enjoyed only limited commercial success. Belle and Sebastian were formed in Glasgow in 1996... Part of the Glasgow, Scotland, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Glasgow, Scotland, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Indie, Rock/Pop, Good Natured, 2000s, Compilation


Push Barman to Open Old Wounds is a 2005 two-disc/triple-LP compilation released by Belle & Sebastian. Blender Magazine described the collection as "25 charming tales of shy girls dabbling in photography and bookish boys dabbling in shy girls."[citation needed]
The compilation received an extremely good reception, scoring a score of 9.2 of 10 points at Pitchfork Media, calling Belle & Sebastian "the most beloved indie pop band since the Smiths, [and] also probably the best."
It contains the singles and EPs they released for Jeepster Records:

Push Barman to Open Old Wounds

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