Belle & Sebastian - The Boy With The Arab Strap (JPRLP3) LP

The Boy With The Arab Strap is one of the most beloved albums in Belle & Sebastian’s catalogue and a cornerstone of late-90s indie pop. Combining gentle melodies, literate lyrics and understated arrangements, the album helped define the band’s warm, thoughtful and quietly eccentric sound.

Recorded with a loose, communal feel, the songs balance introspection and wit, moving effortlessly between tender acoustic moments and softly uplifting pop. Its understated charm and emotional honesty have ensured the album’s lasting appeal, influencing countless indie artists that followed.

1. It Could Have Been a Brilliant Career
2. Sleep the Clock Around
3. Is It Wicked Not to Care?
4. Ease Your Feet in the Sea
5. A Summer Wasting
6. Seymour Stein
7. A Space Boy Dream
8. Dirty Dream Number Two
9. The Boy With the Arab Strap
10. Chickfactor
11. Simple Things
12. The Rollercoaster Ride