My personal favorite Belle & Sebastian album. No need selling this masterpiece... you know the deal with B&S: love or hate it like Uni. "The State I Am In" is my jam here, but also check out: "Electronic Renaissance," "I Could Be Dreaming," and "I Don't Love Anyone." 10 tracks in all. Recommended.

• black vinyl pressing
• debut album from 1996
• music label: Matador 2014

reviewed by the mgmnt 12/2011