
19 January 2015 · 12 YEARS
Girls In Peacetime Want To Dance
Belle & Sebastian
Lush arrangements and bright production choices distinguish this entry from the group’s more introspective indie-pop history. It balances an invitation to move with the emotional weight listeners expect from their songwriting.
Despite the turn toward dance rhythms, the intellectual character of the tracks remains intact. The work succeeds as a lively addition to their catalog that keeps their core identity while exploring new, energetic territories.