Alexandra wrote
I've noticed listees casually mentioning finding solace in the music of Belle & Sebastian and I'm wondering if I give her one of the albums, IYFS or TBWTAS, if maybe I'll be pulling her down even further, a fate I don't wish to tempt (believe me, this is the worst I've ever seen, and "suicidal" flickered into my head). Other than "wise" words, and an open ear, music is the only other thing I've turned to. Unfortunately, or fortunately, all my B+S listening experiences have been rather happy, so I cannot tell if I'll be doing the right thing.<
As someone who has almost completely recovered from a life-threatening illness which has caused me to be housebound and on oxygen for over 4 months, I can attest to the healing power of B&S. Since smut is low for a girl with tubes in her nose and because words and song last longer than the typical tumble, music is my sanctuary. Also, I find B&S especially appealing for their ability to convey with ease the awkwardness that has plagued me in all my years. I think your coworker will appreciate the honesty and sincerity within the music and not feel so alone being alone. Finally, the sounds of a 30 year old still grappling with awkward innocence shines in a music world grown weary by 20 year old nihilists singing about their wasted years. I highly recommend you give your friend a tape today! About the Mullets..... In my Midwestern world, they are known as bilevels and guys usually got them because its short and "respectable" in the front and long and "rockin" in the back. I guess its their way of being able to hold down that bank job while saying boo to the business world too. So many of you seem so concerned as to the whys of it; thought you might like to know one reason. mwah, Dawn in my cd player: wire's ideal copy in my shoe: my kittens little mousy +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list please mail "sinister@majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo@majordomo.net". For list archives and searching, list rules, FAQ, poor jokes etc, see http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +---+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" +---+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+