Hey, Someone asked why the young people on this site keep apologising.... Weeeel, heres a theory with a Belle and Sebastian link.... I think my whole generation (i'm nineteen) has grown up prematurely aged. We've been borne into a world where everyone tell us that all the really great noble ideas have already gone and art/literature/music whatever can onlymix and match different bits of previous ides. As a consequence of this we've grown up listening to very few bands who faith could be put into. I dont mean they were bad, just that they didn't encourage taking a risk for, by really liking them and really wanting them to succeed. You didn't invest much of yourself into the music... If anyones still here theres more... Bands like Suedue and the Manic Street Preachers having somethinbg of this quality, but (i'm being caregul here) there has always seemed a suggestion of pretence about both of them. Whether this is true or just a consequce of an overly cynical music press (who are too scared to say look this band really are fanatastic and should be loved unconditionally) I can tell. But it effects you anyway, even if you dont fully acknowledge it.... then along come belle and sebastian and there just perfect. I think I used to have this subconcious idea before how my favourite band would sound and they just fitted the mould. like going home, when you didn't even know you were homesick. And there completly inclusive, welcoming and intimate in the songas and in themselves, and we can see them growing up right in front of us (the Manics and Suede were both fully formed when I first encountered them) and they attract all the peope who have grown up with these bands who were never quite good enough. and they come to this list and were so young, but so sorry phew, er kind of went of on one there... sorry love, neil H PS getting old scares us more, a carrer as a teacher awaits no doubt -------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- . This message was brought to you by the Sinister mailing list. . To send to the list please mail "sinister@majordomo.net". . For subscribing, unsubscribing and other list information please see . http://www.majordomo.net/sinister . For questions about how the list works mail owner-sinister@majordomo.net . We're all happy bunnies humming happy bunny tunes. Aren't we? -----------------------------------------------------------------------