Jack Black didn't dismiss the band (as far as I know) outside of the film - his character may have. And if I remember correctly the other two characters liked B&S. I have not encountered anyone who watched the film and dismissed B&S, although it's a shame they weren't on the soundtrack. Although, I wouldn't be surprised if the film did a lot for the Beta Band. In an age where we can get samples at our fingertips and download asap - it's rather easy to investigate new music without spending $ on something that may collect dust. Jack Black's band Tenacious D is no stranger to horrible reviews :)

From: Adam Leier <al717@nyu.edu> Reply-To: Adam Leier <al717@nyu.edu> To: sinister@missprint.org Subject: Sinister: Damn you High Fidelity, Damn you to a closed sheep pen! Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2002 09:06:53 -0800

Has anyone else encountered fellow humans who automatically dismiss Belle and Sebastian just becasue Jack Black has told them to do so in the seething High Fidelity? It's really quite infuriating, just like the times i dismissed The Strokes as telephone-talking Television ripoffs and Stephen Malkmus' cd as Diet Lou Reed. If even I can come around do you think it's possible these unfortunate souls will? Adam (AOLIM=BlurryBoy13)

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