Sinister: Belle and Sebastian: a response

[Charlotte Hall]

     Why is it that some Belle and Sebastian songs bring tears to my 
     eyes? They remind me of the past and of growing up in Scotland in 
     the seventies. They speak to me of always being an outsider, of 
     never having the right clothes to wear - "you can't afford a blazer, 
     girl, you're always wearing clogs" is close to the bone. Of not 
     being cool and not being aloof enough. Of not being cynical enough 
     to transcend the crushing experience of unrequited love. 
     
     The first B&S song I ever heard was The State I'm In - still, I 
     think, the most perfect of all. I sat down on the floor and listened 
     to this soaring, sweet voice and knew that everything would be all 
     right.
     
     As a footnote: I'm finding the increased level of vitriol and 
     defensiveness on this mailing list somewhat depressing. I like 
     knowing what people are interested in and what their memories and 
     feelings are - spurred by B&S and inspired by them, which is why 
     we're all here.
     
     C
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