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Información de la obraBelle and Sebastian: Just a Modern Rock Story por Paul Whitelaw
![]() Ninguno Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro. I particularly like the beginnings of each chapter where the author writes as if he is the lead singer, Stuart Murdoch. You really get a feel for what he felt at the various stages of the band's career. It also gives that personal touch of intimate stories being included in the narrative to make it seem like you're discovering hidden secrets. Plus the rough edges are divine! Makes me think it's somebody's diary I'm stealing! sin reseñas | añadir una reseña
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The band’s music style ranges from chamber pop to indie rock, even while a few dismiss it as mere twee pop. Much of the B & S discography is concerned with the agony and ecstasy of young love (or its lack), social isolation, and the sometimes brutal transformation from adolescence to adulthood- which accounts for why the band’s music is so relatable to so many people.
Paul Whitelaw’s affecting biography of the band’s early years- “Belle and Sebastian: Just a Modern Rock Story”- follows the band from its inception to 1994’s”Tigermilk,” and on through 2004. Though the author only covers the group’s first eight years, enough is learned to gain a full appreciation of the vision and work ethic that’s carried Belle and Sebastian the distance.
The book dedicates early chapters to each of the founding members, the developing romance (and eventual breakup) between Stuart Murdoch and Isobel Campbell a thread running through much of the book- which, in its way, parallels the fragile nature of romantic relationships reflected in much of the band’s music.
Whitelaw’s approach is both informal and literary; full of asides- his attempts to share band member’s thoughts with us- dialogue, anecdotes, letters, and the day-by-day concert grind of a band on the run. It reads like literary non-fiction, but done is such a way that its unpredictable nature keeps the reader engaged. As such, the book is so much more than a straight biography of the band- more the story of each member, even if Stuart M is the primary focus.
The book ends with a generous, thirty-five-page appendix providing details and liner notes (that read like delightful essays) for every album up to and including “Dear Catastrophe Waitress.” Next come liner notes for many of the EPs, as well as listings of radio sessions, TV appearances and videos.
As band bios go, Paul Whitelaw’s coverage of Scotland’s musical gift to the world stands supreme. His ability to juggle everything in the air long enough for us to see the real Belle and Sebastain is a testament to his insight and talent. (