Why is this publicity-shy Scottish semi-band (led by singer-songwriter Stuart Murdoch) better than so many other clever, melodic lo-fi acts? Lack of irony and abundance of creativity: Murdoch can apparently make a witty yet heartfelt song out of anything that crosses his mind, from a dirty dream (''Dirty Dream Number 2'') to turning down a record executive's invitation to dinner (''Seymour Stein''). A-
MA BELLE Scott low-fi is a beautiful thing
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A-Details Lead Performance: Belle and Sebastian; Genre: Rock
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