Storytelling OST
by Belle and Sebastian
  • Record Label: Matador
  • Release Date: Jun 4, 2002
User Score
6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11

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  1. JoeR
    Aug 24, 2005
    10
    The critics don't know jack.
  2. SabalomG.
    Jul 2, 2002
    7
    Not bad. Not bad at all. It is an OST, you know, you have to expect it to, you know, BE AN OST. Maybe they should just collectively bleed into a pint glass and deliver it to you on rollerskates without spilling a drop, then would you be satisfied?
  3. OutAndAboutWithGilbertMulroneycakes
    Dec 6, 2003
    7
    Anyone noticed how Playlouder aren't much on constructive criticism? Anyway, what with seeing the film the other day and all, I decided, mad, impulsive guy that I am, to revisit the soundtrack album. Remembered as I took the CD out of its jewel case that Dear Catastrophe Waitress keeps getting listed as B&S' fifth album, skipping this one completely. That can't be good. Anyone noticed how Playlouder aren't much on constructive criticism? Anyway, what with seeing the film the other day and all, I decided, mad, impulsive guy that I am, to revisit the soundtrack album. Remembered as I took the CD out of its jewel case that Dear Catastrophe Waitress keeps getting listed as B&S' fifth album, skipping this one completely. That can't be good. And...well, it is probably their least satisfactory album as a piece of work...but considering the competition, that doesn't mean grapes. It's not bad, but it doesn't really hold together as an album - perhaps partly due to the decision to write two or three tunes for the movie and rearrange them according to the action, making for a great soundtrack to a motion picture, but a slightly repetetive album. Still, the songs themselves sit nicely alongside the rest of their oevre - the title track, which has a hint of "Boy With The Arab Strap" melodicism to it, and "Big John Shaft" especially - and, you know, it's good and that. Reccomended if you're a B&S fan, but if not, get Tigermilk instead. For it is the alpha and the omega.… Expand

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#79 Most Shared Album of 2002

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Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
  1. Neumu.net
    40
    [A] tired, uninspired collection of music and songs.
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  2. The A.V. Club
    70
    The vocal tracks have the unforced charm of the singles that Belle And Sebastian regularly turns out between albums: sunny pop with rainy lyrics.
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  3. Nude As The News
    65
    A rather haphazard collection of dialogue snippets, instrumental vignettes, and the occasional proper Belle song.
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