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The BBC Sessions - Belle & Sebastian
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81 out of 100

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9.5 out of 10

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  • Summary: The two-disc set includes track recorded by the BBC between 1996 and 2001.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    90
    There's still a lot to love about B&S, but there was something magical, otherworldly even, about them during this period that this compilation captures perfectly.
  2. Filter
    90
    The album serves as an excellent chart of the band's evolution. [Holiday 2008, p.91]
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  3. Tiny Mix Tapes
    50
    Truth is, there's nothing too striking on The BBC Sessions, save for the closing four tracks.

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  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. ColinH.
    10
    Fantastic - perfectly captures B&S at their peak (CD1) and also how much fun they were live (CD2). Worth getting even if you own all the albums, singles, Push Barman, or the DVD Fans Only...!… Expand
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  2. SadiaS
    9
    As always, Belle and Sebastian can light up my day with anything!
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  3. Ricko
    7
    A good collection of B&S songs - obviously doesn't have the same feel, atmosphere or continuity of a studio album but does a great job of showcasing the band during this period with some nice covers on here also. Geared towards the avid fan with some rarities on it but would also do a nice job of introducing someone to B&S.… Expand
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