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Dear Catastrophe Waitress was a make or break album for Belle & Sebastian. Having lost two founder members (Stuart David to Looper and Isobel Campbell to the Gentle Waves) and produced a couple of endearing but not hugely exciting albums (their soundtrack to Todd Solondz's Storytelling film and their own Fold Your Hands Child, You Walk Like a Peasant), the pressure was on for the Scottish indie-pop six-piece to provide a startling return to form.
The presence of Trevor Horn (the man behind Tatu and Frankie Goes to Hollywood) as producer suggested that a stylistic leap was imminent. But would it be at the cost of the group's unique charm? Thankfully not. Chief songwriter Stuart Murdoch has clearly been listening to a lot of Randy Newman and Joe Jackson, along with a touch of Thin Lizzy, and Horn manages to meld these new influences with the trademark B&S sound. "Step into My Office Baby" is orchestral pop with a cheeky, almost raucous bent. "If She Wants Me" pulls off a flirtation with Orange Juice-style funk, while "Stay Loose" could be Squeeze covering "Space Oddity". On the more traditional B&S songs (the title track, "Wrapped Up in Books", live favourite "Lord Anthony"), the ante is upped simply by the quality of songwriting, which is a match for anything from the Tigermilk glory days.
For a band whose best work seemed long behind them, Dear Catastrophe Waitress is just what was ordered. Not simply a return to form, but a bright new future. --Ian Watson
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Sigmatropic, a renowned Greek artist has accomplished a truly amazing and unique project! With the help of a deliriously star-studded cast of guests he performs songs based on the haiku poetry of celebrated, Nobel Prize winning Greek author George Seferis
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Best...Album....Ever,
By Kelly Evans (Rock Hill, SC USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Dear Catastrophe Waitress (Audio CD)
I had written a praising but critical review on this album. I just scratched it because now I think the album is perfect. Stuart Murdoch is a completely unpretentious and honest songwriter, and he's one of the best songwriters ever, up there with old Lennon and McCartney. Seriously. And they put together such a great album. It's very eclectic, but not un-naturally so. I've been listening to nothing but this album for months, and every once in a while I'll go back and listen to the old stuff. I still find it to be some of the best music I've ever heard, but I'm completely caught in the charm of DCW right now. I really like the new direction, and they've signed a 5-record contract with Rough Trade records! This is only the first one. I can't wait to hear what they do next!
5.0 out of 5 stars
I'm a Cuckoo,
By "ivebeenupallnight" (CoMo) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Dear Catastrophe Waitress (Audio CD)
Belle and Sebastian, yes, the large band from overseas that have brought us tons of great depressing songs, have created the perfect pop album. Dear Catastrophe Waitress is full of great pop songs. Some of my favorites are I'm A Cuckoo, Step Into My Office, Baby, If She Wants Me, and If You Find Yourself Caught in Love. These songs should get more airplay. Sadly, i don't see that happening any time soon. Anyway, Don't expect a ton of great depressing songs this time around. Expect a fresh, new, and happy Belle and Sebastian. Enjoy.
5.0 out of 5 stars
maybe "too good" for some...,
By A Customer
This review is from: Dear Catastrophe Waitress (Audio CD)
Reading some of the negative reviews of this album, I get the feeling that B&S are probably the band with the most critical fans ever... I couldn't find anything bad or overproduced on this album - it's great just like all their other albums and EPs. And what's wrong with them going a little more mainstream? I think B&S are a band who deserve a lot more success than they got.
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