In some ways the mythology behind Belle & Sebastian's storied debut has come to overshadow and occasionally outstretch the music therein contained. Having said that, this is clearly the sound of a major talent right on the precipice of coming fully into his own.
The aforementioned classic "The State I Am In" remains one of the best songs of the '90s, and other tracks like the bouncy and dark Modern Lovers-style "She's Losing It" and the ebullient Thin Lizzy-lite of "I Could Be Dreaming" are all indications of remarkable things to come. - STEREOGUM