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In this milestone 20th episode—and the wrap-up to Season 1—Dan and Carl dive into If You're Feeling Sinister by Belle and Sebastian, the Scottish indie-pop group that emerged in the mid-90s with delicate arrangements, soft-spoken vocals, and sharp lyrical themes. With no prior exposure to the band, both hosts approach this album with fresh ears and an open mind. As always, this episode blends honest reactions, deep musical insight, and hilarious tangents—including one about mispronouncing “Stuart” and a shout-out to international listeners (Hallo, Germany!). Whether you're new to Belle and Sebastian or already a fan, this conversation explores what makes this album resonate—or not—as part of Rolling Stone’s top 500 albums of all time. Key Points • Season 1 Finale: This episode marks the conclusion of the first 20 episodes, with reflections on the journey so far. • First Impressions: Neither host had heard Belle and Sebastian before; this leads to an exploration of discovery rather than nostalgia. • Band Background: Formed in Glasgow in 1996, the band takes its name from a French children’s book and TV series. • Album Style: Discussed as part of the "indie" ethos—low-production, clean instrumentation, emotionally intimate songwriting. • Instrumentation: Includes trumpet, cello, and dual vocals with minimal studio manipulation—what Carl calls “using what you’ve got.” • Listener Support Shout-Out: A heartfelt thank you to international fans and a reminder to follow, rate, and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. “If this was a list of albums you should probably listen to, versus the greatest albums, then yeah—it makes more sense.” Music Referenced • Fine Line by Harry Styles (https://open.spotify.com/album/7xV2Tz...) • R.E.M. (https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KWTA...) • Counting Crows (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0vEsu...) • The Decemberists (https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ITd4...) • Iron and Wine (https://open.spotify.com/artist/4M5nC...) • The Point by Harry Nilsson (https://open.spotify.com/album/4vAf5h...) • Weird Al Yankovic (https://open.spotify.com/artist/1bDWG...) • Dr. Demento (https://open.spotify.com/artist/5cW7D...) • Metallica (https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ye2W...) • Wolfpeck (https://open.spotify.com/artist/74yce...) • Ben Folds Five (https://open.spotify.com/artist/44gRH...) • Go Home by Barenaked Ladies (https://open.spotify.com/track/7gtM1v...) • Dark Matter by Pearl Jam (https://open.spotify.com/album/03PhHS...) • Eddie Vedder (https://open.spotify.com/artist/0mXTJ...) • Homeward Bound by Simon and Garfunkel (https://open.spotify.com/track/4Xl2Pr...) • The Cure (https://open.spotify.com/artist/7bu3H...) • Morrissey (https://open.spotify.com/artist/3iTsJ...) • The Smiths (https://open.spotify.com/artist/3yY2g...) • They Might Be Giants (https://open.spotify.com/artist/18ZrI...) • Kind of Blue by Miles Davis (https://open.spotify.com/album/4sb0eM...) • So What by Miles Davis (https://open.spotify.com/track/4vLYew...) • Carolina in My Mind by James Taylor (https://open.spotify.com/track/5WOLgh...) • Ventura Highway by America (https://open.spotify.com/track/4IU1RL...) • Business Time by Flight of the Conchords (https://open.spotify.com/track/6WUeQi...) • The Most Beautiful Girl (In the Room) by Flight of the Conchords (https://open.spotify.com/track/6889V4...) • If You're Into It by Flight of the Conchords (https://open.spotify.com/track/1dQYJf...) • Graduation (Friends Forever) by Vitamin C (https://open.spotify.com/track/45V4Mk...) • Canon in D by Pachelbel (https://open.spotify.com/track/1c3Gkb...) • Sweet Jane by Cowboy Junkies (https://open.spotify.com/track/71OzN2...) • Sweet Jane by The Velvet Underground (https://open.spotify.com/track/3cw3Z7...) • Victor Wooten (https://open.spotify.com/artist/2STVY...) • Live Art by Béla Fleck and the Flecktones (https://open.spotify.com/album/4INyHv...) • Sinister Minister by Béla Fleck ...