Release date: 07-10-2010

2010 UK 11-track vinyl LP - Four and a half years after the release of 'The Life Pursuit', Belle And Sebastian return with their eighth studio album. Unlike its predecessors, it is an album which has come together in a relatively short period of time. After reconvening in February 2010, a period of writing and pre-production in Glasgow was followed by a trip to Los Angeles for recording with Tony Hoffer [who also produced 'The Life Pursuit'] at the renowned Sound Factory Studio B. As ever, the record draws the band's internal songwriting strengths, but this time includes some guest performances. Stuart Murdoch wrote the majority of the songs on the album, while Sarah Martin takes lead vocals on her two contributions, 'I Didn't See It Coming' and 'I Can See Your Future' and Stevie Jackson on his ['I'm Not Living In The Real World']. In addition, Norah Jones contributes lead vocals to 'Little Lou, Ugly Jack, Prophet John' (which also appears on her forthcoming album of duets and collaborations called 'Featuring') and actress Carey Mulligan sings on the single 'Write About Love'. Strings were added by LA residents The Section Quartet. Presented in a picture sleeve complete.

Tracks:
01. I Didn't See It Coming
02. Come On Sister
03. Calculating Bimbo
04. I Want The World To Stop
05. Little Lou, Ugly Jack, Prophet John - featuring Norah Jones
06. Write About Love - featuring Carey Mulligan
07. I'm Not Living In The Real World
08. Ghost Of Rockschool
09. Read The Blessed Pages
10. I Can See Your Future
11. Sunday's Pretty Icons