The Life Pursuit

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Proving that the comeback of 2003s Dear Catastrophe Waitress was no fluke, Belle & Sebastians sixth album, Life Pursuit, is a sleek, stylish affair that finds the group pursuing new ground without forsaking its trademark witty, literary, tuneful pop. Here, Belle & Sebastian dabble in glam rock, lazy lounge jazz, and ersatz blues, enhancing their swinging 60s pop fixation with horn charts, the occasional flute, and Motown rhythms, while rocking harder than ever before (on a relative scale, of course). This results in a fresh, lively listen, but a rich one, too. Its not a radical departure for Belle & Sebastian, but suggests that a decade removed from their masterwork If Youre Feeling Sinister, Belle & Sebastian have found a way to grow without changing their identity. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine