Album
The Boy With The Arab Strap
1998 · Rock, Pop
32 collectors on Gatefold own this
The Boy With The Arab Strap is an Alt/Indie album by Belle & Sebastian, originally released in 1998. On Gatefold: 55 pressings tracked, owned by 32 collectors.
About
The Boy with the Arab Strap is the third album from the Scottish band Belle & Sebastian. The inspiration for the album's name came from the band Arab Strap, who are also from Scotland and briefly toured with Belle & Sebastian. An Arab strap is a sexual device for retaining an erection. Arab Strap were reportedly less than pleased with their inclusion in the title of the album. When questioned about it, Arab Strap's leader/singer, Aiden, said "They have a sense of humor." Malcolm, the band's instrumentalist, added, "Because Arab Strap is quite an interesting name. The words go well together. That's why we chose it as a band name. We're friends with them, but there's a limit to putting someone else's name on an album. They’re taking away something from us." He also mentioned that the album had been confused as a collaboration between the bands.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1It Could Have Been A Brilliant Career2:23
- A2Sleep The Clock Around4:58
- A3Is It Wicked Not To Care?3:22
- A4Ease Your Feet In The Sea3:35
- A5A Summer Wasting2:06
- A6Seymour Stein4:42
Side B
- B1A Space Boy Dream3:01
- B2Dirty Dream Number Two4:14
- B3The Boy With The Arab Strap5:14
- B4Chickfactor3:32
- B5Simple Things1:46
- B6The Rollercoaster Ride6:40
Sound DNA
- Alt/Indie
- Indie Rock
- jangly
- wistful
- poetic
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Recorded at Ca Va Studios.
The title of this record in no way refers to the cover star, by the way.
In gatefold sleeve
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Claire CampbellSTRINGS
- David D MacKaySTRINGS
- Eilidh CampbellSTRINGS
- Euan ForresterSTRINGS
- Gail AndersonSTRINGS
- Neil RobertsonBASS BASS GUITAR
- Sarah WilsonSTRINGS
32 collectors on Gatefold own this · 55 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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