Critic Katie Toms of London's the Observer addressed fan speculation in an advance review: Boy, was it worth the wait.... Simple and soothing, yet rich and rewarding, this is an album you unknowingly yearn for, like a cool hand on a hot forehead.
Late Developers takes you on a journey as the band floats through genres with ease- from the frantic Billy Bragg-with-hella-flute-energy of the opening track and what might be Stevie Jackson's best song, into a legit all-out radio-ready dance party.
Recorded at YLT's practice space in Hoboken NJ, the new material captures the collaborative energy and eclecticism that has defined the band's career as it enters it's 40th year.
Belle and Sebastian's beloved third album 'The Boy With The Arab Strap' returns on limited blue vinyl and blue tint cover this autumn to celebrate the LPs 25th anniversary.
2014 vinyl LP reissue of their 1996 masterpiece, with download code. Repackaged in a resealable Mylar bag with customized obi strip. Sophomore slump be damned!