Belle and Sebastian released a soothing new single from Days of Bagnold Summer, the soundtrack to the upcoming film of the same name directed by actor-comedian Simon Bird. The score will be released on September 13th via Matador Records.
The bossa nova lullaby opens with acoustic guitar, as frontman Stuart Murdoch gently says, Now I know this letter is right out of the blue. A trumpet begins to play as he begs the question:How can this be done, how can I make it through? Teenage dreams do never what theyre meant to do.
The film a coming-of-age story about a teenager and his mother marks Birds directorial debut and stars Monica Dolan, Earl Cave, and Rob Brydon. The soundtrack is comprised of 11 new Belle and Sebastian tracks and includes deep cuts like Get Me Away From Here, Im Dying from 1996s If Youre Feeling Sinister, as well as I Know Where the Summer Goes, from the 1998 This Is Just a Modern Rock Song EP, and the incredibly rare Safety Valve.
Belle and Sebastian just wrapped up a summer tour. Theyre currently scheduled to tour in Europe this summer, including a headlining slot at Pitchfork Music Festival in Paris.
Days of Bagnold Summer Tracklist
1. Sister Buddha (Intro)
2. I Know Where The Summer Goes
3. Did The Day Go Just Like You Wanted?
4. Jill Pole
5. Ill Keep It Inside
6. Safety Valve
7. The Colours Gonna Run
8. Another Day, Another Night
9. Get Me Away From Here Im Dying
10. Wait And See What The Day Holds
11. Sister Buddha
12. This Letter
13. We Were Never Glorious