How To Solve Our Human Problems (Part 1)

EPDec 08 / 20175 songs, 26m 27s88%
Indie Pop
Noteable
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6.9 / 10

The first in a trio of new mini-albums from Belle and Sebastian finds the Glaswegian indie-pop greats speaking to our times. At its best, it grows into a divine six-minute prog-disco suite.

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In this week’s notable releases, pianist Tom Rogerson debuts with a beautiful Brian Eno collaboration, and Belle & Sebastian’s EP series begins by looking backward.

7.9 / 10

Belle & Sebastians recorded output from 1996 to 1998 is legendary, and rightfully so.

Clarence Carter – Testifyin’ & Patches, Robert Finley – Goin’ Platinum!, and Charles Hayward & Thurston Moore – Improvisations

Belle & Sebastian return to the EP format for the first of three new records.

6 / 10

In Belle and Sebastian's revered early days, the Scottish indie-pop troupe released string of beloved EPs, so their choice to issue an EP tr...

8 / 10

When Belle & Sebastian were just starting out, they released three EPs, Dog on Wheels, Lazy Line Painter Jane and 3.

7.5 / 10

Our review of's Belle & Sebastian 'How To Solve Our Human Problems - Part 1'

4.7 / 5

Belle and Sebastian - How To Solve Our Human Problems Pt. 1 review: Belle and Sebastian prove themselves to be essential once again, releasing a classic EP with potentially two more on the horizon.