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I wanted to start by talking about the song that kicks offA Bit of Previous, Young And Stupid.
Does this song represent any larger themes that youre exploring on the album?
First of all, there are no themes in Belle and Sebastian records.
Theres no themes, schemes, or plans.
Songs come individually, and we always give the song precedent.
Sometimes it might seem like theres a theme afterwards.
Ive got two young kids.
They had a large music shop, and his whole upbringing was accordion music and accordion caring.
Richards got a phobia against the accordion.
Its the one instrument that he will not abide.
Your music has a certain reputation for being gentle, perhaps twee.
But the thing is, were still here.
Weve been here for 20, 25 years, and were still here.
We might be deeply uncool and a little bit *fey, but we aint going anywhere.
This interview excerpt has been edited and condensed for clarity.
*An earlier version of this post included a mis-transcription.
