'' is an
Album by
Belle & Sebastian , a
Scottish Indie Pop group, released in 2003 on
Rough Trade Records . Producer
Trevor Horn , former member of
The Buggles and producer of groups like
Yes and
Frankie Goes To Hollywood , oversaw the production of the album, and gave it a more polished, pop-friendly sound. This stood in sharp contrast with their previous lo-fi, folky albums (although songs like "Lord Anthony" hearkened back to their old sound.) In particular, the danceable,
New Order -esque track "Stay Loose" proved to be the first in a series of songs (such as "Your Cover's Blown" and "Sukie in the Graveyard") that further diverged from their roots. Although this move alienated a few fans, the album was generally considered their best work since ''
If You're Feeling Sinister '' by critics and was embraced by the majority of their fanbase.
The album was nominated for the 2004
Mercury Music Prize , while the song "Step into My Office, Baby" was shortlisted for an
Ivor Novello Award in the Best Song category. Neither won.
# "
Step Into My Office, Baby " – 4:12
# "Dear Catastrophe Waitress" – 2:22
# "If She Wants Me" – 5:05
# "Piazza, New York Catcher" – 3:03
# "Asleep on a Sunbeam" – 3:22
# "
I'm A Cuckoo " – 5:26
# "You Don't Send Me" – 3:08
# "Wrapped Up in Books" – 3:34
# "Lord Anthony" – 4:14
# "If You Find Yourself Caught in Love" – 4:15
# "Roy Walker" – 2:57
# "Stay Loose" – 6:41
- The album art for ''Dear Catastrophe Waitress'' features a picture taken of the band in Tchai-Ovna tea-rooms. 1
