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  • Audio CD (22 Jun 2009)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Special Edition
  • Label: Rough Trade Records
  • ASIN: B0027REDZW
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 33,861 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Act of the Apostle - Catherine Ireton
2. God Help The Girl - Catherine
3. Pretty Eve In The Tub - Stuart, Catherine
4. A Unified Theory - Instrumental
5. Hiding Neath My Umbrella - Catherine, Stuart
6. Funny Little Frog - Brittany Stallings
7. If You Could Speak - Catherine, Anna Miles
8. Musician Please Take Heed - Catherine
9. Perfection as a Hipster - Neil Hannon, Catherine
10. Come Monday Night - Catherine
11. Music Room Window - instrumental
12. I Just Want His Jeans - Asya
13. I'll Have To Dance With Cassie - Catherine
14. A Down and Dusky Blonde - Dina Bankole, Catherine, Celia Garcia, Brittany, Asya

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Originally conceived when Stuart Murdoch was writing Belle & Sebastian's 2004 album 'Dear Catastrophe Waitress', Murdoch realised that he had songs that didn't quite fit the Belle& Sebastian mould, so he set about writing a what would become 'God Help The Girl'. A story set to music, Murdoch enlisted the help of various vocalists including Catherine Ireton, to finally complete the project which draws on the sound of his early work while taking inspiration from sixties girl groups, classic pop and eighties indie.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Fantastic., 28 Jul 2009
I am not a great fan of female vocalists but this is absolutely fantastic. Apart from the true greats (Bowie, Elvis and The Beach Boys) only two albums have blown me away in 20 years. Them being The Stone Roses and Suede's debut outings. This however has now joined them.

Every song with its simple yet highly polished melody is perfect for all occasions. The story is simple- a girl who shines at school then fails in society. But to be honest it doesn't really matter. Although the songs gel in to each other they can be taken on there own merits.

There is some male input (Murdoch from Belle and Sebastian) and Hannon from Divine Comedy turn up in parts to great effect. In fact Neil Hannons' voice is so perfect in its pitch, it could have been computer generated.

There is no favourite track, they are all literally so good it defies favouritism.

The girls sound so sexy I am certain this audio porn is appealing to many a teenage boy.

I can simply not find fault with this album. Read my other reviews. I am not one of those who lend themselves to sycophantic praise willy nilly.

Brilliant, wonderful, subliminal.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A must for Belle and Sebastian Fans, 12 Sep 2009
By A. O'Kane (ireland) - See all my reviews
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I think it took a few listens before my whole family
fell for this album. No overall favourite track but each of
us loved different bits. Its an uplifting album which could not fail to put you in a good mood.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very very good, 30 Aug 2009
By C. Spencer - See all my reviews
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I've been a Belle and Sebastian fan for years and bought the CD on that basis. I never thought that it would be as good as this though. The album consists of great Stuart Murdoch songs being taken to a whole new level by some very talented female vocalists. Catherine Ireton deserves to be singled out as her voice brings a warmth to the songs that Murdoch probably never could. Her voice has a bit of a Karen Carpenter ring to it and there's no bigger compliment than that in my opinion. Act of the Apostle (formerly Act of the Apostle II) has been transformed into something really incredible and it's hard to listen to the version on The Life Pursuit without thinking about how it pales compared to this.

So in summary. If you're a Belle and Sebastian fan I think you're going to love this. This has so much cross over potential though and anyone with a love of great melodies and literate lyrics should also be smitten. I really hope that it's not the last we hear of Catherine Ireton.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

2.0 out of 5 stars An open letter to Stuart Murdoch
Stuart Murdoch, no! Belle and Sebastian are my favourite band without question, but God Help the Girl is a mess. Read more
Published 15 days ago by J. Nottingham

1.0 out of 5 stars Oh Dear!!
I have to disagree!! I cannot listen to this syrupy musical stuff! I am a huge Belle and Sebastian fan but this! Read more
Published 23 days ago by Alan D. Evans

5.0 out of 5 stars Belle and Sebastian, but better
Stuart Murdoch is one of the finest songwriters of his generation. For this wonderful record he has joined forces with women who can really sing, and the result is something... Read more
Published 3 months ago by James

4.0 out of 5 stars Another quirky winner
I confess to a certain fetish for the likes of Belle and Sebastian, so no wonder I like this album. The choice of musical tropes and the variety of the voices make for a... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. T. Davis

3.0 out of 5 stars could do better
not bad but a bit belle and sebastian lite. also the influence of the divine comedy is all to evident which is a worrying development. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. Christopher J. Sherry

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