The Life Pursuit
Encyclopedia
The Life Pursuit is an album
by Belle & Sebastian
. It was released in Europe
on 6 February 2006 by Rough Trade Records
and in North America
on February 7, 2006 by Matador Records
.
The album earned the band its most successful chart performance yet, reaching #8 in the UK Album Chart and #65 on the Billboard 200
in the United States, selling 20,485 units on the first week. The Life Pursuit has been certified Silver in the UK. Lead single "Funny Little Frog
" reached the top 20 of the UK Single Charts in January 2006, becoming the band's highest charting to date. "The Blues Are Still Blue
" was released as the second single in April of that same year managing to peak inside the top 40. "White Collar Boy
" was released as the last single in June peaking inside the top 50 of the same chart. Furthermore, "We Are the Sleepyheads" was used in MTV2
adverts. In 2009, Pitchfork Media
named the album the 86th greatest of the 2000s.
The cover models are Alex Klobouk, Natasha Noramly and Marisa Pritivera.
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
by Belle & Sebastian
Belle & Sebastian
Belle and Sebastian are an indie pop band formed in Glasgow in January 1996. Belle and Sebastian are often compared with influential indie bands such as The Smiths, as well as classic acts such as Love, Bob Dylan and Nick Drake. The name Belle & Sebastian comes from Belle et Sébastien, a 1965...
. It was released in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
on 6 February 2006 by Rough Trade Records
Rough Trade Records
Rough Trade Records is an independent record label based in London. It was formed in 1978 by Geoff Travis who had opened a record store off Ladbroke Grove...
and in North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
on February 7, 2006 by Matador Records
Matador Records
Matador Records is an independent record label, with a roster of indie rock artists and bands.-History:Matador was started by Chris Lombardi in 1989 in his New York City apartment. The following year, Lombardi was joined by former Homestead Records manager Gerard Cosloy, and the two of them have...
.
The album earned the band its most successful chart performance yet, reaching #8 in the UK Album Chart and #65 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
in the United States, selling 20,485 units on the first week. The Life Pursuit has been certified Silver in the UK. Lead single "Funny Little Frog
Funny Little Frog
"Funny Little Frog" was the first single lifted from Belle & Sebastian's The Life Pursuit. The track was released in January 2006 on Rough Trade Records, and is produced by Tony Hoffer. The single became the band's highest-charting single in the UK so far, reaching #13...
" reached the top 20 of the UK Single Charts in January 2006, becoming the band's highest charting to date. "The Blues Are Still Blue
The Blues Are Still Blue
"The Blues Are Still Blue" was the second single lifted from the Belle & Sebastian's The Life Pursuit. The track was released in April 2006 on Rough Trade Records, and is produced by Tony Hoffer. The single reached #25 in the UK singles chart.-CD:...
" was released as the second single in April of that same year managing to peak inside the top 40. "White Collar Boy
White Collar Boy
"White Collar Boy" is the third single lifted from the Belle & Sebastian's The Life Pursuit. The track was released on 26 June 2006 on Rough Trade Records, and was produced by Tony Hoffer. Despite its mainstream "electro-vibe" appeal, it failed to make the top 40, only scraping in at #45...
" was released as the last single in June peaking inside the top 50 of the same chart. Furthermore, "We Are the Sleepyheads" was used in MTV2
MTV2
MTV2 is a cable network that is widely available in the United States on digital cable and satellite television, and is progressively being added to analogue cable lineups across the nation...
adverts. In 2009, Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media
Pitchfork Media, usually known simply as Pitchfork or P4k, is a Chicago-based daily Internet publication established in 1995 that is devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on underground and independent music, especially indie rock...
named the album the 86th greatest of the 2000s.
The cover models are Alex Klobouk, Natasha Noramly and Marisa Pritivera.
Track listing
All songs were written by Belle & Sebastian.- "Act of the Apostle" – 2:55
- "Another Sunny Day" – 4:04
- "White Collar BoyWhite Collar Boy"White Collar Boy" is the third single lifted from the Belle & Sebastian's The Life Pursuit. The track was released on 26 June 2006 on Rough Trade Records, and was produced by Tony Hoffer. Despite its mainstream "electro-vibe" appeal, it failed to make the top 40, only scraping in at #45...
" – 3:20 - "The Blues Are Still BlueThe Blues Are Still Blue"The Blues Are Still Blue" was the second single lifted from the Belle & Sebastian's The Life Pursuit. The track was released in April 2006 on Rough Trade Records, and is produced by Tony Hoffer. The single reached #25 in the UK singles chart.-CD:...
" – 4:08 - "Dress Up in You" – 4:23
- "Sukie in the Graveyard" – 3:00
- "We Are the Sleepyheads" – 3:33
- "Song for Sunshine" – 4:06
- "Funny Little FrogFunny Little Frog"Funny Little Frog" was the first single lifted from Belle & Sebastian's The Life Pursuit. The track was released in January 2006 on Rough Trade Records, and is produced by Tony Hoffer. The single became the band's highest-charting single in the UK so far, reaching #13...
" – 3:08 - "To Be Myself Completely" – 3:17
- "Act of the Apostle II" – 4:20
- "For the Price of a Cup of Tea" – 3:19
- "Mornington Crescent" – 5:40
- "Meat and Potatoes" – 4:25 (iTunesITunesiTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
bonus track) - "I Took a Long Hard Look" – 3:36 (iTunesITunesiTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
bonus track)
Chart positions
| Chart | Peak |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 8 |
| United States | 65 |
| Canada | 47 |
| Sweden | 20 |
| Germany | 35 |
| Austria | 60 |
| Switzerland | 56 |
| Australia | 48 |
| Finland | 25 |