The Young Republic: 12 Tales From Winter City

The Young Republic - 12 Tales From Winter City

Review by Rob Webb

Belle & Sebastian largely leave this writer cold, so given their obvious similarities there are certainly people to whom this record will appeal. But, for all Murdoch and co's often cloying tweeness, you can't argue they don't have the songs. With The Young Republic, on the other hand, that's their one and only - but pretty damn crucial - pitfall»