Apparently Belle and Sebastian’s new album The Life Pursuit leaked. My basis for this claim? Someone sent me one of the songs from it. I’ll admit that I was a bit skeptical, especially after the let down that was “The Eighth Station of the Cross Kebab House,” their addition to the Help compilation. Fortunately, “Another Sunny Day” is every bit as good as the live version that I posted back a month or two ago. This has got my mouth salavating to hear the rest of the album. Feb 7th can’t come fast enough.

MP3: Belle and Sebastian - Another Sunny Day
There’s so many things going on here that I don’t know where to begin. For starters, there is some wild backing guitar in the right channel that’s got me mesmerized. Also, there’s some great vocal work here, but you can basically expect that with any B&S song. All in all, I give it two thumbs up.

Bonus MP3: Belle and Sebastian - Another Sunny Day (live)

Again I state, if anyone in the band or even remotely associated with the band has a problem with me posting this, just dash me an email and it’ll be taken down immediately. I always get nervous when I post songs that are sent to me, but this was too good to pass up. I want no legal troubles, I’m just trying to get people excited for their future release. But it’ll be down within three or so days, so hopefully no one will get upset over it.

Also in B&S news: the band’s live performance of If You’re Feeling Sinister in its entirity will be released as an internet-only download to raise money for charity. More info

In non-B&S news: this mash up of Queen and 50 Cent is insane. Check out the front and back images.