Belle & Sebastian Popular Song Ranking [2026]

A Century of FakersBelle & Sebastian8rank/position

Belle and Sebastian – A Century of Fakers

Crafted by the Glasgow-based indie pop band Belle and Sebastian, this song offers a sharp critique of society’s hypocrisy and insincerity.

While it coolly portrays a world full of pretension, its lyrically rich lines evoke deep empathy.

Featured on the 1997 EP “3..

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9 Seconds of Light,” the track epitomizes their early musical style.

The warm tones of the acoustic guitar and the delicate, emotive melody are striking, beautifully conveying the complexities of life and human relationships.

Shining a light on everyday, ordinary moments and offering profound insight, this piece is perfect for listeners who want to immerse themselves in the world of its lyrics.

A Summer WastingBelle & Sebastian9rank/position

Belle and Sebastian – A Summer Wasting

Belle and Sebastian are a large ensemble from Glasgow, Scotland, centered around frontman Stuart Murdoch.

For over 25 years they’ve enjoyed a cult following on the indie scene with a sound that achieves a miraculous balance, as if sprinkled with pop magic.

Affectionately known in Japan as “Beruseba,” they boast many ardent fans; beyond their beautiful sound, they’re distinguished by richly poetic, literary lyrics that hint at influences like The Smiths and resist easy interpretation.

This aspect is especially strong in their early work, and since we’re talking end-of-summer songs, I’d like to introduce A Summer Wasting, released in 1998.

Known in Japan by the title “The Summer I Did Nothing,” this track is a bittersweet gem with a naive melody and vocals and a delicate band ensemble.

Taken at face value, it portrays a protagonist lamenting having “wasted the summer,” yet it also contains expressions that can be read as ironic, which makes it intriguing.

It might be nice to listen to this song while recalling what kind of summer you spent.

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Belle and Sebastian: If She Wants Me

Belle and Sebastian is a band formed in 1996 in Glasgow, Scotland, and has been highly acclaimed by music critics.

This song is included on the album “Dear Catastrophe Waitress,” released in 2003.