''Lazy Line Painter Jane'' was

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's second EP, released in

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. The title track features guest vocalist Monica Queen and was recorded in a church hall. "A Century of Elvis" features bassist

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reading out a story he had written, over music by the band. The backing music from that track was later used on "A Century of Fakers" from '' 3.. 6.. 9 Seconds of Light''. The front cover features Thea Martin holding ''Reason and Reality: The Relationship Between Science and Theology'' by

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. The EP was later re-packaged as part of the '' Lazy Line Painter Jane'' box-set, and all four tracks were collected on the ''

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'' compilation. The EP narrowly missed out on a top 40 placing in the UK singles chart, reaching #41.

Reception

Reviewing the title track, ''

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'' said, "There’s really nothing like the sinister tone of “Lazy Line Painter Jane” anywhere else in the Belle and Sebastian catalog, which came as even more of a surprise when it appeared early in the group’s discography. The darker mood of the song, its throbbing bass, proving they could be a full-on, locked-in rock band with chops and an intuitive feel."

Track listing

Release details

* CD (JPRCDS002) * 12" vinyl (JPR12002) * 7" vinyl (JPR7002)

References

External links

''Lazy Line Painter Jane'' at belleandsebastian.com''Lazy Line Painter Jane'' at jeepster.co.uk
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