Fold Your Hands Child, You Walk Like a Peasant

Fold Your Hands Child, You Walk Like a Peasant is the fourth album by Belle & Sebastian. It was released on June 6, 2000. It features more lush instrumentation and better production value than their previous albums. It was received well, but criticism came to the fact that the songs by other band members weren't as good as Stuart Murdoch's songs. It is the last album to feature bassist and founding member Stuart David, who departed the band following the completion of the album. 

Critical Reception

• Pitchfork - 6.7/10
• Piero Scaruffi - 6.5/10

Track Listing

(All songs by Stuart Murdoch unless where otherwise noted)

1. I Fought in a War - 4:09
2. The Model - 3:58
3. Beyond the Sunrise - 4:06 (Stevie Jackson/Isobel Campbell)
4. Waiting for the Moon to Rise - 3:11 (Sarah Martin)
5. Don't Leave the Light On Baby - 4:27
6. The Wrong Girl - 3:41 (Stevie Jackson)
7. The Chalet Lines - 2:23
8. Nice Day for a Sulk - 2:31
9. Women's Realm - 4:35 (Stuart Murdoch/Isobel Campbell)
10. Family Tree - 4:04 (Isobel Campbell)
11. There's Too Much Love - 3:27

Belle & Sebastian Releases

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