The Boy with an Arab Strap twinkles innocently with all the charm of a wind-up music box - but only if you don’t listen to the lyrics (or look up what an arab strap is). The dichotomy between Stewart Murdoch’s tender adolescent vocals, the sweet, sincere instrumentation, and often lewd lyrics make Belle and Sebastian so alluring. A vivid portrait of the internal and external contradiction of growing up. To the world, you are still a child but inside you are shaken up bottle of carbonated hormones ready to explode.  This 25th Anniversary edition is presented on blue vinyl LP and also includes an exclusive art print of behind-the-scenes photos from the promotional video for the album, taken by band member Sarah Martin.