The Boy With the Arab Strap
Album by Belle and Sebastian
The Boy With the Arab Strap is the third studio album by Scottish indie pop band Belle & Sebastian, featuring introspective lyrics and a blend of folk, pop, and chamber music influences. The album explores themes of youth, relationships, and everyday life.
First released: 7th September 1998

Tracklist
- 1.It Could Have Been a Brilliant Career2:23
- 2.Sleep the Clock Around4:58
- 3.Is It Wicked Not to Care?3:22
- 4.Ease Your Feet in the Sea3:35
- 5.A Summer Wasting2:06
- 6.Seymour Stein4:42
- 7.A Space Boy Dream3:01
- 8.Dirty Dream Number Two4:14
- 9.The Boy With the Arab Strap5:14
- 10.Chickfactor3:32
- 11.Simple Things1:46
- 12.The Rollercoaster Ride6:36