Further cementing their reputation as a friend to all things innocent and pure (their moniker was inspired by a children's show about a boy and his dog), Belle And Sebastian have announced the release of a compilation that will benefit Save The Children, a non-profit organization that specializes in, well, saving the children. The Colours Are Brighter will feature big-name artists such as Snow Patrol, the Flaming Lips and Franz Ferdinand performing kiddie-themed songs and is set to drop on Rough Trade sometime in October. Four Tet contributes one track, "Go Go Ninja Dinosaur," which we have yet to hear, but—judging by the name alone—should undoubtedly go down as one of the finest songs ever written. Tracklist For The Colours Are Brighter: 01. Four Tet Featuring Princess Watermelon - Go Go Ninja Dinosaur 02. Rasputina - A Skeleton Bang 03. Franz Ferdinand - Jackie Jackson 04. Snow Patrol - I Am An Astronaut 05. The Divine Comedy - Three Cheers For Pooh, Cottleston Pie, Piglet Ho 06. The Kooks - The King & I 07. Half Man Half Biscuit - David Wainwright's Feet 08. The Barcelona Pavilion - Tidy Up Tidy Up 09. Jonathan Richman - Our Dog Is Getting Older Now 10. Ivor Cutler Trio - Mud 11. The Flaming Lips - The Big Ol' Bug Is The New Baby Now 12. Belle And Sebastian - The Monkeys Are Breaking Out The Zoo 13. Kathryn Williams - Night Baking www.belleandsebastian.com
