Stands for Decibels is a 1981 album that has been cited as an influence by  a Scottish alternative rock band formed in what year?
Stands for Decibels Stands for Decibels is the acclaimed 1981 debut album by the dB's. It was initially commercially unsuccessful but has since become recognized as a crucial album in the power pop canon, alongside releases by Big Star and Let's Active. Many rock bands, from Yo La Tengo and Teenage Fanclub to R.E.M., have cited the album as an influence.
The Beltanes The Beltanes were a Glasgow, Scotland-based band, active from around 1987 to 1992. They were regular performers on the Glasgow live music scene, but also travelling and playing in various locations in Scotland, from Greenock to Aberdeen. They wrote all of their own material, adding some classic covers for their live performances. They also made a number of studio recordings, and a promotional video.