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Malcolm Middleton is a singer/songwriter, best known for being one half of Scottish band Arab Strap.
In 2002, while in between Arab Strap albums, both he and bandmate Aidan Moffat pursued different solo projects, Moffat’s being the ambient Lucky Pierre. Malcolm, writing lyrics and singing for the first time, recorded the cathartic 5:14 Fluoxytine Seagull Alcohol John Nicotine for Chemikal Underground.
He released the slightly more optimistic album Into The Woods in the summer of 2005, again between Arab Strap records.
In late 2006, Arab Strap split after ten years together, leading Malcolm to focus on his solo work full-time. He swiftly signed to Full Time Hobby and the appropriately-titled third album, A Brighter Beat, was released in February 2007.
December 2007 witnessed an unlikely turn in Malcolm’s career as he put himself forward as a contender for Christmas no 1 alongside Sean The Sheep, Mariah Carey and the Xfactor. Needless to say, the coveted top spot went to fellow Scot Leon Jackon of Xfactor but Malcolm made a sizeable dent in the festive 40, being the only independent entry at no 31 with We’re All Going To Die.
Malcolm is about to embark on a 14 date UK tour in March with latest album, Sleight of Heart and is also going to play shows in Australia and Tokyo.
www.malcolmmiddleton.co.uk
www.myspace.com/malcolmmiddleton
In 2002, while in between Arab Strap albums, both he and bandmate Aidan Moffat pursued different solo projects, Moffat’s being the ambient Lucky Pierre. Malcolm, writing lyrics and singing for the first time, recorded the cathartic 5:14 Fluoxytine Seagull Alcohol John Nicotine for Chemikal Underground.
He released the slightly more optimistic album Into The Woods in the summer of 2005, again between Arab Strap records.
In late 2006, Arab Strap split after ten years together, leading Malcolm to focus on his solo work full-time. He swiftly signed to Full Time Hobby and the appropriately-titled third album, A Brighter Beat, was released in February 2007.
December 2007 witnessed an unlikely turn in Malcolm’s career as he put himself forward as a contender for Christmas no 1 alongside Sean The Sheep, Mariah Carey and the Xfactor. Needless to say, the coveted top spot went to fellow Scot Leon Jackon of Xfactor but Malcolm made a sizeable dent in the festive 40, being the only independent entry at no 31 with We’re All Going To Die.
Malcolm is about to embark on a 14 date UK tour in March with latest album, Sleight of Heart and is also going to play shows in Australia and Tokyo.
www.malcolmmiddleton.co.uk
www.myspace.com/malcolmmiddleton
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kidnay wrote:
the new album woulda benefited from a good trim, actually as an EP... only a few tracks stand out.
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TheKingofBring wrote:
A Quarter Past Shite is really good. It feels less like a compilation of old unreleased tracks and more like an actual album.
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fenderfabulous wrote:
awww yeah, Quarter Past Shite
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TheKingofBring wrote:
Looking forward to seeing him on Monday and getting 'A Quarter Past Shite' :)
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Last_RichFM wrote:
Both new live albums are amazing. ''Four Cigarettes'' is just an pearl of a song!
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TheKingofBring wrote:
Malcolm's just announced a winter tour! :) http://malcolmmiddleton.blogspot.com/2011/09/malcolm-middleton-human-dont-be-angry.html
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anakin45 wrote:
audio: Two Cousins 1999 repris par Aidan Moffat et Malcolm Middleton : http://www.atticawebzine.com/2011/08/audio-two-cousins-1999-repris-par-aidan-moffat-et-malcolm-middleton/
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escocial wrote:
Mate's just seen him in the pub would be the kinda guy you'd buy a pint.
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RAngelgrinder wrote:
Best singer-songwriter there is? I think so.
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kidnay wrote:
I've always wondered about that. if Malcolm just did the music, while Aidian did the all lyrics and vocals. although I could swear I've heard alil of Malcolm singin' on some songs but yeah, he is the better half. nothing tops 5:14 Fluxoytine Seagull Alcohol John Nicotine. well, Madness for Sadness comes close.
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IanOhs wrote:
Did they themselves not write a credit along the lines of ~ Malcolm: everything musical / Aidan: everything else ? : D They both made Strap what it was but as far as the solo careers are going, Malcolm is way way ahead in both interest and talent.
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spennyT wrote:
Most of you are saying Malcolm is the better half of Arab Strap and that's non-sense! Aidan is just as good! Arab Strap wouldn't be as great as they were if it wasn't for the combination of two awesome musicians.
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t-wojciech wrote:
maybe the better half of Arab Strap, but not even half as good as Arab Strap.
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IanOhs wrote:
I think it's fair to summarise thus: the better half of Arab Strap etc etc : }
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shaunwan wrote:
new double live album: http://malcolmmiddleton.bandcamp.com/
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UncleDavenage wrote:
The better half of Arab Strap I think :) [3] - his solo albums are so wonderful.
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Vaxey wrote:
http://www.lastfm.pl/group/Music+is+my+extasy please, join (:
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kingrizla wrote:
The better half of Arab Strap I think :) [2]
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escocial wrote:
I need someone to stand between me and the floor
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marmaluke wrote:
The better half of Arab Strap I think :)
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Don’t Be Angry, Human! Malcolm Middleton with Aidan Moffat & Bill Wells
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