Arab Strap were masters of miserabilism, no one had the charisma and the lyrics to match their songs throughout an impeccable career; Middleton is the guitarist/composer of that band and this is his third solo effort and probably his best.
The songs are strong, upbeat and lyrically original, with tight drums and bass guitar with Malcolm's electric guitar dominating the scene with splashes of piano and keyboards coloring the canvas of a record that speaks to the heart with strong words. "We're All Going To Die", "Fuck It, I Love You", "Death Love Depression Love Death" are only a few titles that deal with love and life matters without a trace of romanticism or routine; these are songs that you can really "listen" to, nothing is out of place, every note hits the target and every word has a meaning.
A special mention for "Up Late At Night Again", so intense that you'll play it on repeat on and on and on...
More of this please.
8/10
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