Waxing Gibbous by Malcolm Middleton - Uhune

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Malcolm Middleton's 2009 album starts with a brisk as heck guitar rush of a song, "Red Travellin' Socks," which only seems appropriate for a musician who's appeared to have had endless energy to burn over the years in and out of Arab Strap. (And as is only appropriate, the song is all about hating said socks because they're all about travel and being away from his girlfriend.) With that as a killer start, Middleton and company burn through a set of excellent songs with confidence, ranging from other quick-as-hell rundowns to calm reflection. His trademark mordant wit and sharpness remain intact -- the spoken word break that runs through "Carry Me" covers everything from failed dreams of partying in Rio to regretting thinking of David Bowie "as a cunt," all addressed to a dead friend or lover, to name just one example of a song. (Titles include "Ballad of Fuck All" and "Love on the Run," the latter being one heck of an album ender with its conflicted sentiments about an end-of-the-line romance.) Musically there's a beautiful range at work as well, with the piano-led downbeat anthem "Stop Doing Be Good" and the brisk chug and surge of "Shadows" among the many different routes explored.
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11. Subset Of The World

by Malcolm Middleton

Composer: Malcolm Middleton; Composer
Primary Artist: Malcolm Middleton; Main Performer
Lyricist: Malcolm Middleton; Composer
Artist: Malcolm Middleton; Production
Mixing: Geoff Allan; Production
Producer: Malcolm Middleton; Production
Music Publisher: Domino Publishing Co. Ltd; Other

5. Stop Doing Be Good

by Malcolm Middleton

Composer: Malcolm Middleton; Composer
Primary Artist: Malcolm Middleton; Main Performer
Lyricist: Malcolm Middleton; Composer
Artist: Malcolm Middleton; Production
Mixing: Geoff Allan; Production
Producer: Malcolm Middleton; Production
Music Publisher: Domino Publishing Co. Ltd; Other

7. Shadows

by Malcolm Middleton

Composer: Malcolm Middleton; Composer
Primary Artist: Malcolm Middleton; Main Performer
Lyricist: Malcolm Middleton; Composer
Artist: Malcolm Middleton; Production
Mixing: Geoff Allan; Production
Producer: Malcolm Middleton; Production
Music Publisher: Domino Publishing Co. Ltd; Other

6. Don't Want To Sleep Tonight

by Malcolm Middleton

Composer: Malcolm Middleton; Composer
Primary Artist: Malcolm Middleton; Main Performer
Lyricist: Malcolm Middleton; Composer
Artist: Malcolm Middleton; Production
Mixing: Geoff Allan; Production
Producer: Malcolm Middleton; Production
Music Publisher: Domino Publishing Co. Ltd; Other

9. Box & Knife

by Malcolm Middleton

Composer: Malcolm Middleton; Composer
Primary Artist: Malcolm Middleton; Main Performer
Lyricist: Malcolm Middleton; Composer
Artist: Malcolm Middleton; Production
Mixing: Geoff Allan; Production
Producer: Malcolm Middleton; Production
Music Publisher: Domino Publishing Co. Ltd; Other

4. Zero

by Malcolm Middleton

Composer: Malcolm Middleton; Composer
Primary Artist: Malcolm Middleton; Main Performer
Lyricist: Malcolm Middleton; Composer
Artist: Malcolm Middleton; Production
Mixing: Geoff Allan; Production
Producer: Malcolm Middleton; Production
Music Publisher: Domino Publishing Co. Ltd; Other

1. Red Travellin' Socks

by Malcolm Middleton

Composer: Malcolm Middleton; Composer
Primary Artist: Malcolm Middleton; Main Performer
Lyricist: Malcolm Middleton; Composer
Artist: Malcolm Middleton; Production
Mixing: Geoff Allan; Production
Producer: Malcolm Middleton; Production
Music Publisher: Domino Publishing Co. Ltd; Other

12. Love On The Run

by Malcolm Middleton

Composer: Malcolm Middleton; Composer
Primary Artist: Malcolm Middleton; Main Performer
Lyricist: Malcolm Middleton; Composer
Artist: Malcolm Middleton; Production
Mixing: Geoff Allan; Production
Producer: Malcolm Middleton; Production
Music Publisher: Domino Publishing Co. Ltd; Other

2. Kiss At The Station

by Malcolm Middleton

Composer: Malcolm Middleton; Composer
Primary Artist: Malcolm Middleton; Main Performer
Lyricist: Malcolm Middleton; Composer
Artist: Malcolm Middleton; Production
Mixing: Geoff Allan; Production
Producer: Malcolm Middleton; Production
Music Publisher: Domino Publishing Co. Ltd; Other

3. Carry Me

by Malcolm Middleton

Composer: Malcolm Middleton; Composer
Primary Artist: Malcolm Middleton; Main Performer
Lyricist: Malcolm Middleton; Composer
Artist: Malcolm Middleton; Production
Mixing: Geoff Allan; Production
Producer: Malcolm Middleton; Production
Music Publisher: Domino Publishing Co Ltd; Other

10. Made Up Your Mind

by Malcolm Middleton

Composer: Malcolm Middleton; Composer
Primary Artist: Malcolm Middleton; Main Performer
Lyricist: Malcolm Middleton; Composer
Artist: Malcolm Middleton; Production
Mixing: Geoff Allan; Production
Producer: Malcolm Middleton; Production
Music Publisher: Domino Publishing Co. Ltd; Other

8. Ballad Of Fuck All

by Malcolm Middleton

Composer: Malcolm Middleton; Composer
Primary Artist: Malcolm Middleton; Main Performer
Lyricist: Malcolm Middleton; Composer
Artist: Malcolm Middleton; Production
Mixing: Geoff Allan; Production
Producer: Malcolm Middleton; Production
Music Publisher: Domino Publishing Co. Ltd; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 1 minutes and 15 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 1448x1448 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

3/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative & Indie, Alternative, Adult Alternative, Indie Rock, Indie, Singer-Songwriter

Label

Full Time Hobby

Music Distribution Service

Believe Digital

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

May 30, 2009

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5060100666594