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You’re More Than What Some People Let You Know
Greatest song of all time withoat a Scottish doat.
Too many songs about going out and “having a good time” — not enough songs about the desperation and waste. Aidan Moffat spells it out perfectly here.
Arab Strap - The Shy Retirer from Monday At The Hug And Pint (insound / amazon CD / itunes)
I’m The Captain Drunk At Sea, And You’re The Starlight Falling
This song from former Arab Strap guitarist Malcolm Middleton makes me tear up just from the melody of the verses. Throw in the lyrics and you can forget aboot it.
Extra cheers for Mr. Middleton for his entry in this year’s race to be the #1 single in England on Christmas. On [...]
It’s Got What It Takes
You might have to be familiar with Arab Strap to get how fantastic these covers are, but then again, maybe not. This is from a 2003 live album they pressed and sold themselves. (On their final tour, they frequently covered “It’s A Heartache” by Bonnie Tyler!)
Arab Strap - Why Can’t This Be Love/You Shook [...]
