Into the Woods (Malcolm Middleton album)
Into The Woods is the second studio album by Scottish singer-songwriter, Malcolm Middleton, released on 13 June 2005 on Chemikal Underground.
Into The Woods | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 13 June 2005 | |||
Recorded | Chem19 Studios Hamilton, Scotland | |||
Length | 46:29 | |||
Label | Chemikal Underground | |||
Producer | Paul Savage | |||
Malcolm Middleton chronology | ||||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [1] |
Almost Cool | (7.5/10)[2] |
Drowned in Sound | (8/10)[3] |
Mojo | [4] |
The Observer | [5] |
Pitchfork Media | (6.8/10)[6] |
Overview
editIn 2005, Malcolm recorded and released the critically acclaimed album Into The Woods. The album was originally going to be called The Great Bear.[7] The album featured guest appearances from Stuart Braithwaite and Barry Burns (of Mogwai), members of The Delgados, The Reindeer Section and Aidan Moffat. Malcolm has commented on the album, saying
Things all came to a head for me in 2001 when Arab Strap finished touring The Red Thread album. My life fell apart for the better and I didn't leave the house for six months. I wrote songs for comfort and to wallow in for a while.[7]
Track listing
editSongs, lyrics and music by Malcolm Middleton.
- "Break My Heart" – 4:14
- "Devastation" – 3:23
- "Loneliness Shines" – 4:19
- "No Modest Bear" – 2:27
- "Monday Night Nothing" – 3:27
- "Bear With Me" – 6:08
- "A Happy Medium" – 3:01
- "Autumn" – 3:44
- "Burst Noel" – 2:46
- "Choir" – 4:54
- "Solemn Thirsty" – 5:15
- "A New Heart" – 2:51
- "Break My Heart" and "Loneliness Shines"/"No Modest Bear" were released as singles.
Personnel
edit- Malcolm Middleton – guitar, vocals, producer
- Paul Savage – drums, engineer, producer
- Aidan Moffat – drums
- Alan Barr – cello
- Geoff Allan – engineer
- Barry Burns – piano, hammond organ, Fender Rhodes
- Stuart Braithwaite – guitar
- Jenny Reeve – violin
Release history
editInto the Woods was released in various countries in 2005.
Country | Release date | Record label | Format | Catalogue number |
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United Kingdom | 13 June 2005 | Chemikal Underground | LP | CHEM076 |
United Kingdom | 13 June 2005 | Chemikal Underground | CD | CHEM076CD |
Notes
edit- ^ Allmusic review
- ^ "Almost Cool review". Archived from the original on 26 September 2007. Retrieved 1 June 2007.
- ^ "Drowned In Sound review". Archived from the original on 29 September 2007. Retrieved 24 March 2007.
- ^ "Mojo review". Archived from the original on 2 April 2007. Retrieved 24 March 2007.
- ^ "The Observer review". Archived from the original on 2 April 2007. Retrieved 24 March 2007.
- ^ Pitchfork Media review
- ^ a b "Malcolm Middleton Into The Woods Press Release". Archived from the original on 7 July 2007. Retrieved 24 March 2007.