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- Summary: The dour Glasgow-based duo of Aidan Moffat and Malcom Middleton return for their fifth studio album, with guest contributions from members of Bright Eyes and Mogwai.
- Record Label: Matador
- Genre(s): Indie, Rock
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 15 out of 17
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Mixed: 2 out of 17
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Negative: 0 out of 17
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So few men have managed to touch our scabrous hearts in such a way. Cohen, Bukowski, Barrymore, Hulk, Waterman... Middleton, Moffat.
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Monday at the Hug & Pint is Arab Strap's best record, and should land on every critic's 2003 top 10 list.
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The least bullshitting, most accomplished and first consistently great release from Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton.
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Q MagazineComeliness and brutal candour in equal measure. [Jun 2003, p.92]
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A set of apocalyptic relationship odes as pretty as an ornate church hymnal and as dour as the bleakest Sunday.
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Blender[Moffat's] monotone is offset by colorful arrangements. [May 2003, p.114]
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All the restless energy adds up to a few too many diversions.
Score distribution:
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Positive: 1 out of 1
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Mixed: 0 out of 1
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Negative: 0 out of 1
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RyancMar 4, 2005
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