The Last Romance

The Last Romance, the sixth album by Scottish duo Arab Strap, was released yesterday and continues their streak of incredible beer soaked, highly depressing, yet highly listenable and even dancable albums. Although, since leaving Matador after the release of Monday at the Hug and Pint it seems Aiden Moffat and Malcolm Middleton have decided to let a little sun in. Not to say the new album isnt depressing, it is, Arab strap wouldnt be Arab Strap if it wasnt... but, there is a glimpse of optimism and maturity and it seems like theyve decided to take themselves more seriosuly than ever before. Plus, if you cant find a song to dance to on this album, you're clearly not trying. You've just gotta love a band who can write lyrics this genious and miserable to melodies that will get anyone out on the dancefloor.

Unfortunately, they havent put any of the new songs online, I've spent all day searching, and I'm not posting any save-file type stuff, it's not worth it. So my solution is this: I'll post up a bunch of old Arab Strap songs in hopes that theyre enough to convince you that you need to own this new album.

From Monday at the Hug and Pint:
(ALL HIGHLY HIGHLY REC'D!!!)

Flirt
Who Named the Days?
The Shy Retirer

From The Red Thread:

Love Detective
Infrared


*Listen to the lyrics carefully, Aiden Moffat is very gifted.
If you like them enough, buy The Last Romance (as well as all of their other releases) right here.

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