Arab Strap were a post-folk indieband from signed for the majority of their albums to independent record label Chemikal Underground. The duohad a short lived flirtation with a major label at the peak of their critical acclaim (post- Philophobia) when they signed to Go!Beat records (a former independent label now owned by Universal). Vocalist Aidan Moffatand multi-instrumentalist Malcolm Middletonmet in Falkirk, Scotland, bonded over their mutual love for Drag City recording artists such as Smogand Will Oldham, and began a collaboration in 1995. The band is completed by violinist Jenny Reeveand cellist . Arab Strap's marked characteristics include frank and forthright lyrics delivered in a Scottish brogue.
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I see cherubs swarm around the bed and swooping down to kiss your head.
Only when youre wrecked do you agree with all my plans for you and me.
The walls breathe, were locked in tight - its a lovely end to an ugly night.
I think I could burst but Im sure itll keep.
The strobe in my head keeps me from sleep.