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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Why could I not speak? youre not so unique. my eyes stayed on the floor.
I make a little suggestion, before I pop the question. but I was far too out my face.
I was out my face.
Its the first time in ages Ive actually had the guts to ask, but Im feeling particularly confident tonight, if you know what I mean. but thats the thing - you dont know what I mean. t
Ason I fancy you in the first place is is the same reason we wont get on, youre just not into it. I mean, youre cute and youre innocent and youre nice and all that, but you barely even drin
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No meeting was I granted. but now the seeds been planted. and now youre in the know.
Too steaming too impress. not a know, not quite a yes.
You ask if thats okay. I suppose its okay.