A Brighter Beat (album)

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A Brighter Beat
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Studio album by
Released25 February 2007
Recorded Castle of Doom Studio
Glasgow, Scotland
Genre Indie rock
Length44:40
Label Full Time Hobby
Producer Tony Doogan
Malcolm Middleton chronology
Into The Woods
(2005)
A Brighter Beat
(2007)
Sleight of Heart
(2008)
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A Brighter Beat is the third studio album by Scottish singer-songwriter, Malcolm Middleton, released on 25 February 2007 on Full Time Hobby. The album is the first Middleton solo release since Arab Strap's split in 2006.

Contents

Overview

In 2006, after Arab Strap had split up after ten years together, Malcolm signed to Full Time Hobby and recorded A Brighter Beat. Malcolm has commented on the album, saying

If I was forced to describe it, which I am, I'd probably say it was a pop album for people who hate pop music. Or maybe I'd describe it as love songs for depressed people who find it hard leaving the house sometimes and worry too much about dying and the consequences of their daily actions and thoughts to be able to enjoy life fully. [1]

The album cover is a photograph by Scottish artist David Shrigley [2]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Malcolm Middleton.

No.TitleLength
1."We're All Going To Die"2:49
2."Fight Like The Night"3:39
3."A Brighter Beat"2:55
4."Death Love Depression Love Death"4:44
5."Fuck It, I Love You"3:48
6."Stay Close Sit Tight"4:35
7."Four Cigarettes"4:49
8."Somebody Loves You"4:48
9."Up Late at Night Again"5:35
10."Superhero Songwriters"6:58

Personnel

Release history

A Brighter Beat was released in various countries in 2007.

CountryRelease dateRecord labelFormatCatalogue number
United Kingdom25 February 2007Full Time HobbyLPFTH033
United Kingdom25 February 2007Full Time HobbyCDFTH033CD

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References

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