| Into The Woods | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 13 June 2005 | |||
| Recorded | Chem19 Studios Hamilton, Scotland | |||
| Length | 46:29 | |||
| Label | Chemikal Underground | |||
| Producer | Paul Savage | |||
| Malcolm Middleton chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Almost Cool | (7.5/10) [2] |
| Drowned in Sound | (8/10) [3] |
| Mojo | [4] |
| The Observer | [5] |
| Pitchfork Media | (6.8/10) [6] |
Into The Woods is the second studio album by Scottish singer-songwriter, Malcolm Middleton, released on 13 June 2005 on Chemikal Underground.
In 2005, Malcolm recorded and released the critically acclaimed album Into The Woods. The album was originally going to be called The Great Bear. [7] The album featured guest appearances from Stuart Braithwaite and Barry Burns (of Mogwai), members of The Delgados, The Reindeer Section and Aidan Moffat. Malcolm has commented on the album, saying
Things all came to a head for me in 2001 when Arab Strap finished touring The Red Thread album. My life fell apart for the better and I didn't leave the house for six months. I wrote songs for comfort and to wallow in for a while. [7]
Songs, lyrics and music by Malcolm Middleton.
Into the Woods was released in various countries in 2005.
| Country | Release date | Record label | Format | Catalogue number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 13 June 2005 | Chemikal Underground | LP | CHEM076 |
| United Kingdom | 13 June 2005 | Chemikal Underground | CD | CHEM076CD |
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