| Sleight of Heart | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 3 March 2008 | |||
| Studio | Chem 19 (Blantyre, South Lanarkshire) | |||
| Length | 33:24 | |||
| Label | Full Time Hobby | |||
| Malcolm Middleton chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Drowned in Sound |   [1] |
| NME | [2] |
| Webcuts |    [3] |
Sleight of Heart is the fourth studio album by Scottish singer-songwriter Malcolm Middleton, released on 3 March 2008 on Full Time Hobby. The album was recorded in the summer of 2007 at Chem 19 Studios in Blantyre.
Behind the CD there is a photograph of Middleton sitting in a chair, playing guitar. This same chair appears in the artwork to Middleton's previous album, A Brighter Beat , only the chair is empty.
Songs, lyrics and music by Malcolm Middleton except where mentioned.
| Publication | Country | Accolade | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pop Cop | Scotland | Top Ten Albums of 2008 | 2008 | 10 [4] |
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