Famously miserable Scottish singer Malcolm Middleton has issued a new statement to fans describing his new album.
As lead singer of Arab Strap and then with his solo releases Middleton has become one of Scotland’s pre-eminent songwriters. Combining a sharp wit with a fierce melancholic streak the singer frequently shocks his audience with his often graphic depiction of drunken self-loathing.
New album ‘Waxing Gibbous’ is Malcolm Middleton’s fifth album under his own stream. Produced by the singer himself the album contains guest appearances from Fence Colective members King Creosote and The Pictish Trail.
In a typically self-deprecating style Malcolm Middleton has issued a statement to fans describing the making of the album.
“Well, here it is. Solo album #5 and very nearly Waning Gibbous, but that was too negative, and also a nu-folk band from Brighton, or so I’m told. What’s it all about? It’s hard to say without saying “the usual shite”. I enjoy writing music. I write about what I know. I don’t know
much.”
“This is a very self-aware record, which is hard if you’re aware that what you’re doing may not be any good. If I’m honest I can say that I didn’t really have fun making this album, compared to the Prozac-dulled victory of my first, the shocked glee of my second, the strutting & punching bravado of my third, and the lazy arrogance of my fourth.”
“How do I feel about Waxing Gibbous? I don’t know, but I like it more now than I did 2 weeks ago. Maybe it’s my age, or cynicism. Maybe I’m sick of the sound of my own voice and realise that I’ve been stretching what little it is that I have to say over the course of too many years. Or maybe I’m just pissed off that I don’t fit in anywhere.”
Malcolm Middleton is set to release his new album ‘Waxing Gibbous’ on June 1st.
