Into the Woods (album)

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Not to be confused with Into the Woods (soundtrack).
Into The Woods
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Studio album by Malcolm Middleton
Released 13 June 2005
Recorded Chem19 Studios
Hamilton, Scotland
Label Chemikal Underground
Producer Paul Savage
Malcolm Middleton chronology
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Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic 4/5 stars[1]
Almost Cool (7.5/10)[2]
Drowned In Sound (8/10)[3]
Mojo 5/5 stars[4]
The Observer 4/5 stars[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.

Overview

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

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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]

Track listing

Songs, lyrics and music by Malcolm Middleton.

  1. "Break My Heart" – 4:14
  2. "Devastation" – 3:23
  3. "Loneliness Shines" – 4:19
  4. "No Modest Bear" – 2:27
  5. "Monday Night Nothing" – 3:27
  6. "Bear With Me" – 6:08
  7. "A Happy Medium" – 3:01
  8. "Autumn" – 3:44
  9. "Burst Noel" – 2:46
  10. "Choir" – 4:54
  11. "Solemn Thirsty" – 5:15
  12. "A New Heart" – 2:51

Personnel

  • Malcolm Middleton – guitar, vocals, producer
  • Paul Savage – drums, engineer, producer
  • Aidan Moffat – drums
  • Alan Barr – cello
  • Geoff Allan – engineer
  • Barry Burns – piano, hammond organ, Fender Rhodes
  • Stuart Braithwaite – guitar
  • Jenny Reeve – violin

Release history

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

Notes

  1. ↑ Allmusic review
  2. ↑ Almost Cool review
  3. ↑ Drowned In Sound review
  4. ↑ Mojo review
  5. ↑ The Observer review
  6. ↑ Pitchfork Media review
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Malcolm Middleton Into The Woods Press Release
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