Arab Strap – Half-Told Tales (CD)

Scotland’s incomparable and influentialArab Strapare back with their ninth studioalbumHalf-Told Tales, due for release via Rock Action Records on 4th September 2026: almost exactly 30 years since the beloved duos first ever single,The First Big Weekend, was released. The follow-up to 2024’s acclaimedI’m totally fine with it don’t give a fuck anymoreHalf-Told Talesis rich withAidan MoffatandMalcolm Middletons trademark wit and dark humour, whilst creating moments from quiet brooding to a self-described disco-metal incantation that might make you dance . Including the singleYou You You, the album was recorded with long-time collaboratorPaul Savage(Mogwai,Belle and Sebastian,Franz Ferdinand).

Tracklist01. I Get Noise02. You You You03. Be a Man04. Fighting For You05. Glamour Magick06. Gape07. Under Offer08 Basic Physics09. Sunsong10. Dollar Park11. Mr. Splitfoot12. Ampersand13. Fragments14. Beats Per Minute