Scotland's incomparable and influential Arab Strap are back with their ninth studio album 'Half-Told Tales'', due for release via Rock Action Records on 4th September 2026: almost exactly 30 years since the beloved duo's first ever single, 'The First Big Weekend', was released. The follow-up to 2024's acclaimed 'I'm totally fine with it, don't give a fuck anymore', 'Half-Told Tales' is rich with Aidan Moffat and Malcolm Middleton's trademark wit and dark humour, whilst creating moments from quiet brooding to a self-described 'disco-metal incantation that might make you dance'.

Disc 1

Track name

Artist

1.I Get Noise

Arab Strap

2.You You You

Arab Strap

3.Be a Man

Arab Strap

4.Fighting for You

Arab Strap

5.Glamour Magick

Arab Strap

6.Gape

Arab Strap

7.Under Offer

Arab Strap

8.Basic Physics

Arab Strap

9.Sunsong

Arab Strap

10.Dollar Pack

Arab Strap

11.Mr. Splitfoot

Arab Strap

12.Ampersand

Arab Strap

13.Fragments

Arab Strap

14.Beats Per Minute

Arab Strap

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