Arab Strap
Arab Strap (from Falkirk, Scotland) aren't always easy to listen to. This has little to do with their music, which is usually pleasing and even occasionally goes unnoticed. But while multi-instrumentalist Malcolm Middleton is obviously very talented (and without him, Arab Strap would consist of spoken words over silence), what makes Arab Strap special — as well as provides their more cringe-inducing moments — are the words and unique delivery of Aidan Moffat. Rarely doing anything that can really be called singing, Moffat mumbles line after debauched line about failures in relationships, sex, drunkenness and combinations of the three; all in a thick Scottish accent that can be absolutely indecipherable at times. His lyrics often offend, but also... Read More
- Genre:
- Rock, Alternative/Indie
- City Of Origin:
- Falkirk, Scotland
- Formed Date:
- 1995
