Arab Strap

"The Proclaimers from Hell" – some music journo, circa late 1990s.

As Days Get Dark

“It's about hopelessness and darkness,” says Aidan Moffat. “But in a fun way.” As Days Get Dark, Arab Strap's first album since their split in 2006, is a record that manages to feel like both evolution and revolution, a continuation of what has come before but also a bold leap into the future. As Malcolm Middleton, the other half of the band, says: “There's no point getting back together to release mediocrity.”