Into the Woods (album)

Into The Woods
Studio album by Malcolm Middleton
Released	13 June 2005
Recorded	Chem19 Studios Hamilton, Scotland
Label	Chemikal Underground
Producer	Paul Savage
Malcolm Middleton chronology
5:14 Fluoxytine Seagull Alcohol John Nicotine (2002) Into The Woods (2005) A Brighter Beat (2007)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
Almost Cool	(7.5/10)[2]
Drowned In Sound	(8/10)[3]
Mojo	[4]
The Observer	[5]
Pitchfork Media	(6.8/10)[6]

Into The Woods is the second studio album by Scottish singer-songwriter, Malcolm Middleton, released on June 13, 2005 on Chemikal Underground.

Contents 1 Overview 2 Track listing 3 Personnel 4 Release history 5 Notes

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

“

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

• "Break My Heart" and "Loneliness Shines"/"No Modest Bear" were released as singles.

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

Malcolm Middleton Studio albums 5:14 Fluoxytine Seagull Alcohol John Nicotine Into The Woods A Brighter Beat Sleight of Heart Waxing Gibbous Singles "Ryanair Song" "Loneliness Shines"/"No Modest Bear" "Break My Heart" "A Brighter Beat" "Fuck It, I Love You" "Fight Like The Night" "We're All Going To Die" "Red Travellin' Socks" "Zero" Related articles L. Pierre Arab Strap Chemikal Underground