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” . Including the single You You You, the album was recorded with long-time collaborator Paul Savage (Mogwai, Belle and Sebastian, Franz Ferdinand) . Vinyl is released as a double LP in a gatefold sleeve. Tracklist: I Get Noise You You You Be a Man Fighting For You Glamour Magick Gape Under Offer Basic Physics Sunsong Dollar Park Mr. Splitfoot Ampersand Fragments Beats Per Minute Format: indies-only yellow vinyl LP"Label: Rock ActionGenre: AlternativeCondition: New/Pre-OrderCatalogue Number: ROCKACT173LPXBarcode: 5051083238472 Browse more pre-orders If unsealed, we ship records with the LP outside the sleeve to avoid seam splits.
