“Sometimes there’s nothing sexier than knowing that you’re doomed”; Aidan Moffat’s corrosive brogue treats love with unblinking contempt. From the jangling racers ‘No Hope For Us’ and ‘Speed-Date’, to chucking change at the glum accordion monologue ‘Chat In Amsterdam’ – Trainspotting-style slogans about to combust – Moffat sounds hellbent on smashing the grip of being jilted, with Malcolm Middleton’s strong-willed music running after. ‘Confessions of a Big Brother’ and ‘Come Round and Love Me’ are bitter testimonies, though acoustic lazy-day ‘Fine Tuning’ shows Moffat’s a real softy in uplifting his deadweight heart. Memorably imposing.
4 Out Of 5
Reviewed By: Matt Oliver
