Into The Woods is the second studio album by Scottish

Scotland

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 singer-songwriter

Singer-songwriter

Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...

, Malcolm Middleton

Malcolm Middleton

Malcolm Bruce Middleton is a Scottish musician best known for his work with Aidan Moffat in post-folk indie band Arab Strap as well as his solo career writing and producing...

, released on June 13, 2005 on Chemikal Underground

Chemikal Underground

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.

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. The album featured guest appearances from Stuart Braithwaite

Stuart Braithwaite

Stuart Leslie Braithwaite is a Scottish guitarist, bassist, drummer, singer and songwriter. He is best known as the guitarist of post rock band Mogwai, with whom he has recorded seven studio albums.-Early life :...

 and Barry Burns

Barry Burns

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 (of Mogwai

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), members of The Delgados

The Delgados

The Delgados were a Scottish indie rock band from Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The band was composed of Alun Woodward , Stewart Henderson , Paul Savage and Emma Pollock .-Biography:...

, The Reindeer Section

The Reindeer Section

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 and Aidan Moffat

Aidan Moffat

Aidan John Moffat is a Scottish vocalist and musician, best known for his work with Malcolm Middleton in Arab Strap.-Early life:...

. Malcolm has commented on the album, saying

Track listing

Songs, lyrics and music by Malcolm Middleton.

1. "Break My Heart
   Break My Heart (Malcolm Middleton song)
   "Break My Heart" is a song by Scottish singer-songwriter Malcolm Middleton, from his second album, Into The Woods. It was his third single overall, and his second single from an album, released on 18 September 2005 on Chemikal Underground.-Track listing:...
   
   " – 4:14
2. "Devastation" – 3:23
3. "Loneliness Shines
   Loneliness Shines
   "Loneliness Shines" is a song by Scottish singer-songwriter Malcolm Middleton, on his second album, Into The Woods. It was his second single overall, and first proper single from an album, released as a double A-side 7" with "No Modest Bear" on 23 May 2005 on Chemikal Underground.-Track...
   
   " – 4:19
4. "No Modest Bear
   No Modest Bear
   "No Modest Bear" is a song by Scottish singer-songwriter Malcolm Middleton, from his second album, Into The Woods. It was his second single overall, and first proper single from an album, released as a double A-side 7" with "Loneliness Shines" on 23 May 2005 on Chemikal Underground.-Track...
   
   " – 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
      Break My Heart (Malcolm Middleton song)
      "Break My Heart" is a song by Scottish singer-songwriter Malcolm Middleton, from his second album, Into The Woods. It was his third single overall, and his second single from an album, released on 18 September 2005 on Chemikal Underground.-Track listing:...
      
      " and "Loneliness Shines
      Loneliness Shines
      "Loneliness Shines" is a song by Scottish singer-songwriter Malcolm Middleton, on his second album, Into The Woods. It was his second single overall, and first proper single from an album, released as a double A-side 7" with "No Modest Bear" on 23 May 2005 on Chemikal Underground.-Track...
      
      "/"No Modest Bear
      No Modest Bear
      "No Modest Bear" is a song by Scottish singer-songwriter Malcolm Middleton, from his second album, Into The Woods. It was his second single overall, and first proper single from an album, released as a double A-side 7" with "Loneliness Shines" on 23 May 2005 on Chemikal Underground.-Track...
      
      " 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