The Red Thread is the fourth studio album by Scottish indie rock band Arab Strap, released on 26 February 2001 by Chemikal Underground.
The Red Thread | ||||
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Studio album by Arab Strap | ||||
Released | 26 February 2001 (2001-02-26) | |||
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Genre | Alternative rock | |||
Length | 56:53 | |||
Label | Chemikal Underground | |||
Arab Strap chronology | ||||
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Singles from The Red Thread | ||||
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Aggregate scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Metacritic | 75/100[1] |
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Drowned in Sound | 8/10[3] |
Entertainment Weekly | B+[4] |
The Guardian | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
NME | 7/10[6] |
Pitchfork | 6.9/10[7] |
Q | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Spin | 7/10[9] |
Aidan Moffat of Arab Strap has commented on the title of the album, saying:
It's an Eastern belief that you're connected to your life partner by an invisible red thread and by that you will always find each other. It works both as a romantic thing and a comfort just in case it all goes wrong because you've still not followed the thread. It's relevant to the doubts that are expressed in some of the songs.[10]
All tracks are written by Malcolm Middleton and Aidan Moffat.
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Amor Veneris" | 3:46 |
2. | "Last Orders" | 4:55 |
3. | "Scenery" | 5:05 |
4. | "The Devil-Tips" | 5:49 |
5. | "The Long Sea" | 7:09 |
6. | "Love Detective" | 4:00 |
7. | "Infrared" | 6:11 |
8. | "Screaming in the Trees" | 6:06 |
9. | "Haunt Me" | 5:40 |
10. | "Turbulence" | 8:14 |
Chart (2001) | Peak position |
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Scottish Albums (OCC)[11] | 86 |
UK Albums (OCC)[12] | 125 |
UK Independent Albums (OCC)[13] | 16 |
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