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ARAB STRAP - PHILOPHOBIA (2xLP)

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ARAB STRAP - PHILOPHOBIA (2xLP)2020 REISSUE via 1972. BLACK VINYL 2xLP. "Philophobia, Arab Straps sophomore slam dunk released in the spring of 1998, begins with one of the most memorable opening lines in all of indie rock: It was the biggest cock youd ever seen, but youve no idea where that cock has been. So begins an album that, while picking up thematically where the duos debut album The Week Never Starts Round Here left off, promises from its very first seconds a renewed sense

2020 REISSUE via 1972. BLACK VINYL 2xLP.

"Philophobia, Arab Strap’s sophomore slam dunk released in the spring of 1998, begins with one of the most memorable opening lines in all of indie rock: “It was the biggest cock you’d ever seen, but you’ve no idea where that cock has been.” So begins an album that, while picking up thematically where the duo’s debut album The Week Never Starts Round Here left off, promises from its very first seconds a renewed sense of purpose: the narratives are more streamlined, the music more confident and mature. Gone are the sketches and doodles that unquestionably distinguished 1996’s The Week Never Starts Round Here as the work of first timers, replaced with a consistent, almost conceptual, musical framework. On Philophobia, singer and lyricist Aidan Moffat’s realism is more profane, gritty and poignant, while multi-instrumentalist Malcolm Middleton’s honeyed orchestrations increasingly provide clinics in subtlety and restraint.


Part of the appeal of Arab Strap’s post-everything music is the way the group’s songs make every listener feel like either a voyeur or a trusted confidante. The ever-present humanity in future sex advice columnist Moffat’s first person tales of debauchery and regret is a through-line running through each of these frank and vivid songs: the same narrator who confesses to sniffing his fingers after a sexual encounter and boasts about the size of his penis also yearns to “hug” a lover to death, finds himself crying on the bus, and wonders idly—but hopefully—whether or not he’s truly in love with the woman he’s just slept with. It is this duality, complemented by Middleton’s imaginative and deeply sensitive accompaniment, that makes Philophobia one of the most original and most enduring front-to-back albums in the canon of modern indie rock; over two decades later, it still sounds warm to the touch."

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Melisa F
Draper, US
★★★★★ 3
Good quality, but hard
Color: Brown
The leather and metal seem to be of very good quality. My son bought this as his office/study chair. He is starting medical school and liked the professional look of this chair. He is 6’ tall and 200lb. There does not seem to be an issue with the chair rolling even with his weight. The chair is very ‘hard’ not that comfortable if you need to sit in it for long periods. Since my son needs to be staying awake to study, this will work for him as he won’t be able to get too comfortable and fall asleep.
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Saeed Rabbanifar
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 5
Easy assembly and smooth movement
This chair has been a great addition to my home office. The assembly instructions are simple and easy to follow. The height adjusts smoothly, and the chair is very comfortable. I sit at my desk for about 9 hours a day, and this chair makes it easy to stay seated and work for long hours without discomfort. The cushioning and back support are solid. It spins well, and the wheels move smoothly. The build quality feels sturdy and reliable. Overall, a great value and a solid choice for anyone with a desk job. Highly recommend.
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Jim N.
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★★★★★ 5
Great chair
Color: Brown
Love this chair. Very comfortable and supportive. Color matches my leather couch perfectly. Time consuming to put together.
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Langle
Cuba, US
★★★★★ 5
Beautiful and very steady office chair
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Beautiful, Ergonomic, and very steady for this good quality leather office chair. The side armrests and the back support are very comfortable to seat. The assembly instruction and illustrated photos are quite simple to follow which make ease of assembly. I got the brown color leather which matches perfectly with my desk. Overall , I am very please with this office chair
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Excellent materials
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Incredible craft with this chair. For the price point it could definitely be over double the current price. Comfortable, easy to assemble and excellent materials.
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