album · April 20, 1998
Philophobia
Chemikal Underground RecordsSee this day
indie rockalternativepost-punk
Arab Strap's 1998 album "Philophobia" cemented their reputation for bleakly observational, often confrontational electronic indie rock. The record captures the band at a raw and uncompromising peak.
- "Philophobia" was Arab Strap's second album, released on the independent label Chemikal Underground.
- The album features the single "The First Big Weekend", which became one of their most well-known tracks.
- The release followed their 1996 debut "The Shy Retierer" and preceded 2001's "Heroes of 303".
Arab Strap are a Scottish indie band from Falkirk, formed in 1995, known for their blend of electronic post-punk and spoken-word vocals. At the time of Philophobia's release, they were established as a key act in the late 90s UK alternative scene, following up their debut album "The Shy Retierer".
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