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- Artist: Idlewild
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- Release Date: October 01, 2007
- Type: Compilation (best of)
- Genre: Rock
Review
Scottish Fiction: Best of 1997-2007 serves as a concise retrospective of Scottish indie rockers Idlewild, making it a good introduction for those unfamiliar with the group. The disc includes a number of Idlewild's singles, including "You Held the World in Your Arms" and "American English," and cuts from their major albums (as can be expected from a greatest-hits collection). The songs on the collection are mixed rather than listed chronologically; while it may be difficult to chart the band's evolution on Scottish Fiction, the album more than makes up for this by offering a well-rounded guide to Idlewild's amiable yet bittersweet sound. This collection is also a worthwhile investment for those who are somewhere in the middle -- familiar with Idlewild's sound but unsure about where to start -- as Scottish Fiction doesn't draw too heavily on any one album from the band's discography. Dedicated fans, however, may be disappointed in Scottish Fiction's no frills approach. [There are no new tracks, alternative takes, or live versions on the disc, so those looking for a more intimate portrait of the band may do well to purchase the special edition, bonus DVD collection; the DVD half of the set features documentary and live footage, as well as promotional videos and a photo gallery.] ~ Katherine Fulton, All Music GuideTracks
| Track Title | Composers | Performers | Time |
| You Held the World in Your Arms (Lyrics) | Idlewild | Idlewild | (3:23) |
| No Emotion | Idlewild | Idlewild | (3:04) |
| Roseability | Idlewild | Idlewild | (3:40) |
| When I Argue I See Shapes (Lyrics) | Idlewild | Idlewild | (4:24) |
| Love Steals Us from Loneliness (Lyrics) | Idlewild | Idlewild | (3:13) |
| American English (Lyrics) | Idlewild | Idlewild | (4:34) |
| These Wooden Ideas (Lyrics) | Idlewild | Idlewild | (3:53) |
| El Capitan | Idlewild | Idlewild | (3:57) |
| A Modern Way of Letting Go | Idlewild | Idlewild | (2:24) |
| Let Me Sleep (Next to the Mirror) | Idlewild | Idlewild | (3:22) |
| I'm a Message (Lyrics) | Idlewild | Idlewild | (2:31) |
| In Remote Part/Scottish Fiction (Lyrics) | Idlewild | Idlewild | (3:50) |
| I Understand It (Lyrics) | Idlewild | Idlewild | (3:21) |
| Little Discourage (Lyrics) | Idlewild | Idlewild | (3:11) |
| As If I Hadn't Slept (Lyrics) | Idlewild | Idlewild | (3:37) |
| Live in a Hiding Place (Lyrics) | Idlewild | Idlewild | (3:16) |
| Make Another World | Idlewild | Idlewild | (6:40) |
| [CD-Rom Track] | Idlewild |
