Arts & Entertainment
The latest arts and entertainment highlights, previews, reviews, music and film features and opinion pieces from The Skinny writers.
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Music
The Raconteurs @ Carling Academy
A wee bit indulgent, but hey, every devil horn hand sign and round of applause was well earned Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
MusicThe Datsuns - Smoke and Mirrors
The Datsuns are progressively becoming more cultured, and innovative, with age Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
Music
Oasis - Stop the Clocks
some brave and surprising singles left out Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
MusicLupe Fiasco - Lupe Fiasco's Food and Liquor
a long, clever parenthesis of innovative production Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
MusicElton John - The Captain and the Kid
successfully retaining the lifelong reputation of a man who has seen more of the darker side of life Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
Clubs
Aim - Flowers in the Atic
Leader L/ The folk and rock influences on 'Flight 602' may surprise some long-term fans of Aim àAndy Turner lets The Skinny in on the demise of Grand Central, and his plans for his new label, Atic Records
Pull Q/ The music on 'Flight 602' just developed over time, but I was very aware that I didn't want to just remake the first two albums, I wanted to try and just see if the music could stand up on its own."" àAndy Turner, AKA Aim Read more »| 12 Nov 2006
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Clubs
Seanie T & Serocee / Pesci - 'Sero & Seanie / Heavyweight MC'
Sero & Seanie has a laidback vibe, with samples of classic reggae leavening the broken beat. Heavyweight MC is a dubious boxing metaphor track, with Pesci namechecking some famous boxers and using left-hooks and jabs as lyrical similies. Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
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First Aid (Ft. Million Dan, MCD, Rodney P) - 'Devon Cream' (Gettin' Better)
First Aid blends up a superbly catchy mix of horn, flute, scratching and heavy beats. Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
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Dr. Octagon - 'Trees'
It's a testament to the skill of production duo One Watt Sun that the instrumental still sounds hyper, hyper dope, even without Keith's lyrics àtwisted funk of the highest order. Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
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Pharcyde, Urbanscot, Liquid Rooms, Edinburgh, Nov 7
You could say they've taken a tumble, but they're not done by a long chalk Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
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Yppah: Painting With Loops
Leader L/ Yppah's debut defies pigeonholing, it's simply Beautiful At All Times
Pull Q/ ""People inspire me. People that can press your buttons!"" - Yppah Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
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Salon Boris - 'I Am the Drug'
Arthouse grooves and the slick irony that pervades the lyrics make this an album you can only enjoy more upon each listen. Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
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Junior Boys, The Arches, Glasgow, Oct 16
Pulsing, sweeping electro-pop Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
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Extended Review: Ty - 'Closer'
This is a purist hip-hop album, with 12 killer basslines, some really poppy hooks, and some intelligent, inspiring lyrics. Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
Clubs
Basement Jaxx - Crazy Itch Radio
No doubt Basement Jaxx rest easy at night, safe in the knowledge they've nailed the formula for catchy tracks. Read more »| 12 Nov 2006