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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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 -
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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 -
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Sunn0))) @ ABC
the baleful Sunn0))) float through the menacing geysers of mist Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
Comedy
John Hegley
It's about location, location, location. Even if you are from London, you are still localised. It's a load of local places, with its churches, its little schools and foibles. I can't say that Luton is less than crucial for me: I was brought up there. But I write about other places: Dunstable, Tring - don't cast your net too wide! Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
Film
The Bond Identity
The recent buzz (or lack thereof) surrounding the latest edition suggests something of a lacklustre level of enthusiasm.
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X Vectors - Now is the Winter of our Discotheque
Caustic barbs that carry a deliciously twisted weight Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
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T.I. - Live in the Sky (feat. Jamie Foxx) (Atlantic)
His vocal style is reminiscent of 50 Cent, and although he refers to himself as: ""The king of the South,"" he's got a long way to go before he's recognised as true hip-hop royalty. Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
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P.Diddy - Come To Me (feat. Nicole Scherzinger)(Bad Boy)
This song is an embarrassment to true hip-hop fans worldwide. Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
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Moby featuring Debbie Harry - New York, New York
Not bad - this is but instant radio fodder Read more »| 12 Nov 2006