Reviews
Album, EP and single reviews from The Skinny. Find reviews of the biggest new releases, as well as new records from up-and-coming new artists from across Scotland, the UK and beyond.
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AlbumsFranz Ferdinand - Tonight
Despite their own denials, Franz Ferdinand make much more sense as a pop group than a rock band. With pop, they don't have to 'progress their sound' or 'add ... Read more »| 22 Jan 2009 -
AlbumsPaul Goodwin - Scars
Before Everett True departed Britain for Australia, he was championing a collection of shambolic musicians who were labelled 'British anti-folk', all based i... Read more »| 19 Jan 2009 -
SinglesFranz Ferdinand - Ulysses
After a seeming eternity out of the spotlight following the artistic sideways move that was You Could Have It So Much Better, the pressure is on Franz Ferdin... Read more »| 16 Jan 2009 -
Singles
Cuddly Shark - Woody Woodpecker / Bowl Of Cherries
Elgin-bred punks deliver prime chunks of raw, spluttering rock. Read more »| 16 Jan 2009 -
Albums
Factory Records Communications 1978-1992
From the recorded travails of Ian Curtis to the indelible sense of fun that the 'Madchester' movement ushered in, Darren Carle reappraises the Factory vaults Read more »| 16 Jan 2009 -
EpStroszek - Manufacturing Consent EP
So acutely retro that the astute level of observation involved on the part of the band and producers is really quite impressive Read more »| 16 Jan 2009
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Singles
Lily Allen - The Fear
Lily Allen is back, and it seems Katy Perry’s recent “fat” comment isn’t Allen’s only fame-related grievance. “I don&rsqu... Read more »| 15 Jan 2009 -
Albums
Y'All Is Fantasy Island - Infanticidal Genuflector
Y'All Is Fantasy Island are a rock band, and Infanticidal Genuflector is a collection of experimental ambient soundscapes up to 20 minutes in length, their t... Read more »| 15 Jan 2009 -
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City Reverb - Lost City Folk
City Reverb claim they are trying to soundtrack the modern city and provide us with a sonic guide to make sense of the confusion inherent in urban living. Us... Read more »| 15 Jan 2009 -
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Ross Clark - You Brought Evil
A brave, enjoyable and refreshing debut Read more »| 15 Jan 2009 -
Albums
Antony & The Johnsons - The Crying Light
Antony proves he was well worth the wait with album number three. Read more »| 13 Jan 2009 -
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Omar Rodriguez-López - Old Money
Frantic, eclectic guitar mania accompanied by his instrumental cohorts from Mars Volta Read more »| 12 Jan 2009 -
Albums
The Phantom Band - Checkmate Savage
If lead single Throwing Bones doesn’t slap a big smile on your mug, you may want to check your pulse for recent activity. Read more »| 12 Jan 2009 -
Singles
The Fake Lazy Supernovas - Golden Boy / That's the Day
Perhaps the clunkiest band name I've read in a while, but you can't always judge a cook by his lover. However, this single is lyrically poor light funk, with... Read more »| 12 Jan 2009 -
Ep
Foreign Slippers - Oh Death EP
As comfortable and familiar as an old pair of baffies, yet blessed with just enough originality and freshness to distinguish her from many of her crooning co... Read more »| 12 Jan 2009