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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AlbumsThe Bronx - The Bronx (III)
A solid, if acutely predictable, rock album Read more »| 05 Jan 2009 -
AlbumsWomen - Women
It's a bit tragic when something with such an awesome cover turns out to be so disappointing Read more »| 02 Jan 2009 -
Singles
The Qemists feat. Wiley - Dem Na Like Me
The Qemists are a Brighton-based production gang who dispense the sort of noisy, thrashy d’n’b popularised by Pendulum. Their last single, Lost W... Read more »| 02 Jan 2009 -
AlbumsThe Irrepressibles - From the Circus to the Sea
Soundtracking Shelly Love's film of forgotten circus players, Jamie McDermott assembles an orchestra to fulfil his fantastic musical dreams. Inter-song motif... Read more »| 02 Jan 2009 -
SinglesThe Dirty Dozen - January, 2009
The time for Slade and Wizzard has passed: it's new music we crave. Nick Mitchell rates the first batch of 2009. Read more »| 01 Jan 2009 -
Singles
Black Canvas - We Fear Not
These two MCs from Gloucester have tried to make a breaks reggae cocktail and on a passive level it works, but on other levels the single is inane and forget... Read more »| 30 Dec 2008
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Ep
…And You Will Know Us By the Trail of Dead – Festival Thyme EP
Fans and critics still wrestle over whether Conrad Keely's troupe reached its creative zenith with 2002’s Source Tags & Codes, but hopes appear una... Read more »| 29 Dec 2008 -
Singles
sixpeopleaway - If.Then.Else / Eve
Somewhere along the line it seems every other acoustic songwriter with a laptop started claiming “electronica” influences (blame whiney Get Cape. Wear Cape. ... Read more »| 29 Dec 2008 -
AlbumsJimi Tenor & Kabu Kabu - 4th Dimension
With his Andy Warhol glasses, black polo-necks and album titles like Beyond The Stars, it would be easy to dismiss Jimi Tenor as just a groovy lounge lizard.... Read more »| 19 Dec 2008 -
Albums
Penelope sulla Luna - My Little Empire
An admirable piece of work that could translate beautifully to a live setting Read more »| 19 Dec 2008 -
Singles
Big Ned - Bad Angel
A suitably dark release for a dark month. Bad Angel is the latest offering from Glaswegian duo Big Ned and it isn't for the faint hearted. Low, growling voca... Read more »| 18 Dec 2008 -
Albums
Alex Tronic - To Infinity
The latest offering from Alex Tronic records is a real treat, for a number of reasons. The opening notes of the first track Life's A Dream (I'm A Scratcher) ... Read more »| 18 Dec 2008 -
Albums
Raymy - Oban & Gomorrah
A little unsure of himself musically, Raymy switches between dub, polka and country pastiches, all filtered through a Scottish, small town sense of humour. U... Read more »| 18 Dec 2008 -
Albums
Jack Peachey - A Typing Error
Singer songwriter Jack Peachey turns pretty words into pretty music. This graceful collection of tracks highlights this talented musician's poetic capabiliti... Read more »| 18 Dec 2008 -
Albums
VA - The Glasgow School Of Art Goes Pop
From Orange Juice to Belle and Sebastian, Glasgow’s pop pedigree is widely celebrated, but the city won't go resting on its laurels. Leeds label Art Go... Read more »| 17 Dec 2008