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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AlbumsHot Chip - Made In The Dark
Made In The Dark only ups the idiosyncratic ante, while adding a deeper thrust to their made-in-the-shed aesthetic Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Ep
Kid Harpoon - The Second EP
Skips along, all the while with a sarcastic grin painted on its face. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
SinglesEnjoy Destroy - Little Dream
A short burst of emotionally charged rock that never truly convinces. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Singles
Theoretical Girl - The Hypocrite/Never Good Enough
Despite the cool credentials of those involved, the icy electro pop of The Hypocrite is let down Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Ep
Cold Dog Soup - The Spider and The Fly EP
Could have been a fine EP, but as it is, it barely hangs together. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Ep
Dropkick Murphys - The State of Massachussetts EP
Should be rousing but instead verges on cringeworthy. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008
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AlbumsVampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend
Once bitten by the sound of Vampire Weekend you might find yourself forever smitten. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Albums
The Boggs - Forts
An album that occasionally sounds as though he's blissfully confused the mixing desk for the drawing board. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Albums
Simon Breed - The Smitten King Laments
Unlike Jarvis and Bragg, he just doesn't have the tunes to pull this off. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Ep
Kat Vipers - Hot Air Balloon EP
Can walk a very fine line between impressive and jarring. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Albums
State Radio - Year of the Crow
It's not all bombast and fury. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Albums
Paul Vickers and The Leg - Tropical Favourites
Obscurity remains a dead cert. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Albums
Pama International - Love Filled Dub Band
Feels tired after only a couple of listens. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Albums
One Night Only - Started A Fire
Ten neat and well polished pop songs. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008 -
Albums
Monade - Monstre Cosmic
Like Tortoise in half time. Read more »| 05 Feb 2008