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 Church - Uninvited Like The Clouds
Like most bands reaching their twilight years The Church sound weary Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
AlbumsShack - On the Corner of Miles and Gil
timeless melodies worm their way into your brain, put their slippers on, and settle down for an extended stay Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
AlbumsJeniferever - 'Choose a Bright Morning'
sprawling vistas of lush orchestration unfolding to reveal a yawning gap where there should be a solid tune Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
SinglesThe Futureheads - Skip to the End
Out to prove that their surprisingly adept vocal attributes on 2005's Hounds of Love was no fluke... Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
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Matisyahu - Youth
We can only hope that Matisyahu comes up with tracks better than this, lest he be labeled a ""gimmick"" Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
Singles
Panic! At The Disco - But It's Better If You Do
sparks to life with punchy piano chords and a blast of horns as it takes you headlong into a rambling chase Read more »| 16 May 2006
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The Ordinary Boys vs Lady Sovereign - 'Nine2Five'
Fear not, Preston and the boys are not tackling Dolly Parton's anthem Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
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The Upper Room - Black & White
Even the most hardened pop cynics will fall in love with this.
Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
AlbumsYeah Yeah Yeahs - Show Your Bones
The acidic lyrics remain, as do the great guitar riffs, lorry-loads of distortion and drums that are belted to within an inch of their skins Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
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Various - 'They'll Have to Catch Us First'
This compilation is notably missing anything from band-of-the-moment Arctic Monkeys Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
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Twilight Singers - Powder Burns
Dulli has treaded the underbelly for too many years now, with 'Powder Burns' he emerges, the nuanced victorious pugilist Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
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The Raconteurs - 'Broken Boy Soldiers'
standout track Broken Boy Soldier - a guaranteed classic no doubt destined for hourly radio play throughout the summer Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
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James Apollo - 'Good Grief'
This poor boy's soul will be blighted with comparisons to Ryan Adams for at least the rest of his career Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
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Electroluvs - Bubblewrapped
Bubblewrapped' will appeal to anyone who loves lo-fi cheesy pop with a caustic electro edge Read more »| 16 May 2006 -
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Orson - Bright Idea Album
Even their haircuts have probably been designed to sell the most posters to go on pink bedroom walls Read more »| 16 May 2006