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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Singles
Muscle Tusk
This shit is pure attitude Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Singles
Laura Veirs - Secret Someones
Not particularly upsetting... Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Ep
Graystar - Singles EP
Rather than churning out predictable laments that aspire to little more than myopic commercialism, Graystar has created an EP of beautifully poignant songs that gently etches its way into your heart. Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Albums
Gasgiant - Uncertainty Principle
The musical equivalent of that kid at a party who insists on sitting alone in the corner. Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Albums
Park Attack - Halfpast Human
Park Attack isn't your typical parkbench sitting, buckfast-swigging tearaway wreaking havoc on unsuspecting passers-by - it is much more terrifying. Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Albums
Bouchereau - Different Neck of the Woods
this eleven minute EP doesn't suggest that the complimentary studio time has been utilised to its fullest potential Read more »| 17 Mar 2006
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Singles
King Creosote - Not One Bit Ashamed
Builds up to a joyous 'Dry The Rain' style crescendo Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Albums
Errors - 'How Clean Is Your House'
No, these Glasgow left-fielders aren't taking the piss; their second EP really is a spik 'n' span acid house record, with clean-verging-on-jangly guitars com... Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Albums
Neil Diamond – 12 Songs
You've got to hand it to Rick Rubin. The weird-beard producer and Def Jam mogul has moved seamlessly from his former life to an existence seemingly devoted t... Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Albums
Idiotpilot - A Day In The Life Of A Poolshark
as though the psychedelic side of Radiohead has in some way joined forces with 'White Pony' era Deftones Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Singles
Corrine Bailey Rae - Put Your Records On
Polite and genial, she turns this track into a puppy dog lusciously cute with little bite Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Albums
Infrasound - 'Out Of Order'
An odious stench of plagiarism percolates through every track. Read more »| 15 Feb 2006 -
Singles
Be your own Pet - Let's Get Sandy
leaves you quite bored àquite a fete for a tune that only lasts for a minute Read more »| 15 Feb 2006 -
Albums
Tyrant Lizard Kings - Attack of The Tyrant Lizard Kings
blare this LP until your eardrums burst Read more »| 15 Feb 2006 -
Albums
Sine Star Project - Blue Born Earth Boy
An unquestionably talented band has created 'Blue Born Earth Boy' - it's a shame musical narcissism has ruined it Read more »| 15 Feb 2006