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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AlbumsJanelle Monae – The Electric Lady
Janelle Monae’s The Electric Lady comes with an impressive list of collaborators – Prince, Solange, Erykah Badu, and an equally impressive array ... Read more »| 23 Sep 2013 -
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Washerman – Raw Poet
With the continuing trend of retro-futurist synth music driving the cult of the gear-head further than it has been driven in years towards mainstream recogni... Read more »| 19 Sep 2013 -
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The Little Kicks – Put Your Love In Front Of Me
The second album by Aberdeen's The Little Kicks, who describe their work as “upbeat indie disco pop that makes people dance,” has a lot going for... Read more »| 18 Sep 2013 -
AlbumsIslands – Ski Mask
Album number five is an uninspiring effort from the Unicorns alumnus Read more »| 17 Sep 2013 -
AlbumsQuasi – Mole City
In an era where bands struggle to get two records out before falling foul of industry fashions, cash flows or personality defects, the twenty years or so Sam... Read more »| 12 Sep 2013 -
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Machinedrum – Vapor City
After a slew of releases on labels like LuckyMe, and a stunning album for Planet Mu, 2011's Room(s), Machinedrum returns with his Ninja Tune debut, reportedl... Read more »| 12 Sep 2013
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Adrian Utley's Guitar Orchestra – In C
Composed in 1964, Terry Riley’s In C is one of the landmarks of minimalist composition, comprising 53 musical phrases in the key of C; Riley&... Read more »| 11 Sep 2013 -
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Touché Amoré – Is Survived By
Following on from a series of strong split releases, L.A.'s most inviting hardcore outfit make their highly anticipated return. Less immediate than their 201... Read more »| 11 Sep 2013 -
AlbumsOneohtrix Point Never – R Plus Seven
Daniel Lopatin delivers another finely-wrought album of boldly experimental electronica, this time making his Warp Records debut. Although the album's constr... Read more »| 10 Sep 2013 -
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Bill Callahan – Dream River
Much like Bonnie 'Prince' Billy's recorded output, a new Bill Callahan record will always be met with absolute reverence, even if its content isn't particula... Read more »| 06 Sep 2013 -
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Jel – Late Pass
Jerry 'Jel' Logan's third album proper, a follow-up to 2006's impeccable Soft Money, is difficult to appreciate with the proper awe until you have seen ... Read more »| 05 Sep 2013 -
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Sebadoh – Defend Yourself
Lou Barlow's place in rock lore is already sealed via Dinosaur Jr basslines and fronting cult heroes Sebadoh, so the 47-year-old can just put his feet up, ri... Read more »| 04 Sep 2013 -
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The Stepkids – Troubadour
The second LP from this Connecticut trio plays with jazz, soul and vintage pop signatures in a glossy, superficial manner that struggles to extend its emotio... Read more »| 04 Sep 2013 -
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Sky Larkin – Motto
Every track on Motto could serve as a fine introduction to Sky Larkin’s brand of dynamic indie rock – and given neither The Golden Spike nor Kale... Read more »| 04 Sep 2013 -
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King Khan and the Shrines – Idle No More
This Berlin-based collective, known for their anarchic live performances, combine influences including Sun Ra, James Brown, the Velvet Underground and the Mo... Read more »| 04 Sep 2013