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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AlbumsNoisia - Fabriclive 40
For those who like their drum and bass a bit darker, this will definitely not disappoint Read more »| 22 Jun 2008 -
AlbumsJohn Tejada - Where
Established and respected minimal tech guy John Tejada weighs in with the 50th release on his own label, a solid yet sometimes predictable home of minimal te... Read more »| 22 Jun 2008 -
AlbumsFree Kitten - Inherit
The Yoof similarities will no doubt be welcomed Read more »| 20 Jun 2008 -
Singles
Weezer - Pork and Beans
Classic Weezer may well be back Read more »| 20 Jun 2008 -
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Weezer – Weezer
On the strength of Weezer’s third self-titled album, it could be perceived as though Rivers Cuomo set out just to mess with us when he embarked on a ca... Read more »| 19 Jun 2008 -
Singles
The Kills - Last Day of Magic
Could prove something of a Venus Fly Trap for those who haven’t quite subscribed Read more »| 19 Jun 2008
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Albums
Wounded Knee - Mystic Mixtape
This psychedelic and schizophrenic outburst jumps from peak to trough unheeded and is quite unlike anything these ears have heard in, well, ever Read more »| 18 Jun 2008 -
SinglesBlack Affair - It's Real
Lacks a punch, but provides a caress Read more »| 18 Jun 2008 -
Singles
White Williams - Violator
White Williams' remixable second single Violator is a fine example of his debut album Smoke's goofy charm Read more »| 18 Jun 2008 -
Albums
N*E*R*D - Seeing Sounds
The world hasn't exactly been waiting with anguished impatience on their return Read more »| 17 Jun 2008 -
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Atmosphere - When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold
Slug and Ant have created a potent fusion of synthesized funk with third person narratives Read more »| 17 Jun 2008 -
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Roland Appel - Talk To Your Angel
Talk To Your Angel is the impressive end product of Roland Appel’s efforts since he struck out on his own Read more »| 17 Jun 2008 -
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Binary Zero - From Here You Can See Everything
Binary Zero prove here that having a good name does not mean you automatically create good music. Whilst the main rhythms and solid basslines are initially p... Read more »| 16 Jun 2008 -
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Moguai - I Am X
Club compilations are very much a hit and miss affair, too often dominated by record companies looking for a quick cash-in. This is an honourable exception;... Read more »| 16 Jun 2008 -
Singles
Craig David - Officially Yours
This is being hailed as David’s return to form [WTF? Can I get a rewind? Ed]. That’s not to imply that his recent releases have been bad in any ... Read more »| 16 Jun 2008