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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AlbumsLupe Fiasco - Lupe Fiasco's Food and Liquor
a long, clever parenthesis of innovative production Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
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Elton John - The Captain and the Kid
successfully retaining the lifelong reputation of a man who has seen more of the darker side of life Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
SinglesGossip - Standing In The Way Of Control
DJ's Delight Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
Singles
Paul Weller - Wild Blue Yonder
welcome evidence that the Bard of Woking doesn't intend to bore his way into his dotage Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
Singles
Poppy & The Jezebels - Nazi Girls/Painting New York On My Shoes
excruciating punk-pop pastiche Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
Singles
Soho Dolls - No Regrets
electro-sleaze quartet aurally provoke like a gnarling, synth-infested pole dancer Read more »| 12 Nov 2006
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Ep
The Future Site of Rome - EP
These compositions need fewer contemplative evenings Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
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Unknown Hagana - EP
There's plenty of good ideas and variety on show. Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
AlbumsThe Long Blondes - Someone To Drive You Home
Rock bands do albums, pop bands do singles and Long Blondes do singles like veteran pros. Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
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The Holloways - So This Is Great Britain
infectious hooks, a smattering of violin and articulate lyrics, The Holloways are conservative and patronising Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
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The Boyfriends - The Boyfriends
Far from perfect boyfriend material Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
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Spotlight Kid - Departure
Mid-90s guitar based indie-rock with floating keyboards adding a slight sparkle to the mix. Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
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Project: Venhell - I Feel Back What They're Looking At Me For
They've not so much said Pfft to the rulebook as stolen our means to navigate it Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
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Now On - Eye Level
measured flow, a deep funk and soulful references Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
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Manage -
an apocalyptic waste-land of concrete and sin, freedom of speech is the only salvation Read more »| 12 Nov 2006