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 Ponys - Turn The Lights Out
The Ponys are just neigh strong enough to be true contenders Read more »| 12 Mar 2007 -
AlbumsBloc Party - A Weekend In The City
it's half socio-political commentary, and half ""constant partying in London makes me feel so empty"" angst Read more »| 12 Mar 2007 -
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Arcade Fire - Neon Bible
An album filled with tension, verve, and ingenuity that heralds their return in brilliant style. Read more »| 12 Mar 2007 -
AlbumsThe Blood Brothers - Young Machetes
Bass shakes the hair of all privy to the sound Read more »| 12 Mar 2007 -
AlbumsDavid Karsten Daniels - Sharp Teeth
casting around for answers and humour in a stark musical terrain Read more »| 12 Mar 2007 -
Singles
Mastodon - Colony of Birchmen
Hunting for ogres and dwarves is the name of the game Read more »| 12 Mar 2007
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AlbumsButcher Boy - Profit In Your Poetry
Disappointing only in that it has to end Read more »| 12 Mar 2007 -
Singles
The Aliens - Setting Sun
A fine pop song with a demented twist Read more »| 12 Mar 2007 -
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Grinderman - Grinderman
The wailing cry of love bludgeoned by vitriolic distortion Read more »| 12 Mar 2007 -
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The Earlies - The Enemy Chorus
If it was a little more original then it'd be a great record Read more »| 10 Feb 2007 -
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Cold War Kids - Robbers and Cowards
Less Reagan-era missile crisis and more moralistic tales Read more »| 10 Feb 2007 -
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Various - ShockRock
Down on Yourself' rocks, but this is countered by an inferior version of 'NY Excuse' Read more »| 10 Feb 2007 -
Singles
Cat Power - The Greatest
I don't think it's too early to call this one a classic. Read more »| 10 Feb 2007 -
Albums
The Good, The Bad and The Queen - The Good, The Bad and The Queen
Some wonderful songs... completely encumbered by the personnel. Read more »| 10 Feb 2007 -
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Beehoover - The Sun Behind The Dustbin
Think traditional doom meets psychedelia, remove guitars almost entirely and you're probably somewhere near. Read more »| 10 Feb 2007