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
Smashing Pumpkins - Tarantula
the Pumpkins are back and they're ready to kick everyone's ass all over again Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
SinglesCold War Kids - Hang Me Up To Dry
Surging, blues-rock. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Albums
Built To Spill - You In Reverse
A solid mesh of dreamlike sound. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Singles12 Stone Toddler - Twang
It does have a certain twang, even if it's not The Twang. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Singles
Badly Drawn Boy, Promises
A bona-fide classic BDB ballad. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
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Beirut - Elephant Gun
His heart lies somewhere in the Balkans Read more »| 10 Jul 2007
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Singles
Deadbeats - Hotel
A surprisingly successful combination of country, 1960s rock and indie elements. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
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Emma Pollock - Adrenaline
All in all, an underwhelming introduction to Emma Pollock. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
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The Editors - Smokers Outside The Hospital Doors
This time around, it's all a little more relaxed and natural. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
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White Stripes - Icky Thump
Like a satanic choir of robotic Jack Whites. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Albums
Fu Manchu, The Cathouse, May 27
A stylistically casual set... Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
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Various Artists - Thank You For Being You
The stirring sound of Scotland today. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
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Ulrich Schnauss - Goodbye
If spirituality and effervescence appeals, say hello... Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
AlbumsThe Willowz - Chautauqua
The Willowz hark back to an age of rugged, sincere rock. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
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The Race - Ice Station
Not-to-be-deterred creative force Craig Klein takes it upon himself to trench down in his Chicago flat and singlehandedly plot The Race's return... Read more »| 10 Jul 2007