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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AlbumsScissors For Lefty - Underhanded Romance
The faster, louder moments are the finest, as they are often offset by softer melodies that bob and weave around paced, rhythmic drums and guitar. Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
AlbumsHayseed Dixie - You Wanna See Something Really Scary?
Out the day before Halloween, this mini-album features some inspired silliness Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
Singles
The Hold Steady - Chips Ahoy!
An underworld of crime, desperation and hard luck. Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
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Disturbed - Land Of Confusion
Please, quick, someone turn it off, or hand over some gaffer tape and a nail gun. Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
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Vincent Vincent and the Villians - Johnny Two Bands
Quirky, wholesome fun Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
AlbumsBrakes - The Beatific Visions
A solid collection of intelligent pop from Brighton's answer to the Travelling Wilburys... Read more »| 12 Nov 2006
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Albums
Evanescence - 'The Open Door'
a little darker, hopefully putting to rest those persistent Christianity rumours Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
Singles
Tim Finn - Couldn't Be Done
This is still a shiny little pop gem Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
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Blueskins - Change My Mind
Fresh. Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
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Thom Yorke - Analyse
This could be the antithesis to Radiohead's supposedly impending return to rock Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
Albums
Mirah - 'Joyride: Remixes'
By placing Mirah's plaintive but ruthless lyrics in electronic contexts, 'Joyride' further elucidates the feelings and emotions of her work, often improving on the originals. Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
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Josef K - Entomology
bleak, alienated but potentially still the soundtrack to a really great Saturday night Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
Singles
The Flaming Lips - It Overtakes Me
Can they do no wrong? Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
SinglesTiny Dancers - Lions and Tigers and Lions
Seeking to continue Sheffield's purple patch of success Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
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Seth Lakeman - The White Hare
Seth's husky tones lend an authenticity to White Hare Read more »| 12 Nov 2006