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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AlbumsThea Gilmore - 'Harpo's Ghost'
Featuring, but certainly not starring, Mike Scott. Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
AlbumsNuala - Shine
If you like Dido and The Corrs, chances are you'll love this Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
Albums
M Ward - Post-War
Catchy enough to appeal to the passive listener, interesting enough to appeal to the discerning audience, and out-there enough to appeal to the snobs Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
Albums
Lisa Germano - In The Maybe World
like a birthday girl trying on party hats Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
Singles
Korova - Just Like Peter Cook
Dig beneath the overwrought and melodramatic vocals and there's a lot of promise to be found in this debut single from the Edinburgh locals Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
Albums
The Mountain Goats - Get Lonely
...simple, yet thoroughly melodic stories of love told with eloquent honesty. Read more »| 13 Sep 2006
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Singles
Paolo Nutini - Jenny Don't Be Hasty
A rough-cut sound beyond his years; this has a sound that's bound to go transatlantic Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
Singles
The Aliens - The Happy Song
only briefly teasing the ears Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
AlbumsAlamos - Alamos
Just because you're angry, doesn't mean you can't be melodic. Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
Singles
T on the Fringe: The Sunshine Underground, Cabaret Voltaire, Aug 9
will undoubtedly be shaking the walls of your local indie club in the near future Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
Singles
The Common Redstarts - Save It For Your Friends
a swaggering stomp Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
Singles
Futuro - Keep It Short and Keep It Simple (Self-Released) (Print)
the most fresh-faced, intelligent and addictive EP heard by these ears so far this year Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
SinglesMystery Jets - Diamonds In The Dark
A triumphant and classic pop song. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
Singles
Arctic Monkeys - Leave Before The Lights Come On
It's just a song about awkward drunken shags Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
Albums
Steve Turner and his Bad Ideas - New Wave Punk Asshole
The (slightly disappointing) return of a real rock monster Read more »| 14 Aug 2006