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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SinglesBloc Party - I Still Remember
I Still Remember is Bloc Party in morning-after-the-night-before mode. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Albums
Von Sudenfed - Tromatic Reflexxions
Smith's vocals are often so indecipherable that he may as well be yelling ""Tim-may!"" for all that he communicates. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
AlbumsThe Waterboys - Book of Lightning
Taken singularly, a very enjoyable return. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Singles
The DeLoreans - In Limbo
More for looks than for love. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Singles
The Low Miffs - Earl Grey/This Is The New
Smarter than your average band. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Singles
Lords of Bastard - Off with their Heads / Kingsized Karma
When your primary influence is Black Sabbath, it's probably not innovation you're aiming for. Read more »| 11 May 2007
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Albums
Tinariwen, The Arches, 29 March
Suggestive of a thousand oriental clichés, Tinariwen convert the austerity of the arches into an oasis. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
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Melt-Banana - Bambi's Dillema
Melt-Banana will still melt your face off. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
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Thee, Stranded Horse - Churning Strides
It's rare to find an album of such beauty and reflection in today's shallow climate. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
AlbumsThe Rakes - Ten New Messages
Nothing less than a disaster. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
AlbumsThe Cinematic Orchestra - Ma Fleur
A rich tapestry indeed. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
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Stars Of The Lid - And Their Refinement Of The Decline
Pulls off that distinctly ambient trick of mapping out distant vistas and inner realms. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
AlbumsNina Nastasia and Jim White - You Follow Me
At its heart You Follow Me is a focused collection of songs dealing in love, pursuit and death, which, as we all know, is timeless. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
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Kubichek! - Not Enough Night
bad nights out and alienated relationships. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
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Annihilator - Metal
Spanning every emotion from serious showing off through to illegal exhibitionism. Read more »| 11 May 2007