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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SinglesRed Hot Chili Peppers - Hump De Bump
It's not going to win any new fans but may just reinvigorate the interest of a few older ones.
Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Singles
Regina Spektor - Samson
Both sparse and eccentric, this is another piece of delicate songwriting sung with Spektor's haunting, breathy vocals Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Singles
The Academy Is... - We've Got A Big Mess On Our Hands
Even for Fueled By Ramen, We've Got A Big Mess On Our Hands is low Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Singles
The Twang - Either Way
Sounds a bit, well, weedy. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Singles1990s - See You At The Lights
Backing vocal Ba-Ba-Bas, handclaps and the odd American Hey! thrown in make for some upbeat pop plus guitars. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Albums
The Bird and the Bee - The Bird and the Bee
Sixties, Brazilian tropicalia-influenced pop-meets-bossanova Read more »| 11 May 2007
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Albums
Pomegranate - The Thrill of Fresh Paint
Experience of working on theatre productions has imbued their music with a definite soundtrack-like quality Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Singles
North Atlantic Oscillation - Some Blue Hive
Melding almost perfectly subtle electronic beats with a spaced-out guitar sound. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
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Low Vs Diamond - Heart Attack
Indie music for people who don't really like indie music. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Singles
Band Of Horses- The Funeral
Towering, atmospheric rock. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
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HTRK - Nostalgia EP (Fire Records) (Print)
A total indifference to wearing clothes. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Singles
Archie Bronson Outfit - Dart For My Sweetheart
A shining beacon, The Archie Bronson Outfit have finally arrived. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
AlbumsThis Et Al - Baby Machine
Solid. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Albums
Aeon Spoke - Aeon Spoke
Sounding as MOR as a Phil Collins box set with lyrics that should have remained in a cheap greetings card. Read more »| 11 May 2007 -
Singles
Soulsavers - Revival
A small piece of salvation awaits. Read more »| 11 May 2007