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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AlbumsMirah - '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 -
AlbumsJosef K - Entomology
bleak, alienated but potentially still the soundtrack to a really great Saturday night Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
SinglesThe Flaming Lips - It Overtakes Me
Can they do no wrong? Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
Singles
Tiny Dancers - Lions and Tigers and Lions
Seeking to continue Sheffield's purple patch of success Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
Singles
Seth Lakeman - The White Hare
Seth's husky tones lend an authenticity to White Hare Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
Singles
Captain - Frontline
The Official Traffic Jam on the Way to Work Song' of this winter Read more »| 12 Nov 2006
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AlbumsTim Finn - Imaginary Kingdom
Tim Finn is growing old with a majesty that some could do well to imitate. Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
Ep
Battle - Back To Earth EP (Transgressive) (Web Version)
a 'Tendency' to sound like Feargal Sharkey fronting The Cure Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
Singles
Bonnie 'Prince' Billy - Cold & Wet
a piece of gentle simplicity Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
Albums
Sailboats Are White - Turbo!
RAAAAARGH! RAAAAARGH! Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
Singles
The Magic Numbers - Take a Chance
Glides through your senses without tugging too hard on any heart strings or nerve endings
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Albums
The Datsuns - Smoke and Mirrors
The Datsuns are progressively becoming more cultured, and innovative, with age Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
Albums
Oasis - Stop the Clocks
some brave and surprising singles left out Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
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Lupe Fiasco - Lupe Fiasco's Food and Liquor
a long, clever parenthesis of innovative production Read more »| 12 Nov 2006 -
Albums
Elton John - The Captain and the Kid
successfully retaining the lifelong reputation of a man who has seen more of the darker side of life Read more »| 12 Nov 2006