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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AlbumsAda Lea – what we say in private
On what we say in private, Ada Lea marries sun and moon, dark and light, in her offering of a delicately unique narrative of the darkness of the human experience Read more »| 15 Jul 2019 -
AlbumsTycho – Weather
Tycho's fifth album incorporates vocals from Saint Sinner in a new evolution of Scott Hansen's electronic project Read more »| 15 Jul 2019 -
AlbumsBleached – Don't You Think You've Had Enough?
As they embrace sobriety on their third record, the scatty nature of Bleached's first two records has sadly been replaced by a dull glossy pop-rock sound Read more »| 12 Jul 2019 -
AlbumsTiny Changes: A Celebration of Frightened Rabbit's The Midnight Organ Fight
Julien Baker, Biffy Clyro, Daughter, Ben Gibbard and many more friends of Frightened Rabbit all contribute to a vibrant, heartfelt and inventive celebration of The Midnight Organ Fight Read more »| 10 Jul 2019 -
AlbumsPeter Cat Recording Co. – Bismillah
Peter Cat Recording Co. announce themselves with a gorgeous set of songs, in turn weary and swooning Read more »| 04 Jul 2019 -
AlbumsThe Soft Cavalry – The Soft Cavalry
As The Soft Cavalry, Steve Clarke and Slowdive's Rachel Goswell present a highly-textured and intricate album that tackles the paradoxes of adulthood Read more »| 03 Jul 2019
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AlbumsTrash Kit – Horizon
Trash Kit expand their sound with strings, brass and synths on their third album, Horizon Read more »| 03 Jul 2019 -
AlbumsHarry Harris – I Feel Drunk All the Time
Harry Harris' new album I Feel Drunk All the Time is full of ambitious songwriting, and covering a lot of ground, half the appeal is not knowing what’s round the next corner Read more »| 03 Jul 2019 -
AlbumsRichard Hawley – Further
Richard Hawley sets his controls for the heart of optimism on Further Read more »| 02 Jul 2019 -
AlbumsFreddie Gibbs & Madlib – Bandana
Madlib and Freddie Gibbs continue to draw the best out of each other on Bandana, the spectacular follow-up to Piñata Read more »| 28 Jun 2019 -
AlbumsAndré Bratten – Pax Americana
André Bratten's new record takes its time to shake off its influences, but ultimately offers some of his best work Read more »| 27 Jun 2019 -
AlbumsHoly Ghost! – Work
Holy Ghost! explore the full spectrum of dance-pop on their new album Work Read more »| 20 Jun 2019 -
AlbumsHatchie – Keepsake
Hatchie adds some welcome fuzz to her dream-pop sound on her debut album, Keepsake Read more »| 20 Jun 2019 -
AlbumsHot Chip – A Bath Full of Ecstasy
Hot Chip's new album is a giddy, nerdy and camp appreciation of all sides of dance music Read more »| 19 Jun 2019 -
AlbumsTitus Andronicus – An Obelisk
Titus Andronicus go back to basics on their new album An Obelisk Read more »| 19 Jun 2019