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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AlbumsBig Joanie – Back Home
Back Home shows increased confidence in production, without sacrificing any of the immediacy that make this trio one to watch Read more »| 01 Nov 2022 -
AlbumsDaniel Avery – Ultra Truth
Daniel Avery conjures a dreamlike world on his latest album, though at times excessive ambience stalls the vision Read more »| 01 Nov 2022 -
AlbumsCarly Rae Jepsen – The Loneliest Time
The Loneliest Time is a solid leftfield pop album, showcasing Jepsen’s ability to draw across eras and genres to push the boundaries of what pop can be Read more »| 21 Oct 2022 -
AlbumsArctic Monkeys – The Car
Grandiose strings and exuberant irresistible vocals in The Car show Arctic Monkeys are more comfortable than ever in their lounge-laden musical attire Read more »| 20 Oct 2022 -
AlbumsChloe Kim 김예지 – I Love and Embrace
I Love and Embrace from jazz drummer Chloe Kim 김예지 is a masterclass in versatility Read more »| 18 Oct 2022 -
AlbumsFrankie Cosmos – Inner World Peace
Frankie Cosmos never fail to provide lo-fi earnest, and in their new album Inner World Peace they take this concept to the extreme Read more »| 18 Oct 2022
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AlbumsDry Cleaning – Stumpwork
Dry Cleaning surpass themselves with a gentler, broader sound on Stumpwork Read more »| 18 Oct 2022 -
AlbumsThe 1975 – Being Funny in a Foreign Language
Whether it's reinvention or simply revisitation, The 1975 strip things back to basics to present one of their most complete records to date Read more »| 12 Oct 2022 -
AlbumsThe Big Moon – Here Is Everything
London foursome The Big Moon return with a welcome dose of celestial magic, crafting something heart-wrenchingly vivid out of more than one global experience Read more »| 11 Oct 2022 -
AlbumsMykki Blanco – Stay Close to Music
Multifaceted artist Mykki Blanco returns with Stay Close to Music, offering an emotional journey guided through a multitude of twisting genres Read more »| 11 Oct 2022 -
AlbumsTove Lo – Dirt Femme
Dirt Femme is a mixed bag for Tove Lo as she explores new paths for herself Read more »| 10 Oct 2022 -
AlbumsBill Callahan – YTI⅃AƎЯ
Masterful songwriter Bill Callahan shares an open-hearted and invigorating new collection of songs Read more »| 10 Oct 2022 -
AlbumsLoraine James – Building Something Beautiful For Me
Loraine James’s second LP of the year, draws from the late, great Julius Eastman but is at its best when wearing his influence lightly Read more »| 04 Oct 2022 -
AlbumsGilla Band – Most Normal
Gilla Band are in experimental mood on new album Most Normal, with an overwhelmingly high hit rate Read more »| 03 Oct 2022 -
AlbumsAlvvays – Blue Rev
Alvvays return with Blue Rev, their first new album for five years, and in a strangely radical way, it simply meets our ethereal shoegaze expectations Read more »| 03 Oct 2022