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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AlbumsKate Tempest – The Book of Traps and Lessons
On The Book of Traps and Lessons Kate Tempest wraps warm words around the shoulders of lives made wretched by those who breathe easiest Read more »| 14 Jun 2019 -
AlbumsBill Callahan – Shepherd in a Sheepskin Vest
The seismic changes that have taken place in Bill Callahan's life over the last six years have beautifully informed his 20 song-strong return Read more »| 14 Jun 2019 -
AlbumsBastille – Doom Days
Covering their eyes and with fingers in their ears to ignore the dislocation of modern society, Bastille gloss through another edition of arena-worthy hooks on their party-esque third LP Read more »| 13 Jun 2019 -
AlbumsBamboo – Daughters of the Sky
Rachel Horwood and Nick Carlisle embrace a cacophony of sounds across the course of a record that sees them further expanding their own sonic world Read more »| 13 Jun 2019 -
AlbumsMeursault – Crow Hill
Meursault have never sounded so triumphant and full of conviction; Crow Hill harbours enough masterfully executed twists and turns to merit a seatbelt warning Read more »| 12 Jun 2019 -
ReviewsPrimavera Sound: Going global or selling out?
With global expansions of the Barcelona festival's brand amidst the hip dystopia of commodified identity politics, we look back on the 2019 edition of Primavera Sound Read more »| 12 Jun 2019
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AlbumsJulia Shapiro – Perfect Version
The new solo album from Chastity Belt's Julia Shapiro is a portrait in greyscale, dissecting the rules by which we live with nuance and compassion Read more »| 11 Jun 2019 -
AlbumsWovoka Gentle – Start Clanging Cymbals
Wovoka Gentle's latest album is a kaleidoscopic adventure in sound, without a dull moment in sight Read more »| 11 Jun 2019 -
AlbumsDylan LeBlanc – Renegade
Louisiana troubadour Dylan LeBlanc takes the streamlined approach to swimming the mainstream on star-shooting fourth album Renegade Read more »| 10 Jun 2019 -
AlbumsThe Divine Comedy – Office Politics
The Divine Comedy's double album Office Politics might be a step too far for even their most dedicated fan Read more »| 10 Jun 2019 -
AlbumsThe LaFontaines – Junior
The LaFontaines double down on their slick indie-rap combination on new album Junior, and tick all the right boxes in the process Read more »| 10 Jun 2019 -
AlbumsLust for Youth – Lust for Youth
Lust for Youth continue their shift into the light with a gorgeous set of synth-pop tunes on their new self-titled album Read more »| 10 Jun 2019 -
EpHeavy Rapids – Cash In Hand EP
With nothing particularly new to hear on Cash In Hand, Glasgow's Heavy Rapids do show the potential for something great, making them ones to watch Read more »| 06 Jun 2019 -
AlbumsJambinai – ONDA
While ONDA is interesting, on their third full-length album Jambinai offer up an ultimately forgettable experience despite its origins Read more »| 06 Jun 2019 -
AlbumsPixx – Small Mercies
Hannah Rodgers, under the enchanting moniker Pixx, returns with her sophomore album, a multifaceted dissection of the chauvinist body politic Read more »| 05 Jun 2019