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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AlbumsJoanna Newsom - Ys
For those that are ready and willing to put the work in, Ys has a capacity for rewards aplenty. Read more »| 11 Jan 2007 -
Singles
Jet - 'Bring it on Back'
There's nothing new here, but what Jet do, they do as well as anybody. Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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Various - Kerrang New Breed
Just the thing all the cool kids need to make sure they're name dropping the right bands at art school Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
Singles
Dogs - 'Soldier On'
The sort of song that inspires in the face of adversity Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
Singles
The Noisettes - 'Don't Give Up'
Awkward, scaling chords and vocals that would rouse even the most lethargic listener Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
SinglesDarkel - At The End Of The Sky
Whiffs of Serge Gainsbourg instrumentation and delicate orchestral touches can't conceal the fact that this is massively dull. Read more »| 12 Dec 2006
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Singles
Boy Kill Boy - Shoot Me Down
Bell-like guitars and xylophone, simple but catchy keyboard, and Chris Peck's charming vocals Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
AlbumsUnkle Bob - Sugar and Spite
The consistently late-night atmosphere of the album builds into a majestic folk climax Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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Pavement: Wowee Zowee - Sordid Sentinals
Pavement's 1995 classic is reissued, in a sweet new suit. Bob Nastanovich shares a few words on the matter with Sean Michaels. Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
AlbumsAlexander Tucker - Furrowed Brow
Funny that Tucker's brackeny folk music, ringing with hums, harmonies and heavy metals, should so remind me of Justin Timberlake's latest Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
Singles
Public Symphony - Breakthrough
The song, with its undeniable similarities to much of Coldplay's back catalogue, lacks originality
Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
Singles
Hot Club De Paris - Drop It 'Til It Pops
Their distinctive blend of speed-indie and day -in-the-life lyrical stylings, along with their close harmonic singing approach results in an amiable sound
Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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Soccer Team - Volunteered Civility and Professionalism
the background to some lazy autumnal afternoon, rather than the soundtrack to a hedonistic summer night Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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Isis - In The Absence of Truth
their distinct formula is here in abundance Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
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Various - The Best KIDS Christmas Album In The World… Ever Ever Ever!!!
With The Best KIDS Christmas Album... your ice-cool indie status will remain intact Read more »| 12 Dec 2006