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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AlbumsKevin Morby – City Music
The last time we heard Kevin Morby, he sounded immortal. On Singing Saw, the ex-Woods bass player and co-director of The Babies sang sweeping epics about fir... Read more »| 12 Jun 2017 -
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The Drums – Abysmal Thoughts
Indie pop darlings The Drums have a habit of losing their bandmates. Following the departure of founding member Jacob Graham, The Drums are now a one-man ban... Read more »| 12 Jun 2017 -
AlbumsCom Truise – Iteration
It's been a long six years since electronica musician Seth Haley (aka Com Truise) has released anything new and, suffice to say, we're glad he's back. Nostal... Read more »| 12 Jun 2017 -
AlbumsJason Isbell – The Nashville Sound
Since the release of 2013's Southeastern, Jason Isbell has moved from alt-country troubadour to bona-fide rock star, eclipsing even the success of his a... Read more »| 12 Jun 2017 -
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Isobel Anderson – Chalk / Flint
Limitation begets creativity, that seems to be the theme of this interesting record from Isobel Anderson. Going through a period of tendonitis, Anderson was ... Read more »| 08 Jun 2017 -
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Laurel Halo – Dust
The stark minimalism of 2013’s Chance of Rain was both an artistic leap and an abrupt stylistic transition for the American electronic artist. Ditching... Read more »| 06 Jun 2017
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Hidden Orchestra – Dawn Chorus
Joe Acheson latest full-length is an adventurous foray into the musical interpolation of field recordings. Read more »| 06 Jun 2017 -
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Beth Ditto – Fake Sugar
Gossip fans beware, this is not the same Beth Ditto that used to belt out garage-punk bangers; this is a brand new, mature Beth Ditto and this Beth Ditto is ... Read more »| 06 Jun 2017 -
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Cigarettes After Sex – Cigarettes After Sex
Brooklyn’s Cigarettes After Sex make the kind of music you might well expect from their moniker: hazy, ambient indie designed for the reflective moment... Read more »| 05 Jun 2017 -
AlbumsBig Thief – Capacity
Brooklyn-based indie band Big Thief’s second album Capacity, released by Omaha’s famous Saddle Creek label, shows that despite their name they ar... Read more »| 05 Jun 2017 -
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Anathema – The Optimist
Anathema have come a long, long way – starting out as what is now generally regarded as a not very good rock band back in 1993 and shifting gradually o... Read more »| 05 Jun 2017 -
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London Grammar – Truth is a Beautiful Thing
In retrospect, the breathless anticipation which preempted London Grammar’s debut wasn’t so surprising given the timing. Released in 2013, If You... Read more »| 05 Jun 2017 -
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The Ruby Suns – Sprite Fountain
The painting on the cover of The Ruby Suns’ new record is an apt depiction of the moment just before you hit play. Like much of Ryan McPhun’s bac... Read more »| 05 Jun 2017 -
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Denai Moore – We Used to Bloom
Much like Solange’s A Seat at the Table, Denai Moore’s second album We Used to Bloom revolves around personal growth and self-acceptance, documen... Read more »| 05 Jun 2017 -
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Lou Mclean – Good Morning Easter Road
Immediately, you can't help but notice how infectious Lou Mclean's voice is: pleasant and warm, the lilting tones have you singing along even when you don't ... Read more »| 01 Jun 2017