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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AlbumsTorture - Storm Alert
a thrash-tastic crossover album of Slayeristic geniality Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
AlbumsThe Broken Family Band - 'Balls'
We're all fucked up on the booze and the drugs is their motto Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
AlbumsSofa Surfers - 'Sofa Surfers'
Sofa Surfers will never drag you on to the edge of your seat but as you serenely submerge into a sea of cushions that thought will gently drift away. Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Albums
Private Jackson - 'EP'
fleeting moments of energy and abandon Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
AlbumsFink - 'Biscuits For Breakfast'
laid-back beat-maker Fink has adopted a new direction Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Albums
Deadboy and the Elephantmen - We Are Night Sky
The debut album 'We are Night Sky' exudes a macabre character as this girl/guy two-piece flit between gothic, garage tear-ups and melancholic hymns. Read more »| 16 Apr 2006
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Albums
Attic Lights - 'Shiver The Trees'
I can't say their sound is original but if, like me, you're a sucker for some pedal steel and a four-part harmony you should check these guys out. Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Ep
Hope of the States - 'Blood Meridian' EP
As a standalone call to arms for HOTS' guard of loyal followers, it'll do; as a rallying cry to non-believers, it's probably not good enough. Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Singles
The Streets - When You Wasn't Famous
he sings about meeting popstars, dating popstars, doing popstars Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Singles
KT Tunstall - Another Place to Fall
More pop music for grown-ups Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Singles
Engerica - The Smell
Pitching straight for the mid-metal market Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Albums
Scatter - 'The Mountain Announces'
an extended gang of jazz-heads, traditionalists and big-eyed kids who simply love drone Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Albums
McLusky - 'McLuskyism'
McLusky are dead; long live McLusky. Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Albums
Holly Golightly - 'Laugh it up!'
will still only appeal to fans of the original recordings Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Singles
The Pipettes - Your Kisses are Wasted on Me
Perfect, unflabby pop to die for.
Read more »| 16 Apr 2006