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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Singles
You Said/Whispering Mice @ Semifinalists
Their musical stylings can't quite match their swanky band name Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
SinglesFeeder - Lost and Found
Less a rock song than the background noise for a slightly edgy car advert. Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Albums
The Storys - 'The Storys'
The sort thing you'd expect to hear on American commercial radio as you head down the Interstate towards a blood red sunset Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Albums
The Revivals - High in Friend's Places
Thirty years ago the Revivals could have made an impact Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
AlbumsMy Latest Novel - Wolves
Favourable comparisons to the likes of Belle and Sebastian and The Arcade Fire hardly do justice when describing these original and beautiful melodies Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Albums
Leon - Uppers and Downers
The outcome is some of the most uninspiring and standardised 'music' I've had the bad luck to lend my ears to Read more »| 16 Apr 2006
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Albums
Killing Joke - Hosannas from the Basement of Hell
Showing off a few less wrinkles than you'd possibly expect Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
AlbumsJoan as Policewoman - Joan As Policewoman
Her voice is her most formidable instrument Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Albums
Imogen Heap - 'Speak for Yourself'
Speak for Yourself' is a noteworthy debut from an artist who seems poised to bring us something even bigger. Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
AlbumsBeverley Knight - Voice
A great album for squawking along to while you're stuck in traffic, taking a bath or getting ready for a girlie night out Read more »| 16 Apr 2006 -
Albums
Young People - 'All At Once' [Too Pure]
a room with muddy guitars and Katie Eastburn's brownbottle croon Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Albums
Soledad Brothers - 'The Hardest Walk'
Songs about a relationship break-up? Well this is the blues... Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Albums
Secret Machines - 'Ten Silver Drops'
a superb collection Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Albums
Mitchy Slick - 'Mitchy Duz It'
probably works better in South Central than southern Scotland Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
SinglesSean Paul - Temperature
Sean sounds as if he's impersonating himself being played at the wrong speed Read more »| 17 Mar 2006