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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SinglesBuzzcocks - Wish I Never Loved You
by stubbornly sticking to a tired formula the Buzzcocks have only highlighted their own irrelevance.
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Albums
Various - 'Walk the Line OST'
The world needs many things right now. What it does not require are characterless versions of Folsom Prison Blues, Ring of Fire, and I Walk the Line Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
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Stereolab - 'Fab Four Suture'
It's kind of like soaking in a hot bath while reading a good book - the water's lovely but you hardly notice it Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
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Jo Mango - Paperclips and Sand
leave the ordinary for the extra - Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Singles
Spinto Band - Direct to Helmet
Despite the Mystery Jets' best efforts, the royalty is all American and Delaware's Spinto Band are like dukes. Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Singles
Muscle Tusk
This shit is pure attitude Read more »| 17 Mar 2006
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Singles
Laura Veirs - Secret Someones
Not particularly upsetting... Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
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Graystar - Singles EP
Rather than churning out predictable laments that aspire to little more than myopic commercialism, Graystar has created an EP of beautifully poignant songs that gently etches its way into your heart. Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Albums
Gasgiant - Uncertainty Principle
The musical equivalent of that kid at a party who insists on sitting alone in the corner. Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
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Park Attack - Halfpast Human
Park Attack isn't your typical parkbench sitting, buckfast-swigging tearaway wreaking havoc on unsuspecting passers-by - it is much more terrifying. Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
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Bouchereau - Different Neck of the Woods
this eleven minute EP doesn't suggest that the complimentary studio time has been utilised to its fullest potential Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
SinglesKing Creosote - Not One Bit Ashamed
Builds up to a joyous 'Dry The Rain' style crescendo Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Albums
Errors - 'How Clean Is Your House'
No, these Glasgow left-fielders aren't taking the piss; their second EP really is a spik 'n' span acid house record, with clean-verging-on-jangly guitars com... Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
Albums
Neil Diamond – 12 Songs
You've got to hand it to Rick Rubin. The weird-beard producer and Def Jam mogul has moved seamlessly from his former life to an existence seemingly devoted t... Read more »| 17 Mar 2006 -
AlbumsIdiotpilot - A Day In The Life Of A Poolshark
as though the psychedelic side of Radiohead has in some way joined forces with 'White Pony' era Deftones Read more »| 17 Mar 2006