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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AlbumsPhoenix – Alpha Zulu
Movements come and go but Phoenix still bang, even with their lesser works Read more »| 01 Nov 2022 -
AlbumsEzra Collective – Where I'm Meant To Be
With Where I’m Meant To Be, the jazz quintet have crafted a supremely effective call to surrender yourself to the present and celebrate life through dance Read more »| 01 Nov 2022 -
AlbumsCarla Dal Forno – Come Around
Carla dal Forno returns, refining her sound to its purest essence Read more »| 01 Nov 2022 -
AlbumsBig Joanie – Back Home
Back Home shows increased confidence in production, without sacrificing any of the immediacy that make this trio one to watch Read more »| 01 Nov 2022 -
AlbumsDaniel Avery – Ultra Truth
Daniel Avery conjures a dreamlike world on his latest album, though at times excessive ambience stalls the vision Read more »| 01 Nov 2022 -
AlbumsCarly Rae Jepsen – The Loneliest Time
The Loneliest Time is a solid leftfield pop album, showcasing Jepsen’s ability to draw across eras and genres to push the boundaries of what pop can be Read more »| 21 Oct 2022
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AlbumsArctic Monkeys – The Car
Grandiose strings and exuberant irresistible vocals in The Car show Arctic Monkeys are more comfortable than ever in their lounge-laden musical attire Read more »| 20 Oct 2022 -
AlbumsChloe Kim 김예지 – I Love and Embrace
I Love and Embrace from jazz drummer Chloe Kim 김예지 is a masterclass in versatility Read more »| 18 Oct 2022 -
AlbumsFrankie Cosmos – Inner World Peace
Frankie Cosmos never fail to provide lo-fi earnest, and in their new album Inner World Peace they take this concept to the extreme Read more »| 18 Oct 2022 -
AlbumsDry Cleaning – Stumpwork
Dry Cleaning surpass themselves with a gentler, broader sound on Stumpwork Read more »| 18 Oct 2022 -
AlbumsThe 1975 – Being Funny in a Foreign Language
Whether it's reinvention or simply revisitation, The 1975 strip things back to basics to present one of their most complete records to date Read more »| 12 Oct 2022 -
AlbumsThe Big Moon – Here Is Everything
London foursome The Big Moon return with a welcome dose of celestial magic, crafting something heart-wrenchingly vivid out of more than one global experience Read more »| 11 Oct 2022 -
AlbumsMykki Blanco – Stay Close to Music
Multifaceted artist Mykki Blanco returns with Stay Close to Music, offering an emotional journey guided through a multitude of twisting genres Read more »| 11 Oct 2022 -
AlbumsTove Lo – Dirt Femme
Dirt Femme is a mixed bag for Tove Lo as she explores new paths for herself Read more »| 10 Oct 2022 -
AlbumsBill Callahan – YTI⅃AƎЯ
Masterful songwriter Bill Callahan shares an open-hearted and invigorating new collection of songs Read more »| 10 Oct 2022