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
The View - Same Jeans
a classically cut track that revisits the zestiest moments of The La's Read more »| 11 Jan 2007 -
Singles
WinterKids - Tape It
Neo-British indie with a fun, blithe edge and a quirky twist. Read more »| 11 Jan 2007 -
Ep
The Draymin - Rise Up EP
this Fife quartet have reproduced their idols' swaggering defiance with verbatim precision Read more »| 11 Jan 2007 -
Singles
The Ordinary Boys - I Luv U
Like a puppy licking up its own vomit àthis is hard to stomach. Read more »| 11 Jan 2007 -
SinglesJamie Woon - Wayfaring Stranger
Songs In The Key of Kez Read more »| 11 Jan 2007 -
Albums
Freshfabrik - Finest
The nadir of a once strong career, it begs the question - ""why?"" Read more »| 11 Jan 2007
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SinglesRipchord - Lock Up Your Daughters (And Throw Away The Key) (1965)
not long out of school, but there's a certain accomplished maturity Read more »| 11 Jan 2007 -
Ep
Honeytrap - The Naked Dancing EP
An intriguing listen, although more likely to leave one ponderous than in the mood for dancing, fully clothed or otherwise. Read more »| 11 Jan 2007 -
Ep
Babyshambles - The Blinding EP
Marmite anyone? Read more »| 11 Jan 2007 -
Albums
Thunderbirds Are Now! - Make History
Pop-centric melodies and songs in major keys mixed with some electro weirdness and actual choruses. Read more »| 11 Jan 2007 -
Albums
Thee Moths - Glytchvölk Musique Concr'te
Jittering drumbeats and haunting snippets of half-songs Read more »| 11 Jan 2007 -
AlbumsThe Frames - The Cost
The Cost is music for the cusp of the maelstrom. Read more »| 11 Jan 2007 -
Albums
Lil' Chris - Lil' Chris
Does anyone else have a sneaking suspicion he's being less than sincere? Read more »| 11 Jan 2007 -
Albums
Desert Hearts - Hotsy Totsy Nagaski
Desert Hearts prove you don't need to be happy to make people smile Read more »| 11 Jan 2007 -
Albums
Make Good Your Escape - Never Come Back Here Again
Junctures of true brilliance fuse with Radiohead angst and a propensity to rely on a profound U2 influence. Read more »| 11 Jan 2007