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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AlbumsCaptain - This is Hazelville
This is Hazelville' is full of good songs - but the professionalism of Captain has a dulling effect Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
AlbumsBeezewax - Who to Salute
By the end, you're left feeling cheated, bemused and strangely empty Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
AlbumsKasabian - 'Empire'
Despite their own lofty claims, Kasabian's second album is not the best guitar album of our times. Far from it, in fact. Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
Singles
The River Detectives - Blue Collar love Song
An appendage to the genre without being a notable addition. Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
Singles
Dashboard Confessional - Don't Wait [Vagrant]
Dashboard Confessional find a formulaic three-chord trick that works and run with it Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
Albums
Rooster - Circles and Satellites
Slightly more credible than Busted, Circles and Satellites is consistent, but too generic to have any real highlights Read more »| 13 Sep 2006
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Singles
Robbie Williams - Rudebox
Robbie goes hip hop - God help us all Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
Singles
Iron Maiden - The Reincarnation of Benjamin Breeg
all the ingredients a fan would want Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
Albums
Thea Gilmore - 'Harpo's Ghost'
Featuring, but certainly not starring, Mike Scott. Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
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Nuala - Shine
If you like Dido and The Corrs, chances are you'll love this Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
AlbumsM Ward - Post-War
Catchy enough to appeal to the passive listener, interesting enough to appeal to the discerning audience, and out-there enough to appeal to the snobs Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
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Lisa Germano - In The Maybe World
like a birthday girl trying on party hats Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
Singles
Korova - Just Like Peter Cook
Dig beneath the overwrought and melodramatic vocals and there's a lot of promise to be found in this debut single from the Edinburgh locals Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
AlbumsThe Mountain Goats - Get Lonely
...simple, yet thoroughly melodic stories of love told with eloquent honesty. Read more »| 13 Sep 2006 -
Singles
Paolo Nutini - Jenny Don't Be Hasty
A rough-cut sound beyond his years; this has a sound that's bound to go transatlantic Read more »| 13 Sep 2006