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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AlbumsLa Dispute – Panorama
Michigan post-hardcore band La Dispute are titans of their scene, but on Panorama they also prove to be lyricists of the highest calibre Read more »| 29 Mar 2019 -
AlbumsC Duncan – Health
C Duncan takes a collaborative approach on his third album, creating a musical backdrop that's more dynamic than ever Read more »| 26 Mar 2019 -
AlbumsThese New Puritans – Inside the Rose
Marking a slight departure from their neo-classical past, Southend-on-Sea's These New Puritans have a punt at pop on Inside The Rose – and it’s a direct hit Read more »| 25 Mar 2019 -
AlbumsSleeper – The Modern Age
Two years after reuniting, Sleeper release The Modern Age – their first album in over 20 years suggests they may well have a bright future ahead of them Read more »| 25 Mar 2019 -
AlbumsEx Hex – It's Real
Ex Hex's post-punk style and blown-out aesthetics hit new heights on second album It's Real Read more »| 25 Mar 2019 -
AlbumsApparat – LP5
While LP5 can feel sluggish at times, Sascha Ring’s knack for constructing textured sonic architecture is still a draw Read more »| 22 Mar 2019
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AlbumsJayda G – Significant Changes
Jayda G’s Significant Changes balances melodic interludes and earthy dancefloor fillers with remarkable maturity for a debut album Read more »| 20 Mar 2019 -
AlbumsLafawndah – ANCESTOR BOY
Lafawandah's debut album, ANCESTOR BOY is consistently surprising and deeply engaging Read more »| 20 Mar 2019 -
AlbumsNilüfer Yanya – Miss Universe
Despite its 17-song length, it's hard to imagine Nilüfer Yanya's vision without each one of these tracks; Miss Universe hangs together effortlessly and each part feels as vital as the last Read more »| 20 Mar 2019 -
AlbumsAmerican Football – American Football (LP3)
American Football build on their distinct craft for creating odd pop songs and multi-minute epics on their third album Read more »| 19 Mar 2019 -
AlbumsThe Cinematic Orchestra – To Believe
To Believe is a triumphant showcase of The Cinematic Orchestra and their collaborators, and the finished result is stunning Read more »| 19 Mar 2019 -
AlbumsIbibio Sound Machine – Doko Mien
Doko Mien is an epic adventure through the ages as Ibibio Sound Machine take you on a voyage of soul-reviving, genre-defying discovery Read more »| 19 Mar 2019 -
AlbumsThe Brian Jonestown Massacre – The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Cult classics The Brian Jonestown Massacre return with their self-titled 18th studio album Read more »| 18 Mar 2019 -
AlbumsKaren O & Danger Mouse – Lux Prima
While it is endearing to hear Karen O working with a more patient form of songwriting, the raw energy and emotion of her best work isn’t present on Lux Prima Read more »| 15 Mar 2019 -
AlbumsBenjamin Francis Leftwich – Gratitude
While there are moments on Gratitude where Benjamin Francis Leftwich's positivity is genuinely very nice to hear, all in all his new album is musically beige and lyrically clichéd Read more »| 14 Mar 2019