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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AlbumsBauhaus – The Bela Session
The Bela Session is a little piece of gothic rock history that should sit proudly in the record collection of any fan of The Cure, Joy Divison, Siouxsie and the Banshees et al Read more »| 20 Nov 2018 -
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Beerjacket – Silver Cords
From time to time, shifts in tone can be a little disorientating but Silver Cords is an impressive endeavour from Beerjacket, a songwriter who thinks deeper than most about his art Read more »| 20 Nov 2018 -
EpCrooked Teeth – Honey EP
Despite their good intentions to be both colourful and out of the ordinary, Crooked Teeth's latest effort fails to tap into the trio's clear potential Read more »| 15 Nov 2018 -
AlbumsErrant Boy – Memory Fractures
Errant Boy's latest album is complex with a lot to take in, but it's well worth ruminating on Read more »| 14 Nov 2018 -
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Alpines – Full Bloom
With their new album, Alpines demonstrate that they’re a duo unwilling to hold back. Read more »| 14 Nov 2018 -
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North Atlantic Oscillation – Grind Show
With Grind Show, North Atlantic Oscillation continue to expand the sonically rich and vibrant universe they’ve created for themselves Read more »| 12 Nov 2018
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Liela Moss – My Name Is Safe In Your Mouth
While Liela Moss' debut won’t push her into iconic status, it cements her position as one of the most potent voices in British music Read more »| 09 Nov 2018 -
AlbumsJeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra – The Capitol Studio Sessions
While Jeff Goldblum is free to coast on his unique charm, he might want to consider focusing on something other than his lounge act Read more »| 09 Nov 2018 -
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SHVPES – Greater Than
It may be Greater Than by name, but Birmingham outfit SHVPES' sophomore effort is unfortunately quite far from being a great record Read more »| 08 Nov 2018 -
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whenyoung – Given Up EP
Following the release of a string of singles, Limerick trio whenyoung have finally unveiled their debut EP, Given Up, and it's an indie-pop gem Read more »| 08 Nov 2018 -
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Kwamie Liv – Lovers That Come and Go
Lovers That Come and Go is at its best when it deviates from pop conventions, blending electronic and organic and illuminating Kwamie Liv's inherent songwriting talent Read more »| 07 Nov 2018 -
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boygenius – boygenius EP
The EP from the supergroup made up of Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus widens the horizons of each artist while simultaneously nailing down what makes each one of them unique. Read more »| 07 Nov 2018 -
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Camila Fuchs – Heart Pressed Between Stones
The droning, immersive electronic psychedelia of Camila Fuchs' second album, Heart Pressed Between Stones, can occasionally, as a listener, make you feel lost Read more »| 06 Nov 2018 -
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The Ninth Wave – FLESCH EP
The Ninth Wave's latest EP is a widescreen statement of intent that sees them shed their early alt-rock crunch for swooping synths and cavernous drums Read more »| 05 Nov 2018 -
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Free Love – Luxury Hits EP
In a similar vein to Free Love’s single If You Want Me Now these songs are a more highly attuned form of pop music that is aware of itself and its surroundings. Read more »| 05 Nov 2018