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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AlbumsRichard Dawson – 2020
Returning from the early-medieval north to the 21st century, Richard Dawson has crafted another masterpiece Read more »| 10 Oct 2019 -
AlbumsElbow – Giants of All Sizes
A record defined by its darkness, Elbow's eighth album Giants of All Sizes is gritty, graceful and vital Read more »| 10 Oct 2019 -
AlbumsCurrent Affairs – Object & Subject
Glasgow post-punks, featuring current and former members of Anxiety and Shopping, impress with an energetic collection of their work so far Read more »| 09 Oct 2019 -
AlbumsKim Gordon – No Home Record
Kim Gordon’s first solo album is a breathtaking barrage of noise, anger and humour Read more »| 08 Oct 2019 -
AlbumsBig Thief – Two Hands
Big Thief return with the warm, direct and brilliant Two Hands, their second album of 2019 Read more »| 07 Oct 2019 -
AlbumsDIIV – Deceiver
DIIV's new album is a dark but empathetic account of coming to terms with physical and mental pain, and how an individual's behaviour and experiences can touch all of those around them Read more »| 07 Oct 2019
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AlbumsCarla dal Forno – Look Up Sharp
On her second LP, Carla dal Forno sharpens her songwriting to create a record of creeping beauty Read more »| 02 Oct 2019 -
AlbumsDanny Brown – uknowhatimsaying¿
With production help from Q-Tip, and guest spots from a great cast of collaborators, Danny Brown returns with an album filled with high class raps and gravity-defying production Read more »| 02 Oct 2019 -
AlbumsAngel Olsen – All Mirrors
Angel Olsen returns with a dramatic, devastating new record with some unpredictable flourishes Read more »| 30 Sep 2019 -
AlbumsGirl Band – The Talkies
Girl Band build on the sound of their influential debut album with their second record, The Talkies Read more »| 23 Sep 2019 -
AlbumsSheryl Crow – THREADS
On what she's claimed will be her last album, nine-time Grammy Award winner Sheryl Crow hopes covers and duets are enough to make fans happy Read more »| 17 Sep 2019 -
AlbumsAlasdair Roberts – The Fiery Margin
Startlingly original and yet somehow a nostalgic comfort in these worrying times, Alasdair Roberts is one of the best we've got Read more »| 17 Sep 2019 -
AlbumsChastity Belt – Chastity Belt
The fourth LP from Seattle four-piece Chastity Belt is a gentle ode to the potency of self-care Read more »| 17 Sep 2019 -
AlbumsMolly Sarlé – Karaoke Angel
Molly Sarlé’s first record without her Mountain Man bandmates sees her attempt to take control of her own story Read more »| 16 Sep 2019 -
AlbumsHiss Golden Messenger – Terms of Surrender
Terms of Surrender is a major step forward for MC Taylor's Hiss Golden Messenger Read more »| 16 Sep 2019