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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AlbumsEwan Cruickshanks – A Glasgow Band
A Glasgow Band is full of relatable, heartfelt and often humorous lyrics that will help no end in establishing Cruickshanks as one of Scotland’s songwriters to watch Read more »| 05 Feb 2018 -
AlbumsSoft Riot – The Outsider in the Mirrors
The Outsider in the Mirrors negates current trends despite looking to nostalgia for inspiration, and in turn sounds refreshingly strange and exciting Read more »| 05 Feb 2018 -
AlbumsPalmbomen II – Memories of Cindy
Memories of Cindy passes like a soothing, aesthetically consistent train journey, with little detail standing out Read more »| 02 Feb 2018 -
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Chris Dave and the Drumhedz – Chris Dave and the Drumhedz
Superstar jazz drummer Chris Dave's new album is full to the brim with guest contributions from the likes of Anderson .Paak, SiR and Bilal Read more »| 01 Feb 2018 -
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Anna Burch – Quit the Curse
A record full of catchy pop tunes and little curveballs, Anna Burch's Quit the Curse is a mature, confident debut Read more »| 01 Feb 2018 -
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Stef Chura – Messes
Messes on the whole is similarly split in terms of quality; even so, there’s more than enough pep here to stoke anticipation for whatever Chura does next Read more »| 29 Jan 2018
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DZ Deathrays – Bloody Lovely
While there are fun moments on Bloody Lovely, which we reckon will sound great in a sweaty basement. Beyond that, there isn't really a lot else to this record Read more »| 29 Jan 2018 -
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Hookworms – Microshift
Microshift utilises Hookworms' propensity for psychedelia and takes it somewhere new, resulting in their most accessible record to date Read more »| 29 Jan 2018 -
EpNightwave – Sanctuary EP
Sanctuary reflects Nightwave’s boldness as a performer and producer; the product of an artist who continues to make courageous creative strides Read more »| 29 Jan 2018 -
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Field Music – Open Here
Open Here is the seventh album from the Wearside brothers, and it continues their musical exploration, adding another gleaming jewel to their increasingly impressive canon Read more »| 29 Jan 2018 -
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RHYE – BLOOD
Sophisticated, soulful arrangements permeate BLOOD, with strings and soft keys punctuating the space between Milosh's alluring, contralto vocals Read more »| 29 Jan 2018 -
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Glen Hansard – Between Two Shores
More of the same from the modern Irish balladeer? Kind of. There's something stirring, though Read more »| 26 Jan 2018 -
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H.C. McEntire – Lionheart
The Mount Moriah singer's debut solo LP is a forgettable batch of Nashville country-inspired songs Read more »| 26 Jan 2018 -
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Ty Segall – Freedom's Goblin
Freedom's Goblin is a sprawling 19 track, 75 minute opus jam-packed with all manner of sonic exploration Read more »| 23 Jan 2018 -
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Dream Wife – Dream Wife
Dream Wife's self-titled debut album perfectly captures their live energy, packed with punk thrashers and pop gems Read more »| 23 Jan 2018