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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AlbumsThe Drums – The Drums
Can these California surf-synthesists expect a backlash? Absolutely; they look like the distilled essence of Calvin Klein model chic, their sound is so impec... Read more »| 01 Jun 2010 -
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Harvey Milk - A Small Turn Of Human Kindness
This comes thundering out of a reluctant stereo like super-massive sauropods in a war for territory. Feet push off hillsides as their long necks swing amidst... Read more »| 01 Jun 2010 -
AlbumsJohnny Flynn – Been Listening
Much like its predecessor, A Larum, Johnny Flynn’s sophomore album treads a fine line between rustic pomposity and gritty inventiveness. Reinforced by ... Read more »| 01 Jun 2010 -
AlbumsDavid Tort – Nervous Nitelife
The Nervous Nitelife series continues with a mix by Spanish DJ David Tort, who is apparently the first DJ to be sponsored by Nike. Why a DJ needs a sports co... Read more »| 01 Jun 2010 -
AlbumsKing Britt – The Intricate Beauty
Apparently, The Intricate Beauty is the “final conventional dance album King Britt will ever make”. Thank God for that. Of the eleven tra... Read more »| 31 May 2010 -
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Club 8 – The People's Record
Sweden’s Club 8 have a reputation as a fairly happy bunch (deceptively miserable domestic hit Jesus Walk With Me notwithstanding). But with titles like... Read more »| 31 May 2010
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Richard Hawley – False Lights from the Land EP
False Lights from the Land is rather more niche than any of Hawley’s previous releases, having been inspired exclusively by “the sea&rdqu... Read more »| 31 May 2010 -
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Anarbor – The Words You Don't Swallow
At a certain point in television shows, writers will often bring in an ‘edgy’ character. This character plays guitar, sings in a band – may... Read more »| 31 May 2010 -
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Roky Erickson with Okkervil River – True Love Cast Out All Evil
Formerly of garage rock pioneers The 13th Floor Elevators, time has mellowed Roky Erickson's rasping wail to a soothing country croon. Time, electro-shock th... Read more »| 28 May 2010 -
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Peter Wolf Crier – Inter-Be
As a two-man band, Peter Wolf Crier wrings great mileage from Spartan ingredients. Former Wars of 1812 member Peter Pisano – Crier’s heart and so... Read more »| 28 May 2010 -
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Various – Ginga: The Sound of Brazilian Football
Thanks to George Burley, we need another team to cheer on in this World Cup; that they must be good at football is a given, but if the country of choice has ... Read more »| 28 May 2010 -
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Hot Hot Heat – Future Breeds
The fifth album is an awkward beast, generally three releases after initial public interest wanes, yet at least two to go before establishing permane... Read more »| 28 May 2010 -
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Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti – Before Today
When the retro revival finally runs its course, you’ve got to wonder what’ll happen to Ariel Rosenberg. So immersed in the sound of nosta... Read more »| 28 May 2010 -
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Applicants – Escape From Kraken Castle
It may not have been their intention, but Applicants have created something immensely rare with Escape From Kraken Castle – more enjoyment is to b... Read more »| 28 May 2010 -
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Trash Talk – Eyes & Nines
Screaming out of Sacramento, Trash Talk arrive at their second full-length in five years with experience and venom. Aided by the capable hands of producer Jo... Read more »| 27 May 2010