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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AlbumsM. Ward - Hold Time
Hold Time stands at 5’ 8”. She has tumbling auburn hair, wears a frail sash emblazoned with her country of origin, and stands on the catwalk with... Read more »| 29 Jan 2009 -
AlbumsMV+EE - Drone Trailer
If Sonic Youth ever decided to jam with Neil Young, then they might end up in similar territory to MV+EE. Matt Valentine and Erika Elder (the MV+EE of their ... Read more »| 29 Jan 2009 -
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Phosphorescent - To Willie
There's enough of a contemporary twist on the material to make this seem worthwhile Read more »| 29 Jan 2009 -
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Wavves - Wavvves
Nathan Williams' sophomore effort's not quite a masterpiece, but pretty soon these Wavves will come crashing in. Read more »| 28 Jan 2009 -
AlbumsThe View - Which Bitch?
It doesn't bode well for the second View album from the outset, arse-clenchingly awful title apart. Supermarket-indie bands are finding it difficult ... Read more »| 28 Jan 2009 -
AlbumsTé - If That Is What Is Being Thought, Liberated Sound Talks The Depth Of "Musical" World
Whilst the hipsters of the world are currently crapping their pants about all the great bands getting pumped out of Canada (“...and Tokyo Police Club e... Read more »| 28 Jan 2009
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The Presidents of the United States of America - Ladybug EP
Some bands grow old disgracefully, comprised of dinosaur rock stars who seem oblivious to the fact that they are no longer 19. The Presidents were never cool... Read more »| 28 Jan 2009 -
Albums
Mike Bones - A Fool For Everyone
Mike Bones, New York guitarist with Soldiers of Fortune and Cass McCombs, releases his second solo album on Vice Records. Read more »| 27 Jan 2009 -
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zZz - Running With the Beast
Approximately half of a good album... but that also means half of a bad album Read more »| 27 Jan 2009 -
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Glen Tilbrook & The Fluffers - Pandemonium Ensues
The energy that gushed out of Squeeze is disturbingly absent Read more »| 27 Jan 2009 -
Singles
Mitchell Museum - Warning Bells
According to Michel Foucault, medieval folk would deal with their mentally ill by chucking them on a 'ship of fools' and letting them set sail together into ... Read more »| 27 Jan 2009 -
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Enfant Bastard - The Best of Enfant Bastard
Everyone needs a bit of Enfant Bastard in their lives. Artists like Ariel Pink have managed to push lo-fi to its creative limits, but Enfant Bastard, with so... Read more »| 27 Jan 2009 -
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Viva Stereo - Roar Lion Roar
Fence Collective mainstays Viva Stereo are stretched to the limits by personal circumstances: with members scattered from Aberdeen to Leicester, it's a wonde... Read more »| 27 Jan 2009 -
Singles
The King Blues - Save The World, Get The Girl
Jonny ‘Itch’ Fox is not without talent. Save The World, Get The Girl portrays him as a bomb disposal expert, a Shaolin master, and a caped crusad... Read more »| 27 Jan 2009 -
SinglesDaniel Merriweather feat. Wale - Change
Ronson's right-hand man fails to deliver on lacklustre debut. Read more »| 27 Jan 2009