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 Kills - Midnight Boom
This allegedly platonic couple have lost none of their carnal musical chemistry Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
AlbumsThe Brian Jonestown Massacre - My Bloody Underground
This is an album that will baffle the indie flock. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
Singles
Nina Nastasia - What She Doesn't Know
Nastasia needs only a few lunges to express the melancholy position of being in an affair with a married person. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
Singles
Ida Maria - Stella
All the emphasis on Janis Joplin obscures her slightly. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
SinglesFoals - Cassius
Their songs are inherently thrilling. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
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Various Artists - All The Rage
Even this budget-priced purchase seem a five quid extravagance. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008
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Various Artists - A Weevil In A Biscuit
surprisingly consistent in style and mood. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
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Songdog - A Wretched Sinner's Song
With a touch more restraint, Songdog could truly be capable of creating music that would come close to anything produced by their illustrious peers. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
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The Ruby Suns - Sea Lion
Postcards from the best summer holiday you never had. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
AlbumsSine Star Project - Building Humans
Proves they know how to smash and grab attention, now they just need to work on holding onto it. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
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Sheryl Crow - Detours
Despite small flashes of potential this is just another Sheryl Crow album. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
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Rocket From the Crypt - Live
A fine epilogue Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
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Protest the Hero - Fortress
Imagination, ambition, and, crucially, enough hard rock gold to fill up any metal album twice over. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
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Our Last Night - The Ghosts Among Us
Go on, give yourself a treat and feel the pain of being 15 again Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
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Jefferson Pepper - American Evolution Vol. 1
An expansive concept that undoubtedly contains something for everyone Read more »| 06 Mar 2008