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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AlbumsAlkaline Trio - Goddamnit
Suitable for dancing or for being a big sobbing mess on the floor Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
AlbumsLos Campesinos! - Hold On Now, Youngster
Hold On Now, Youngster will meet the expectations of all but the most unreasonably smitten fan in every way but one: the album is sorely let down by the loudness of the production Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
Singles
Jaymay - Gray or Blue
To put it bluntly, it's beautiful. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
Singles
Autocolt - Demo 01
The aural equivalent of snakebite and black spilled down a stinking leather jacket. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
Singles
Korn - Hold On
Korn's best ain't what it used to be. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
SinglesOperator Please - Get What You Want
Fast, fun and eventually annoying. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008
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Albums
We Are Scientists - Brain Thrust Mastery
Just enough redeeming features to warrant the extension of an olive branch. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
Albums
Throw Me The Statue - Moonbeams
A vaguely pleasant slog. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
Albums
The Duke Spirit - Neptune
Is it enough progress after a four year hiatus? Alas, no! Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
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Thao with the Get Down Stay Down - We Brave Bee Stings And All
Laden with as much sunshine-fuelled pop as is possible for your bleak, midwinter senses to handle. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
Albums
Primitai - Through the Gates of Hell
Should you appreciate this on a purely ironic level, you are a total bastard. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
Albums
White Hinterland - Phylactery Factory
A lyrical prowess and groove worthy of Van Morrison. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
Singles
Stardeath and White Dwarfs - Toast and Marmalade For Tea/Chemical
I entreat you to try and suppress your gag reflex long enough to reach song two. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
Ep
The 4/5s - White Russian EP
An atmospheric, almost psychedelic mantra. Read more »| 06 Mar 2008 -
Albums
Nada Surf - Lucky
On the strength of this, the Brooklyn trio's luck is far from out Read more »| 06 Mar 2008