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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AlbumsSix Organs of Admittance - Shelter From The Ash
The coruscating passages he brews with a plectrum are often intoxicatingly brilliant. Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
AlbumsRepublic Of Loose - Aaagh!
When it comes to creating hook-laden floor fillers Republic Of Loose can funk right off Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
AlbumsMotion City Soundtrack - Even If It Kills Me
Up-tempo melodies flow from the opening bars of the first track. Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
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mewithoutYou - Brother Sister
A very good band, despite the God-fearing name and biblical lyrics. Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
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Marseille Figs - The Dirty Canyon
This is Wild West saloon, honkytonk, Cajun, spit 'n sawdust, frontier-town, barnstorming rabble-rousing Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
AlbumsImani Coppola - The Black & White Album
Not Everything in Black & White makes sense. Read more »| 07 Nov 2007
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Friska Viljor - Bravo!
Hits the balance squarely between innocent optimism and sentimental melancholy. Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
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Cruiser - Northern Electric
So honest they make Belle & Sebastian seem callous. Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
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Clockcleaner - Babylon Rules
Lullabies for an AIDS-infected world. Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
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Charalambides - Likeness
A dizzying mesh of droll, stoner strumming and satanic axe-burning. Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
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Augie March - Moo, You Bloody Choir
Haunting enough to engross the most sombre of hearts. Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
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Aerial - My God, It's Full of Stars
Instrumental noise pop with feeling. Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
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Jack Penate - Matinee
May be the perfect tonic for some, but even then, surely only in small measures. Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
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Akron/Family - Love Is Simple
A truly original, brilliantly daft, wholly enjoyable piece of work Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
Singles
Frightened Rabbit - Be Less Rude
Packs just enough verve and attitude to elevate it from the daily guitar-based grind Read more »| 07 Nov 2007