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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Albumssole and the Skyrider Band – sole and the Skyrider Band
Tim Holland's a sensitive sole: seemingly consumed by the imperialistic misdeeds of the western world after living in war-torn parts of Eastern Europe for a ... Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
Singles
The Dirty Dozen - November, 2007
It's a singles column, not a dating agency. And it ain't fussy, much... Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
AlbumsDave Gahan - Hourglass
Where Paper Monsters saw Dave Gahan peeping his head out from Depeche Mode's shadow to make an overdue claim as a songwriter, the bolder, comparatively bomba... Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
Singles
The Delta Fiasco - Paperhouse
A sound that screams of The Smiths and new romantic 80's bands intertwined, with a modern twist creates an interesting and indie infused tune. Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
AlbumsRadiohead - In Rainbows
Worth every penny. Read more »| 07 Nov 2007 -
Albums
Zeitkratzer with Lou Reed - Metal Machine Music
No voice, no tune, no real sense of structure and no concession to the listener whatsoever Read more »| 08 Oct 2007
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Singles
The Teenagers - Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson is god-awful, ear-bleeding shite Read more »| 08 Oct 2007 -
Singles
The Hives - Tick Tick Boom
Requires nothing more from you than a pair of ears Read more »| 08 Oct 2007 -
SinglesIan Brown - Illegal Attacks
Great tune, shame about the lyrics Read more »| 08 Oct 2007 -
Albums
The Rumble Strips - Girls and Weather
Ultimately more amusing than engaging Read more »| 08 Oct 2007 -
AlbumsKate Walsh - Tim's House
Fans of Gemma Hayes will rejoice that there is now another wispy singer-songwriter for them to curl up in bed and cry along to Read more »| 08 Oct 2007 -
Albums
Band of Horses - Cease To Begin
The oft overused and trite ""difficult second album syndrome,"" fits like a glove. Read more »| 08 Oct 2007 -
Singles
Alter Bridge - Rise Today
This song is shit. Vapid, commercial shit. Read more »| 08 Oct 2007 -
Singles
Air Traffic - No More Running Away
Bound together throughout by wistful piano and an infectious refrain Read more »| 08 Oct 2007 -
Albums
A Whisper in the Noise - Dry Land
The ratio of unremarkable misery to remarkable tenderness is too high Read more »| 08 Oct 2007