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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SinglesThe Bees - Listening Man
As a chameleon-like exercise in replicating the sounds of another era it's remarkably successful. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Singles
Idlewild - A Ghost in the Arcade
They may be back, but it's no return to form yet. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
AlbumsTorche - Torche
This debut album sounds almost mathematically calculated to sit alongside The Cure et al on the first Crow soundtrack. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Albums
Reuben - In Nothing We Trust
Those who turn back at the first hurdle will only be missing out come the finishing line. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Albums
Grace - Detours
Frothy, obvious and self-righteous Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
AlbumsFridge - The Sun
Fridge simply draw you in, making you feel welcome and warm... Read more »| 10 Jul 2007
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AlbumsClinic - Funf
...just when you think they're preaching you the answers, they drag you into an alley and slash you with reverb. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Singles
The Horrors - She Is The New Thing
Goth-rock gods or a bunch of kids who've watched too many Hammer Horror films? Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Albums
Art Brut - It's A Bit Complicated
It's A Bit Complicated is the record The Libertines wish they'd made. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Albums
Tenebrous Liar - Tenebrous Liar
For those who like their post-blues thought-provoking and harrowing, Tenebrous Liar are a trip. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Singles
Malcolm Middleton - Fight Like The Night
Could be as close as Middleton has delivered to an upbeat pop single yet Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
AlbumsThe Nightwatchman - One Man Revolution
Songs of bitterness and revenge marks the premise of Tom Morello's solo singer-songwriter debut. Who could have predicted that a man more synonymous with rip... Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Albums
Action Group - Greed
Nods proudly to its influences, before shagging their wives and making off into the sunset Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Singles
Damn Shames - Dancing in the Aisles
It would be a damn shame if these lads don't reach a wider audience Read more »| 10 Jul 2007 -
Singles
The Aliens - Robot Man
A shamelessly, stupendously daft classic. Read more »| 10 Jul 2007