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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Albums
Ladyfinger - Heavy Hands
the same song ten times in half an hour Read more »| 11 Jan 2007 -
Ep
The DeLoreans - Shank EP
The pop appeal of the Deloreans excuses the fact they've not yet found their musical footing Read more »| 11 Jan 2007 -
SinglesThe Little Ones - Lovers Who Uncover
There's harmony aplenty and enough jangly guitar to last a lifetime Read more »| 11 Jan 2007 -
SinglesBiffy Clyro - Semi-Mental
Having sought out the midas touch of Rage Against the Machine producer GGGarth Richardson in Vancouver, Glasgow's favourite and possibly most prolific hard r... Read more »| 11 Jan 2007 -
EpUnion of Knives - Operated On EP
The brain says no, but the ears say yes Read more »| 11 Jan 2007 -
Singles
The Xcerts - Breathtaking Fight
Misleading titles can be a bitch. Read more »| 11 Jan 2007
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Albums
Joanna Newsom - Ys
For those that are ready and willing to put the work in, Ys has a capacity for rewards aplenty. Read more »| 11 Jan 2007 -
Singles
Jet - 'Bring it on Back'
There's nothing new here, but what Jet do, they do as well as anybody. Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
Albums
Various - Kerrang New Breed
Just the thing all the cool kids need to make sure they're name dropping the right bands at art school Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
Singles
Dogs - 'Soldier On'
The sort of song that inspires in the face of adversity Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
Singles
The Noisettes - 'Don't Give Up'
Awkward, scaling chords and vocals that would rouse even the most lethargic listener Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
Singles
Darkel - At The End Of The Sky
Whiffs of Serge Gainsbourg instrumentation and delicate orchestral touches can't conceal the fact that this is massively dull. Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
Singles
Boy Kill Boy - Shoot Me Down
Bell-like guitars and xylophone, simple but catchy keyboard, and Chris Peck's charming vocals Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
Albums
Unkle Bob - Sugar and Spite
The consistently late-night atmosphere of the album builds into a majestic folk climax Read more »| 12 Dec 2006 -
Albums
Pavement: Wowee Zowee - Sordid Sentinals
Pavement's 1995 classic is reissued, in a sweet new suit. Bob Nastanovich shares a few words on the matter with Sean Michaels. Read more »| 12 Dec 2006