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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AlbumsCallum Easter – Here or Nowhere
Callum Easter's much-anticipated debut album is the sound of an artist constantly reinventing himself Read more »| 01 Apr 2019 -
AlbumsTy Segall and the Freedom Band – Deforming Lobes
Deforming Lobes sees Ty Segall infallibly cement himself as a tyrant of stoner rock: it excites in its furious passion Read more »| 29 Mar 2019 -
AlbumsJoni Void – Mise En Abyme
Jean Cousin's sophomore album as Joni Void, Mise En Abyme is a lot to unravel, but that disentanglement is its own reward Read more »| 29 Mar 2019 -
AlbumsWill Burns & Hannah Peel – Chalk Hill Blue
On Chalk Hill Blue Hannah Peel and Will Burns manage to balance a terrible sadness with moments of absolute beauty Read more »| 29 Mar 2019 -
AlbumsLa Dispute – Panorama
Michigan post-hardcore band La Dispute are titans of their scene, but on Panorama they also prove to be lyricists of the highest calibre Read more »| 29 Mar 2019 -
AlbumsC Duncan – Health
C Duncan takes a collaborative approach on his third album, creating a musical backdrop that's more dynamic than ever Read more »| 26 Mar 2019
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AlbumsThese New Puritans – Inside the Rose
Marking a slight departure from their neo-classical past, Southend-on-Sea's These New Puritans have a punt at pop on Inside The Rose – and it’s a direct hit Read more »| 25 Mar 2019 -
AlbumsSleeper – The Modern Age
Two years after reuniting, Sleeper release The Modern Age – their first album in over 20 years suggests they may well have a bright future ahead of them Read more »| 25 Mar 2019 -
AlbumsEx Hex – It's Real
Ex Hex's post-punk style and blown-out aesthetics hit new heights on second album It's Real Read more »| 25 Mar 2019 -
AlbumsApparat – LP5
While LP5 can feel sluggish at times, Sascha Ring’s knack for constructing textured sonic architecture is still a draw Read more »| 22 Mar 2019 -
AlbumsJayda G – Significant Changes
Jayda G’s Significant Changes balances melodic interludes and earthy dancefloor fillers with remarkable maturity for a debut album Read more »| 20 Mar 2019 -
AlbumsLafawndah – ANCESTOR BOY
Lafawandah's debut album, ANCESTOR BOY is consistently surprising and deeply engaging Read more »| 20 Mar 2019 -
AlbumsNilüfer Yanya – Miss Universe
Despite its 17-song length, it's hard to imagine Nilüfer Yanya's vision without each one of these tracks; Miss Universe hangs together effortlessly and each part feels as vital as the last Read more »| 20 Mar 2019 -
AlbumsAmerican Football – American Football (LP3)
American Football build on their distinct craft for creating odd pop songs and multi-minute epics on their third album Read more »| 19 Mar 2019 -
AlbumsThe Cinematic Orchestra – To Believe
To Believe is a triumphant showcase of The Cinematic Orchestra and their collaborators, and the finished result is stunning Read more »| 19 Mar 2019