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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AlbumsSelf Esteem – Compliments Please
Vocally and lyrically charged, Self Esteem’s debut is one that takes several paths in its journey, revealing Rebecca Taylor as a remarkable vocalist and a powerful lyricist Read more »| 27 Feb 2019 -
AlbumsSnapped Ankles – Stunning Luxury
Snapped Ankles build upon their debut with Stunning Luxury, a streamlined yet incisive take on everyday politics Read more »| 27 Feb 2019 -
AlbumsBayonne – Drastic Measures
Drastic Measures is a firm step up for Bayonne, an album that continues to demonstrate the development of his effervescent sonic world Read more »| 21 Feb 2019 -
AlbumsTeeth of the Sea – WRAITH
Occupying the same fertile underground as their Rocket Recordings stablemates, Teeth of the Sea deliver the goods once again on their latest album, Wraith Read more »| 21 Feb 2019 -
AlbumsMarkers – Heaven in the Dark Earth
With Heaven in the Dark Earth, Markers submerge the listener into their world of dignified silences, where the slightest movement of fingers on a fret board creates heightened drama Read more »| 21 Feb 2019 -
AlbumsAvril Lavigne – Head Above Water
An unfortunate, pretty bog-standard collection of pop songs fails to help Avril Lavigne stay afloat on her first record in five years Read more »| 21 Feb 2019
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AlbumsSleaford Mods – Eton Alive
Sleaford Mods' latest album, Eton Alive is a belch in the face of the architects of austerity, a cry of sheer life amid an increasingly deadening environment Read more »| 21 Feb 2019 -
AlbumsDesperate Journalist – In Search of the Miraculous
The London four-piece return with a transcendent new album that's the next stage in their evolution Read more »| 19 Feb 2019 -
AlbumsJulia Jacklin – Crushing
Julia Jacklin returns with a remarkable second album which explores the quietly devastating aspects of love and heartbreak Read more »| 18 Feb 2019 -
AlbumsJames Yorkston – The Route to the Harmonium
James Yorkston's latest solo album is a captivating listen that demands your attention Read more »| 18 Feb 2019 -
AlbumsHoliday Ghosts – West Bay Playroom
The sprightly, jukebox days of rock'n'roll are given a cheeky, 21st century makeover on Holiday Ghosts’ sophomore album West Bay Playroom Read more »| 13 Feb 2019 -
AlbumsMillencolin – SOS
Millencolin’s first release in four years sees the Swedish punks tackle the chaos of modern life with a driving dose of nostalgic 90s skate-punk Read more »| 13 Feb 2019 -
AlbumsLadytron – Ladytron
If you're already invested in Ladytron's icy yet sleek sound, then their eponymous sixth album is a welcome if not wholly groundbreaking return Read more »| 13 Feb 2019 -
AlbumsSavage Mansion – Revision Ballads
The debut record from Craig Angus under the Savage Mansion name covers an impressive amount of ground, from smart ass power pop to grubby, loud and loose rock'n'roll Read more »| 13 Feb 2019 -
AlbumsPiroshka – Brickbat
Featuring members of Lush, Piroshka's debut is a sparky and genre-spanning showcase of songcraft and ambition Read more »| 12 Feb 2019