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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AlbumsAlpines – Full Bloom
With their new album, Alpines demonstrate that they’re a duo unwilling to hold back. Read more »| 14 Nov 2018 -
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North Atlantic Oscillation – Grind Show
With Grind Show, North Atlantic Oscillation continue to expand the sonically rich and vibrant universe they’ve created for themselves Read more »| 12 Nov 2018 -
AlbumsLiela Moss – My Name Is Safe In Your Mouth
While Liela Moss' debut won’t push her into iconic status, it cements her position as one of the most potent voices in British music Read more »| 09 Nov 2018 -
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Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra – The Capitol Studio Sessions
While Jeff Goldblum is free to coast on his unique charm, he might want to consider focusing on something other than his lounge act Read more »| 09 Nov 2018 -
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SHVPES – Greater Than
It may be Greater Than by name, but Birmingham outfit SHVPES' sophomore effort is unfortunately quite far from being a great record Read more »| 08 Nov 2018 -
Epwhenyoung – Given Up EP
Following the release of a string of singles, Limerick trio whenyoung have finally unveiled their debut EP, Given Up, and it's an indie-pop gem Read more »| 08 Nov 2018
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AlbumsKwamie Liv – Lovers That Come and Go
Lovers That Come and Go is at its best when it deviates from pop conventions, blending electronic and organic and illuminating Kwamie Liv's inherent songwriting talent Read more »| 07 Nov 2018 -
Epboygenius – boygenius EP
The EP from the supergroup made up of Phoebe Bridgers, Julien Baker and Lucy Dacus widens the horizons of each artist while simultaneously nailing down what makes each one of them unique. Read more »| 07 Nov 2018 -
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Camila Fuchs – Heart Pressed Between Stones
The droning, immersive electronic psychedelia of Camila Fuchs' second album, Heart Pressed Between Stones, can occasionally, as a listener, make you feel lost Read more »| 06 Nov 2018 -
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The Ninth Wave – FLESCH EP
The Ninth Wave's latest EP is a widescreen statement of intent that sees them shed their early alt-rock crunch for swooping synths and cavernous drums Read more »| 05 Nov 2018 -
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Free Love – Luxury Hits EP
In a similar vein to Free Love’s single If You Want Me Now these songs are a more highly attuned form of pop music that is aware of itself and its surroundings. Read more »| 05 Nov 2018 -
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Bill Ryder-Jones – Yawn
Bill Ryder-Jones returns with an immersive, melancholic fourth solo-effort retaining the sincerity and intimacy that have characterised his post-Coral work Read more »| 30 Oct 2018 -
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Objekt – Cocoon Crush
After a four year absence, Objekt returns to PAN with Cocoon Crush. The Berlin-based artist's sophomore album introduces yet another side to his multifaceted sound Read more »| 29 Oct 2018 -
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Miya Folick – Premonitions
Miya Folick's debut album shapeshifts through various genres and moods without ever losing momentum Read more »| 26 Oct 2018 -
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Paul Smith – Diagrams
Despite being occasionally repetitive, on Diagrams the Maxïmo Park frontman cements his place as a solo artist and a brilliant songwriter Read more »| 25 Oct 2018