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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AlbumsParquet Courts – Wide Awake!
There is rather a lot to be angry about right now, but with Wide Awake! Parquet Courts remind us to dance and have a good time, despite the impending apocalypse Read more »| 18 May 2018 -
AlbumsCourtney Barnett – Tell Me How You Really Feel
There's no sign of a sophomore slump on Tell Me How You Really Feel, an album that doesn't better Courtney Barnett's stellar debut, but certainly does no harm to her burgeoning oeuvre Read more »| 18 May 2018 -
AlbumsArctic Monkeys – Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino
A nuanced look at Alex Turner’s Sheffield-to-L.A. stardom coupled with an original take on the 2018 we've all experienced, Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino shoots for the moon – and ends up in an endless line for tacos at a pop-up near Clavius Read more »| 11 May 2018 -
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Simian Mobile Disco – Murmurations
Simian Mobile Disco and the Deep Throat Choir entwine their worlds on Murmurations creating an energised exploration of the power of both the human voice and electronic music Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
AlbumsLa Luz – Floating Features
La Luz walk the line between their trusted surf-noir and a heavier dose of spaghetti western with a tremendous sure-footing on third album Floating Features Read more »| 09 May 2018 -
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Beach House – 7
While the fruits of their reinvention aren't always compelling here, 7 is still a solid first step heralding Beach House's next phase Read more »| 08 May 2018
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The Sea and Cake – Any Day
The consistent and prolific The Sea and Cake return after their longest time away and fall right back into their familiar sound with eleventh album Any Day Read more »| 08 May 2018 -
AlbumsAidan Moffat & RM Hubbert – Here Lies the Body
RM Hubbert and Arab Strap's Aidan Moffat team up – with some formidable help from Siobhan Wilson – for an unpredictable and diverse new album Read more »| 05 May 2018 -
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Tess Roby – Beacon
Inspired by family trips to Lancashire, Tess Roby's debut album Beacon hints at grander things to come Read more »| 02 May 2018 -
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Vive la Void – Vive la Void
Vive la Void can be intriguing and enveloping if given the time and space to truly immerse yourself in it, but otherwise might leave only a fleeting impression Read more »| 02 May 2018 -
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Jack Ladder & The Dreamlanders – Blue Poles
With his fifth album Blue Poles, Jack Ladder weaves together tragedy and comedy taking dark musings and melancholic melodies into a career high Read more »| 02 May 2018 -
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Sugar Candy Mountain – Do Right
Sugar Candy Mountain fuse their vintage psychedelia with a more modern synthetic flavouring on Do Right Read more »| 02 May 2018 -
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The Common Cold – Shut Up! Yo Liberals!
Shut Up! Yo Liberals! is not an easy listen, but The Common Cold are a much-needed antidote to modern post-punk’s perfectly poised niceness Read more »| 02 May 2018 -
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GNOD – Chapel Perilous
While Chapel Perilous isn't exactly a pleasurable experience, there's still plenty to sink your teeth into Read more »| 02 May 2018 -
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Pinkshinyultrablast – Miserable Miracles
Pinkshinyultrablast's third long-player Miserable Miracles finds them continuing to pay unashamed homage to the 80s and 90s Read more »| 02 May 2018