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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AlbumsIbeyi – Ash
An astonishing, beautiful second album from the French-Cuban sisters, Ibeyi Read more »| 27 Sep 2017 -
AlbumsProtomartyr – Relatives in Descent
Protomartyr turn grappling with the inexplicable nature of all things into something genuinely fruitful, and Relatives in Descent could be their best record yet Read more »| 26 Sep 2017 -
AlbumsAndrew Weatherall – Qualia
The new album from Andrew Weatherall has an experimental feel to it meaning this long player perhaps isn't for everyone Read more »| 26 Sep 2017 -
AlbumsAdam Holmes & The Embers – Midnight Milk
Midnight Milk may not be particularly groundbreaking, but that helps to make it all the more comforting Read more »| 25 Sep 2017 -
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Stephen McLaren – We Used to Go Raving
With an overcast demeanour and a healthy dose of cynicism, the debut solo effort from Stephen McLaren is a quintessential Central Belt record Read more »| 25 Sep 2017 -
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Vessels – The Great Distraction
Delving deeper into electronica, Vessels' fourth studio album could well be their best album to date Read more »| 25 Sep 2017
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Wolf Alice – Visions of a Life
Visions of a Life successfully brings together a variety of influences to create 12 eclectic songs that each carry Wolf Alice's signature sound Read more »| 25 Sep 2017 -
AlbumsBenjamin Clementine – I Tell a Fly
Though the second half drags, Benjamin Clementine's I Tell a Fly demands repeat listens, and promises sustained delight Read more »| 25 Sep 2017 -
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Omni – Multi-task
Building upon the strengths of their debut, Deluxe, Omni's Multi-task is much more of a grower, but over time proves itself to be a triumphant lesson in post-punk Read more »| 20 Sep 2017 -
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Wolves in the Throne Room – Thrice Woven
Thrice Woven is a beautifully composed black metal record that stands up with all the greats Read more »| 19 Sep 2017 -
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Phoebe Bridgers – Stranger in the Alps
When Phoebe Bridgers gets it right on Stranger in the Alps, you can see her making a long career of this Read more »| 19 Sep 2017 -
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Cristobal and the Sea – Exitoca
Cristobal and the Sea take us on a frustrating quick-fire journey through genres, which sadly lacks cohesion Read more »| 19 Sep 2017 -
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Chelsea Wolfe – Hiss Spun
Hopefully Hiss Spun is the album that transcends Chelsea Wolfe into superstardom Read more »| 18 Sep 2017 -
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Godspeed You! Black Emperor – Luciferian Towers
Godspeed You! Black Emperor's apocalyptic vision remains as relevant and powerful as ever on Luciferian Towers Read more »| 18 Sep 2017 -
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Amadou & Mariam – La Confusion
Amadou & Mariam's ninth studio album, La Confusion, is never anything less than engaging Read more »| 18 Sep 2017