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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AlbumsWolves 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 -
AlbumsCristobal 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
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AlbumsThe Horrors – V
V sees The Horrors return to the abrasive noise they flirted with in their early days Read more »| 18 Sep 2017 -
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MC Almond Milk – Full Day, Cool Times
While Full Day, Cool Times is easily the darkest record James Scott has produced, the MC's humour and inventiveness shines through Read more »| 18 Sep 2017 -
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Open Mike Eagle – Brick Body Kids Still Daydream
Brick Body Kids Still Daydream offers everything you’d expect from an Open Mike Eagle album and rivals Dark Comedy for the best in his catalogue Read more »| 14 Sep 2017 -
AlbumsProphets of Rage – Prophets of Rage
In a few buzzsaw riffs, one or two snare hits, it feels like there is something worthwhile in this group, some squandered potential that could have produced a very different album. In that respect, if in no other, this is incredibly apt to the times. Read more »| 13 Sep 2017 -
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Lunice – CCCLX
Lunice channels an intense sci-fi compositional style into his debut long player, giving a raft of contributors room to breathe along the way Read more »| 13 Sep 2017 -
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Superfood – Bambino
Bambino is a rollicking effort from a promising band Read more »| 13 Sep 2017 -
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Anna of the North – Lovers
Anna of the North’s debut album is a glistening journey through the spectrum of emotions associated with heartbreak. Read more »| 11 Sep 2017 -
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Sløtface – Try Not to Freak Out
Perky, punchy pop-punk gems make up Norwegian four-piece Sløtface’s debut album. Read more »| 11 Sep 2017 -
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Lomelda – Thx
Hannah Read's second album under her Lomelda moniker, Thx is the sound of a magnetic new artist shifting up a gear. Read more »| 07 Sep 2017