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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AlbumsVessels – The Great Distraction
Delving deeper into electronica, Vessels' fourth studio album could well be their best album to date Read more »| 25 Sep 2017 -
AlbumsWolf 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 -
AlbumsOmni – 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 -
AlbumsPhoebe 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 -
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The 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 -
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Prophets 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