Skinner Shows More Wit & Wisdom Than Average MC

Maureen Ryan of Metromix reviewed The Streets aka Mike Skinner’s show at Metro on Monday night. Ryan writes, “Skinner’s lyrics have more wit and wisdom than those of your average ‘pass the Courvoisier’ emcee, and with a top-flight band backing him, his music finally had the musical depth it deserved. ‘Original Pirate Material’s’ homemade sound helped create a feeling of morning-after intimacy, but Skinner was wise to perform live with real musicians rather than rap over an impersonal backing track.”