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Led Zeppelin

Reviews 3

Led Zeppelin

Presence, In Through The Outdoor, Coda (Reissues)

Led Zeppelin

I, II, III (Reissues)

Them Crooked Vultures Live In Berlin: Carrion Rocking

Articles 7

Anniversary

30 Years On: Pixies’ Surfer Rosa Revisited

Surfer Rosa quickly cemented itself as a must-have album. Not surprising, says Michael Hann, given that it's pretty much a classic rock statement
A Quietus Interview

“Embrace It Or Fuck Off” – Robert Plant Interviewed

Julian Marszalek talks to Percy about the influence of North and West African music, not succumbing to the cabaret disease and why he'll never cut his hair. Portraits by Ed Miles
A Quietus Interview

Glitter And Hypnosis: Jimmy Page Interviewed

Julian Marszalek speaks to the Led Zeppelin and Yardbirds guitarist about the monolithic heavy rock albums IV and Houses Of The Holy
A Quietus Interview

Riding The Storm: John Paul Jones & Helge Sten Of Minibus Pimps Interviewed

Julian Marszalek talks to former Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones and Deathprod man Helge Sten about their experimental new duo ahead of the release of their debut album Cloud To Ground
Books

An Oral History Of Led Zeppelin’s Physical Graffiti

An exclusive extract Trampled Under Foot, Barney Hoskyns' new oral history of Led Zeppelin
A Quietus Interview

Mumbai Nights: Atomic Forest Interviewed

Amanda Barokh speaks to Madhukar Dhas of the mighty Indian psych rock band Atomic Forest about wearing curtains, the Asian Woodstock and jamming with Led Zeppelin
Film

Bird On A Wire: The Strange Story Of A Leonard Cohen Documentary

The Quietus speaks to Stephen Machat about the back story to the recent DVD release of fascinating Leonard Cohen film, _Bird On A Wire_

Baker’s Dozen Appearances 23

Baker's Dozen

“Music? Horrible.”: David Yow’s Favourite Records

Although he says he doesn't listen to music, and that he's not a musician, The Jesus Lizard's David Yow nevertheless supplies a heartfelt Baker's Dozen that ranges from Motörhead to Snoopy's Christmas
Baker's Dozen

Coming Up With The Sunshine: Radio-Ed O’Brien’s Favourite Music

Radiohead's Ed O'Brien marks the release of his solo album as EOB by talking to Jude Rogers about 13 favourite pieces of music, from Led Zep to Talk Talk, a longstanding love of Brazil, and Primal Scream
Baker's Dozen

(13 On The) Wheels Of Steel: Biff Byford Of Saxon’s Favourite LPs

Biff Byford guides Michael Hann through the 13 records of riff-heavy magic that shaped Saxon
Baker's Dozen

Something Got Him Started: Mick Hucknall’s Favourite Albums

As Simply Red release a new album, Mick Hucknall talks about what he considers the “perfect and complete” albums that inspired him, defined his approach to making music, and taught him how to be in a band. Also, about how he thrilled he was to be cock-blocked by Miles Davis. Photo by Dean Chalkley
Baker's Dozen

Wild Imaginings: DJ Muggs Of Cypress Hill’s Favourite LPs

DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill guides Elizabeth Aubrey through 13 inspirational records, from Wu-Tang Clan to Mobb Deep, Led Zeppelin, Public Enemy... and Cypress Hill themselves
Baker's Dozen

Embedded In The Skull: Colin Stetson’s Favourite LPs

As the experimental multi-instrumentalist prepares to release an envelope-pushing solo album and play the Quietus-partnered Big Ears Festival in Tennessee, he takes us through 13 LPs that have shaped the journey so far.

Baker's Dozen

An Ommadawn Chorus: Mike Oldfield’s Favourite Albums

As Mike Oldfield releases new album Return To Ommadawn he guides Gary Kaill through 13 albums that he listened to before he began making music - after which he never listened to much music at all
Baker's Dozen

Lay Of Her Land: Brix Smith Start’s Favourite Albums

As she prepares to release a debut album with her band of former Fall troopers, Brix Smith Start takes Julian Marszalek through some of the records that have shaped her life
Baker's Dozen

Th1rt3en Best: Dave Mustaine Of Megadeth’s Favourite Albums

Continuing our celebration of three decades since 1986 marked a pivotal moment for thrash, the co-founder, singer and guitarist of one of the "Big Four" gives Mark Eglinton a rundown of his most formative records
Baker's Dozen

Personal Records: Eleanor Friedberger’s Favourite Albums

With her third solo record, New View, released last week and a UK tour imminent, the singer-songwriter and one half of The Fiery Furnaces talks Gary Kaill through the 13 records she's played most from start to finish
Baker's Dozen

The Essence And The Purity: Rob Halford Of Judas Priest’s Favourite LPs

With their Redeemer Of Souls tour bound for Scandinavia after wrapping up the UK leg at Brixton Academy last night, the heavy metal veterans' singer takes Alex Macrow through his top 13 "game changers" of rock & roll
Baker's Dozen

Palm Desert Discs: John Garcia’s Favourite Albums

With his self-titled debut solo album out earlier this year and a run of UK shows imminent, the former Kyuss man has been wringing his hands over picking 13 all-time favourite LPs. Mark Eglinton helps him boil it down
Baker's Dozen

Diabolical Crackers: Trans Am’s Favourite Albums

With new LP Volume X just out, the Washington D.C. trio split the top albums rundown three ways and self-pen us their Baker's Dozen
Baker's Dozen

Sweet Thirteen: Jennifer Herrema’s Favourite Albums

Following their interview about Black Bananas' new LP Electric Brick Wall, Jennifer Herrema talks Nick Hutchings through her Baker's Dozen of seminal records
Baker's Dozen

A Flash Of Brightness: Mark Morriss’ Favourite Albums

Following the release of his new solo album, the ex-Bluetone talks Wesley Doyle through his top 13 records
Baker's Dozen

Oh L’Amour: Vince Clarke Of Erasure’s Favourite Albums

In a festive special Baker's, Vince Clarke follows Erasure's Snow Globe album by picking out the 13 LPs that mean the most to him

Baker's Dozen

Trace The Bloodline: Jerry Cantrell Of Alice In Chains’ Favourite Albums

The grunge luminaries' main man picks out the records that put him where he is today
Baker's Dozen

This Must Be The Plaice: Fish’s Favourite Albums

The former Marillion frontman now solo singer-songwriter, picks out the gems in his record collection
Baker's Dozen

Growing On Me: Justin Hawkins Of The Darkness’ Favourite LPs

The Darkness frontman rifles through his racks and decides on the 13 long-players closest to his heart
Baker's Dozen

Shining On: Guy Chadwick’s Favourite Albums

The House Of Love man picks out the albums that mean the most
Baker's Dozen

In The Mood: The Favourite Albums Of Rush’s Geddy Lee

Mick Middles speaks to Rush bassist and singer Geddy Lee about his favourite albums of all times... and finds surprises amidst the classic of the canon
Baker's Dozen

The Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne Chooses His 13 Favourite Albums

Wayne Coyne tells Stewart Smith about his 13 favourite albums, including The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Yo La Tengo, Miles Davis... and the Wizard Of Oz soundtrack
Baker's Dozen

Killing Joke’s Youth On His 13 Favourite Records

In our latest Baker's Dozen feature, Youth tells us about his 13 favourite albums

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