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Marvin Gaye

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A World Where Everything Is Cool: Joel Gion’s Baker’s Dozen

From carrying a Marvin Gaye cassette in his pocket to reciting the entirety of Easy Rider, and the glory of Psychedelic Brazil to the real Beatles, Joel Gion of the Brian Jonestown Massacre talks to Harry Sword about the 13 records that mean the most to him.

Baker's Dozen

“Music Is The Best It’s Ever Been” Sathnam Sanghera’s Favourite Songs

Ahead of his appearance at this month's Green Man Festival, Sathnam Sanghera talks Tara Joshi through his favourite music, from Goldfrapp to Dave and Massive Attack, Sly, George Michael, Prince, Bally Sagoo and much more
Baker's Dozen

Strength In Strangeness: The Anchoress’ Favourite Albums

Ahead of a show this Saturday at London's Southbank Centre, Catherine Anne Davies takes us through the 13 albums that have defined her life and work as The Anchoress, from childhood memories soundtracked by The Carpenters and lifechanging encounters with the Manics and PJ Harvey as a teen, to newfound infatuations with SZA and The 1975,
Baker's Dozen

Thirteen Convulsions: Geordie Greep’s Favourite Albums

Black Midi frontman Geordie Greep takes Cal Cashin through the thirteen albums that have gripped him the most, from the majesty of Bach to the mania of Léo Ferré

Baker's Dozen

No Boundaries: Dennis Bovell’s Baker’s Dozen

From his time working on classics like The Pop Group's Y, The Slits' Cut and Janet Kay's Silly Games, to the inspiration of Jimi Hendrix and The Beatles, Dennis Bovell takes Neil Kulkarni through his thirteen favourite records
Baker's Dozen

Cabin Fever: Beverly Glenn-Copeland’s Favourite Music

Beverly Glenn-Copeland takes Stephanie Phillips through the albums that fuelled his love for music over the years, from the soundtracks to secluded woodland trips to meetings with younger artists inspired by his work and how he found the work of Sting

Baker's Dozen

Beauty From Trauma: Paul Mendez’ Favourite Music

Pop is all over Rainbow Milk, the Gordon Burn Prize-nominated debut novel by Paul Mendez. Here he tells Paul Flynn how a love of Marvin Gaye, Beyonce, Solange, Joy Division and Missy Elliott gave him a clearer understanding of his sexuality and racial identity
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

Rare Essences: Andy Gill Of Gang Of Four’s Favourite Records

Five years ago, following the release of their eighth album, What Happens Next, Andy Gill of Gang Of Four talked Bryan Brussee through the picks of his record collection, both albums and individual tracks
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

Irrepressible Discoveries: James Lavelle Of UNKLE’s 13 Favourite Albums

With a new album on the way and a much-anticipated set at Brighton's Attenborough Centre at the ready, James Lavelle, the man behind UNKLE and Mo' Wax, takes Elizabeth Aubrey through the 13 records that shaped him
Baker's Dozen

Addicted To Serendipity: Hayden Thorpe Of Wild Beasts’ Baker’s Dozen

As the Cumbrian quartet prepare to release their "'fuck you' to adulthood", Boy King, their singer and guitarist takes us through 13 LPs that shaped it, including Nine Inch Nails, Max Richter and Oneohtrix Point Never
Baker's Dozen

Bear Necessities: Gold Panda’s Favourite Albums

Following the release of his third album, Good Luck And Do Your Best, Derwin talks to John Freeman about the 13 albums, from Michael Jackson to the Akira soundtrack, that helped shape his Gold Panda project

Baker's Dozen

Thirteen Prayers: Kamasi Washington’s Favourite Albums

Before he embarks on a summer of touring following his excellent 2015 album The Epic, the saxophonist and bandleader makes some difficult decisions to give Paul Smith 13 albums that affected his musical approach
Baker's Dozen

Playing The (Baker’s) Dozens: George Clinton’s Favourite Albums

With the funk kingpin and founder of Parliament and Funkadelic taking his bands on a festival tour this summer, Suzie McCracken caught up with him to find out about the 13 records that have stuck with him through his lifetime
Baker's Dozen

Take It From The Man! Anton Newcombe’s Favourite Tracks

With The Brian Jonestown Massacre's UK and Ireland tour in support of recent LP Revelation starting in Brighton on Saturday, the band's frontman shirks the album rundown request, opens up his DJ bag and gives Julian Marszalek a top 13 songs mixtape
Baker's Dozen

Roots Rock Riot: Benji Webbe Of Skindred’s Favourite Albums

The alternative metallers' frontman gives Dom Smith his Baker's Dozen of top LPs ahead of a summer of festival sets in support of their new album, Kill The Power
Baker's Dozen

Sonic Cinematography: Neneh Cherry’s Favourite Albums

Following the release of her new album Blank Project and ahead of shows at Field Day and Sonar Barcelona, Neneh Cherry talks Helen King through her all-time top LPs
Baker's Dozen

Critic’s Round-Up: Mark Kermode’s Favourite Albums

The film critic, television presenter and skiffle bassist sets aside his DVD stack to talk top records with Marc Burrows
Baker's Dozen

Shine On: Peter Frampton’s Favourite Albums

Ahead of his Roundhouse show tomorrow night, the singer-songwriter, former Humble Pie man and guitarist extraordinaire gives us a rundown of his top LPs
Baker's Dozen

Feel Good Music: Nightmares On Wax’s Favourite Albums

Following the release of his new album Feelin' Good, NOW's George Evelyn distils his crate-digging exploits into 13 top records
Baker's Dozen

Anger Through Grace: Nicky Wire’s Favourite Albums

Following the release of their eleventh LP Rewind The Film, the Manic Street Preachers man scours his record collection for the list to end all lists
Baker's Dozen

Beautiful, Beautiful Music: Beth Orton’s Favourite Albums

The singer-songwriter undergoes the "horrible" process of deciding on her top albums

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