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Books

Bloody Old Britain: An Interview With Jon Savage

With Faber publishing new editions of his books, *Teenage*, *1966*, and *England's Dreaming*, Jon Savage talks to Owen Hatherley about post-war Britain and its discontents
Anniversary

Pop Versus Rock: Van Halen’s Debut Album 40 Years On

Rock or pop? Rock or pop? Rock or pop? Forget the false binary and worship the first band who were simultaneously both, says Michael Hann on the 30th anniversary of Van Halen's debut album
A Quietus Interview

Amended Legacy: The Kinks’ Ray Davies Interviewed

As Ray Davies prepares for the launch of the next phase of his colossal Americana project, Patrick Clarke speaks to the Kinks frontman on America, Britain, and why he's never voted.
In Conversation

Say Lady Say: Esmé Patterson Interviewed

For her new album, Esmé Patterson has written songs for women – Ramona, Billie Jean, Alison – who have long been silent. For everyone who's ever loved a song, then felt a sinking in their heart as they listened to its lyrics properly, this one's for you

Black Sky Thinking

Ben Myers Salutes The Return Of The Rock Opera

As Green Day announce a rock opera based on American Idiot, Ben Myers casts his beady eye over the much-maligned genre

Baker’s Dozen Appearances 12

Baker's Dozen

The Perfect Sentence: Tariq Goddard’s Favourite Storytelling Songs

Novelist and publisher Tariq Goddard chooses thirteen songs that have defined his life, with a focus on the musical storytellers who inspired him to tell tales of his own from The Kinks to Ice T
Baker's Dozen

Access All Areas: Barbara Charone’s Baker’s Dozen

The legendary music PR talks to Lucy O’Brien about the albums and the people who have most inspired her, from the Rolling Stones to Madonna, and why artists aren’t necessarily your friends
Baker's Dozen

Foundations Of Rock: Buzzcock Steve Diggle’s Baker’s Dozen

Steve Diggle guides Stephanie Phillips through the records that shaped him, from the girl across the road who introduced him to The Beatles and Bob Dylan to the sensual allure of late era Supremes

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

“I Enjoy Silence!”: Michael Rother’s 13 Favourite Albums

With a show at London's Under The Bridge on 5 April, Michael Rother of Neu!, Harmonia, and a newly-boxsetted solo career takes Patrick Clarke through his life in 13 records, from Little Richard to Fuck Buttons, even though he doesn't really listen to music any more
Baker's Dozen

A Spoon Baker’s Dozen: The Texan Connections Of Julian Cope

As Spoon hit the UK their vocalist and founder Britt Daniel guides Charles Ubaghs through his 13 favourite albums, from Public Enemy to Miles Davis, the raw emotion of Cat Power and strange idol Julian Cope
Baker's Dozen

At His Modjesty’s Request: Paul Weller’s Favourite Albums

Paul Weller is releasing a new album, Saturns Pattern, so we sent tQ film editor Mat Colegate off to meet his mod hero and bask in the glory of his sartorial prowess. Ah, yes, and find out about his top 13 albums as well
Baker's Dozen

Coal Into Diamonds: Anand Wilder’s Favourite Albums

Following the release of his album Break Line The Musical with Maxwell Kardon, the Yeasayer man talks Nick Hutchings through an appropriately musical-themed top 13
Baker's Dozen

All You’re Waiting For: Nancy Whang’s Favourite Albums

With the first of her new singles series out on Gomma and an album from The Juan MacLean due this summer, the former LCD Soundsystem member and DJ talks Thomas Hasson through her all-time top records
Baker's Dozen

The Golden Section: John Foxx’s Favourite Albums

The electronics pioneer pens his own Baker's Dozen and gives us a slightly different twist on the 13 favourites formula
Baker's Dozen

Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Albums: Alex Kapranos’ Baker’s Dozen

The Franz Ferdinand frontman distils his record collection into a top 13 favourite albums
Baker's Dozen

Noel Gallagher Selects His Thirteen Favourite Albums

While there's nothing unexpected about Noel Gallagher's Bakers Dozen selection, John Doran salutes his unique perspective on The Canon

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