Baker’s Dozen

Artists discuss the 13 records that shaped their lives

How Was It For You? Tim Booth Of James’ Favourite Albums

After the release of James' Girl At The End Of The World, lead singer Tim Booth tells John Freeman about clandestine childhood listening and the redemptive powers of Iggy Pop in choosing the LPs that "saved his life"

Baker's Dozen

Prophets Of Time: Nik Turner’s Favourite Records

The space rock luminary and former member of Hawkwind, Sphynx and Inner City Unit guides Sean Kitching through 13 instructive and inspirational jazz, rock and soul records that have shaped him and his music

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

Serious Vibe: Dave Okumu Of The Invisible’s Favourite Albums

Before he plays Convergence festival, the prolific singer and guitarist speaks to Danny Riley about the albums that have shaped his musical life, including D'Angelo, Aphex Twin and "diminutive funk goblin" Prince

Baker's Dozen

Taking Out The Thrash: Scott Ian Of Anthrax’s Top Albums From 1986

To mark 30 years since 1986, a pivotal moment for metal, Anthrax main man Scott Ian talks JR Moores through his 13 top albums from that year, moving from thrash classics through to landmark hip-hop and pop releases

Baker's Dozen

Champion Versions: Steve Mason’s Favourite Albums

With his new solo album, Meet The Humans, just released, the prolific musician and former Beta Band man gives Joe Clay a tour of his record collection, meandering through electro, hip-hop, punk and more

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Hurtling Through The Void: Roly Porter’s Favourite Space Records

Following the release of Third Law, the producer talks Theo Darton-Moore through his favourite records associated with space travel and exploration, pieces of music that "look at things outside our own existence"

Baker's Dozen

Bombarded With Asteroids: Richard Hawley’s Favourite Albums

Before he heads off on a tour of the UK tomorrow, the Sheffield singer-songwriter and quiffsman takes Sharon O'Connell through the rock & roll, blues and rockabilly albums that shaped his early listening

Baker's Dozen

Anthems: Laibach’s Favourite Albums

As the musical wing of Slovenia's NSK collective continue their tour presenting songs from The Sound Of Music, the group's Ivan Novak gets licence to pick 13 albums that inspired them prior to forming Laibach

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

You Got Soul: Norman Jay’s Favourite Singles

After releasing his latest Good Times compilation last year, the DJ talks Yousif Nur through the early musical experiences that shaped his taste, from northern soul nights to crate-digging for 7"s, in picking his top 13 records

Baker's Dozen

Pin Ups: A David Bowie Baker’s Dozen Compilation

In the wake of the great man's passing, we bring together all the times his albums have been featured in our favourite 13 LPs feature, including contributions from Paul Weller, Gary Numan, Brett Anderson and more

Baker's Dozen

Evergreen Thirteen: Will Young’s Favourite Albums

Following the release of his sixth album, 85% Proof, last year the singer-songwriter changes into some comfortable trousers and talks Ian Wade through his 13 all-time favourite records

Baker's Dozen

Dr. Manhattan: Jeffrey Lewis’ Favourite Comics

Aug Stone talks to the NYC musician and comic book creator about bizarre autobiographies, superheroes and (SPOILER) a whole lot of Alan Moore, as he finishes his UK tour in support of new album, Manhattan

Baker's Dozen

Monumental Simplicity: Anna Von Hausswolff’s Favourite Albums

The Swedish musician talks to John Freeman about the 13 records that "opened doors" and helped create the blueprint for the mighty organ drone of her new album, The Miraculous, before she plays two UK shows

Baker's Dozen

The Spirit Is The Thing: Irmin Schmidt’s Favourite Records

As the former Can man releases his Electro Violet box set this week, he boils his all-time favourites down to a 'records of the day' selection, taking Sean Kitching from albums to individual songs and classical compositions

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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

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Nice And Sleevy: Andrew Liles’ Favourite Album Covers

The prolific multi-instrumentalist, Nurse With Wound and Current 93 collaborator and vinyl art devotee picks his top 13 LP covers, tipping his hat to Coil, Cabaret Voltaire and a quintet of dancing banjos among others

Baker's Dozen

Burn Again: Lawrence English’s Favourite Albums

After celebrating Room40's 15th birthday, the label head and ambient composer pauses in his hometown of Brisbane to go from Swans to Japanese court music in taking Kate Hennessy through his 13 "foundational" records

Baker's Dozen

Psychedelic Meditation: Kurt Vile’s Favourite Albums

As he starts the UK leg of touring b'lieve i'm goin down…, the Philadelphian singer-songwriter goes from live free jazz to dry-humoured piano sketches in picking 13 albums that steered the sound of his sixth album

Baker's Dozen

Again, Melancholy: Sarah Cracknell’s Favourite Albums

Off the back of releasing her second solo LP, Red Kite, the singer-songwriter and Saint Etienne member diligently jogged her memory, picked her 13 top records and made annotations. She talks Gary Kaill through her notes

Baker's Dozen

“Where Was My Mind?” Jenny Hval’s ‘Favourite Albums’

We asked Jenny Hval to pick her 13 favourite LPs, which she didn't, because she thinks that's a "horrible" task. Fair enough, said JR Moores, so here, instead, are 13 underappreciated records she's hoping you'll go out and enjoy

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Constellations In The Sky: Jonathan Donahue Of Mercury Rev’s Top LPs

From spooky narrations in the Catskill Mountains to avant-garde masterworks, the New York band's singer and guitarist tells Yousif Nur about the albums and one song that have had a lasting impact on his own music

Baker's Dozen

Oxygène Of Collaboration: Jean-Michel Jarre’s Favourite Albums

As he releases his first new material in eight years, the French composer, producer and laser harp maestro talks Yousif Nur through a Baker's Dozen of LPs by artists who shaped or collaborated on his Electronica albums

Baker's Dozen

Nicely Proposed, Coxy! Bradford Cox Of Deerhunter’s Favourite LPs

After we asked the Deerhunter and Atlas Sound man to pick his top LPs, Tristan Bath rang him in Atlanta and, over the course of a two-hour dog walk, had Bradford Cox talk through 13 albums of "accidents and starkness"

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Songs Of Life: Leftfield’s Favourite Albums

As he continues his UK dates in support of this year's Alternative Light Source, Leftfield's Neil Barnes takes us on a tour of some seminal albums that shaped his music, alongside a few current favourites

Baker's Dozen

Three Chords Good: Graham Parker’s Favourite Albums

As Graham Parker & The Rumour prepare to play their final ever shows later this month, the prolific singer-songwriter talks Ben Graham through the 13 albums that have had the biggest impact on him as a musician

Baker's Dozen

The Business Of Forever: Theo Hutchcraft Of Hurts’ Favourite Albums

The lead singer of classy, continent-conquering synth duo Hurts, about to release their third album, Surrender, goes from Phil Spector to Nine Inch Nails via UK hip-hop and Bulgarian folk songs as he picks his top 13

Baker's Dozen

The Right Things: David McAlmont’s Favourite Albums

As McAlmont And Butler mark the 20th anniversary of The Sound Of... with a deluxe reissue and a run of tour dates, David McAlmont pens us his own Baker's Dozen, moving through his 13 most formative albums

Baker's Dozen

Moulding Voices: Julia Holter’s Favourite Albums

From a girl group compilation heard in childhood to more recently discovered singer-songwriters and jazz via a medieval mass, the LA composer talks Gary Kaill through some key albums in her record collection

Baker's Dozen

A Flash Of White Heat: John Stanier Of Battles’ Favourite Albums

With Battles' new LP La Di Da Di out, the drummer with the highest cymbal in rock takes a journey through hardcore, hip-hop and baroque and reveals his 'never-leave-home-without-it security blanket record' for Kiran Acharya

Baker's Dozen

By Design: Jim Jones Of The Righteous Mind’s Favourite Albums

Before they headline Walthamstow's Stow Festival this weekend, The Righteous Mind's leader gives Julian Marszalek an insight into "where my head is at right now" with a tour through his current top 13 albums

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How Was It For You? Tim Booth Of James’ Favourite Albums

Prophets Of Time: Nik Turner’s Favourite Records

Th1rt3en Best: Dave Mustaine Of Megadeth’s Favourite Albums

Serious Vibe: Dave Okumu Of The Invisible’s Favourite Albums

Taking Out The Thrash: Scott Ian Of Anthrax’s Top Albums From 1986

Champion Versions: Steve Mason’s Favourite Albums

Hurtling Through The Void: Roly Porter’s Favourite Space Records

Bombarded With Asteroids: Richard Hawley’s Favourite Albums

Anthems: Laibach’s Favourite Albums

Personal Records: Eleanor Friedberger’s Favourite Albums

You Got Soul: Norman Jay’s Favourite Singles

Pin Ups: A David Bowie Baker’s Dozen Compilation

Evergreen Thirteen: Will Young’s Favourite Albums

Dr. Manhattan: Jeffrey Lewis’ Favourite Comics

Monumental Simplicity: Anna Von Hausswolff’s Favourite Albums

The Spirit Is The Thing: Irmin Schmidt’s Favourite Records

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

Nice And Sleevy: Andrew Liles’ Favourite Album Covers

Burn Again: Lawrence English’s Favourite Albums

Psychedelic Meditation: Kurt Vile’s Favourite Albums

Again, Melancholy: Sarah Cracknell’s Favourite Albums

“Where Was My Mind?” Jenny Hval’s ‘Favourite Albums’

Constellations In The Sky: Jonathan Donahue Of Mercury Rev’s Top LPs

Oxygène Of Collaboration: Jean-Michel Jarre’s Favourite Albums

Nicely Proposed, Coxy! Bradford Cox Of Deerhunter’s Favourite LPs

Songs Of Life: Leftfield’s Favourite Albums

Three Chords Good: Graham Parker’s Favourite Albums

The Business Of Forever: Theo Hutchcraft Of Hurts’ Favourite Albums

The Right Things: David McAlmont’s Favourite Albums

Moulding Voices: Julia Holter’s Favourite Albums

A Flash Of White Heat: John Stanier Of Battles’ Favourite Albums

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