Baker’s Dozen

Artists discuss the 13 records that shaped their lives

Sound Of Creation: Adrian Sherwood’s 13 Favourite Albums

Legendary UK dub producer and On-U-Sound founder Adrian Sherwood recently released his latest solo album Survival & Resistance. He talks David Stubbs through a list of his favourite albums and inspirations, from Ray Charles to Burning Spear

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A Presidential Suite: Chilly Gonzales’s Favourite Albums

The man they call Gonzales/Gonzo/Chilly Gonzales/Jason Charles Beck picks out his favourite 13 records

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An Electrical Storm: Erol Alkan’s 13 Favourite Albums

DJ and producer Erol Alkan has dug deeper than most when it comes to turning up gems for his genre-spanning club sets. He talks us through a suitably eclectic 13 favourite albums selection

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Happy Songs? Stuart Braithwaite Of Mogwai’s Favourite Albums

Mogwai's Stuart Braithwaite takes us through his favourite albums, and explains why it's Margaret Thatcher's fault that everyone in Scotland is a goth and how John Peel funded the Scottish music scene

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Music From The Dolls House: Amanda Palmer’s Favourite Albums

Theatrical, glamorous, a glory of synths, saucy, dark... and Neutral Milk Hotel. Amanda Palmer talks Matt Evans through her favourite 13 albums

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Page 33 1/3: Sam Fox’s 13 Favourite Albums

As 80s pop heroine Sam Fox prepares to reissue her first four albums via Cherry Red, we sit down to discuss her favourite 13 LPs

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Diamanda Galás Discusses Her 13 Favourite Albums

Diamanda Galás plays the one of the opening concerts of Antony Hegarty's Meltdown Festival at London's Southbank Centre tonight. In advance of the performance, she tells us about 13 albums that have been influential on her life and work

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A Baker’s Dozen: Steve Vai’s 13 Favourite Albums Revealed

Porridge powered super Scot Mark Eglinton talks to compositional guitar virtuoso about his favourite albums of all time

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I Don’t Belong Here: Cathi Unsworth’s Weirdo In 13 Albums

Author and journalist Cathi Unsworth talks us through the albums that inspired her new novel Weirdo. This feature will bring dark joy to the hearts of those whose clothes are black, whose lips are purple and whose witches are red

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The Favourite Albums Of Cornershop’s Tjinder Singh

Celebrate Cornershop's appearance in our mid-year compilations chart with Tjinder Singh's Baker's Dozen

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Natural Rhythm: Chris Packham’s Favourite Albums

Broadcaster and naturalist Chris Packham talks Luke Turner through his favourite albums... includes punk rock riot, hitchhiking, and singing poodles

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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

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After The Flood: The 13 Favourite Albums Of Howe Gelb, Aged 12-16

In a neat twist on our 13 favourite albums feature, Giant Sand's Howe Gelb talks Stewart Smith through his formative records from his teenage years in Pennsylvania

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Love Approval Thirteen: Ian Astbury Of The Cult’s Favourite Albums

Julian Marszalek speaks to the Wolf Child about esoteric drone doom, witch house, krautrock and, of course, The Doors

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The Garbage Collection – Butch Vig’s Favourite Albums

Louie Gatas talks to imperial grunge producer and Garbage man about his favourite albums

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Lucky For Some: Alexander Tucker’s Favourite Albums

Dom Smith takes down Alexander Tucker's Baker's Dozen and chats to him about the personal experiences attached to the records

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King Of The Beats: Slayer’s Dave Lombardo Picks His Favourite Albums

Ahead of Slayer's Reign In Blood ATP IBYM show and the release of PHILM's debut album Harmonic, Dave Lombardo tells Toby Cook about his 13 favourite albums

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“Shit, That Sounds Tremendous!” Tom Jones On His 13 Favourite Albums

With his new album, Spirit In The Room, on the way, Sir Tom Jones reflects on his favourite LPs and tells Laurie Tuffrey about his friends Elvis, Aretha and Stevie

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Number 13 Baby: Frank Black’s Favourite Albums Revealed

Mic Wright takes down the details of Frank Black's Baker's Dozen, talking to him about old poetry and skewed authenticity

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Nothing But Heart: Alan Sparhawk of Low’s Favourite Albums

Low and Retribution Gospel Choir play in the UK next week. In advance of a full interview on the Quietus next week, frontman Alan Sparhawk spoke to Dale Berning about his thirteen favourite albums

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Joking Aside: Jaz Coleman’s 13 Favourite Albums

Killing Joke's front man chooses his 13 favourite albums. As told to Dayal Patterson

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Bristol Fashion: Mark Stewart Of The Pop Group’s 13 Favourite Albums

Julian Marszalek talks to post punk agitator Mark Stewart about 13 favourite albums

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Earth’s Dylan Carlson Discusses His 13 Favourite Albums

With Earth's new album Angels Of Darkness & Demons Of Light Volume II out now, band mainstay Dylan Carlson selects his 13 favourite albums for your perusal

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Some Major Rock & Roll Problems: Craig Finn’s Favourite Albums

Will Parkhouse speaks to the Hold Steady frontman about his thirteen most played LPs

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“You Can’t Escape Your Influence” – Mark Lanegan’s Favourite Albums

In one of our best Baker's Dozens yet, Mark Lanegan talks Julian Marszalek through the most played discs in his collection

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Oneohtrix Point Never Talks His 13 Favourite Albums

Following the release of his best full-length so far Replica, Daniel Lopatin, the mind behind Oneohtrix Point Never and one half of Ford & Lopatin, takes us through his 13 favourite albums. Click the image at the bottom to begin.

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“Rock & Roll Has Nothing To Do With Lists”: Luke Haines’ Favourite Albums

Ahead of his appearance at our Klub Gutenberg next week, Luke Turner talks to Luke Haines about his favourite 13 albums

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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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There’s A Song Playing: Brett Anderson’s Favourite 13 Albums

From The Fall to Kate Bush, Bjork to Eno and Bowie to Midlake, Brett Anderson guides Luke Turner through his favourite 13 albums

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Madness Frontman Suggs’ 13 Favourite Albums Of All Time

Nutty Boy Suggs takes Simon Price on a guided tour through his record collection

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Bakers Dozen: Portishead Choose Their Favourite 13 Albums

The chilly royalty of Bristol select their favourite long players in anticipation of ATP's I'll Be Your Mirror, New Jersey.

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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

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In Other Worlds: Tim Burgess’ Favourite Albums

Tim Burgess has given us lockdown light relief with his hugely popular album listening parties and now does one of his very own as he guides Diva Harris through his Baker's Dozen

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Sound Of Creation: Adrian Sherwood’s 13 Favourite Albums

A Presidential Suite: Chilly Gonzales’s Favourite Albums

An Electrical Storm: Erol Alkan’s 13 Favourite Albums

Happy Songs? Stuart Braithwaite Of Mogwai’s Favourite Albums

Music From The Dolls House: Amanda Palmer’s Favourite Albums

Page 33 1/3: Sam Fox’s 13 Favourite Albums

Diamanda Galás Discusses Her 13 Favourite Albums

A Baker’s Dozen: Steve Vai’s 13 Favourite Albums Revealed

I Don’t Belong Here: Cathi Unsworth’s Weirdo In 13 Albums

The Favourite Albums Of Cornershop’s Tjinder Singh

Natural Rhythm: Chris Packham’s Favourite Albums

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

After The Flood: The 13 Favourite Albums Of Howe Gelb, Aged 12-16

Love Approval Thirteen: Ian Astbury Of The Cult’s Favourite Albums

The Garbage Collection – Butch Vig’s Favourite Albums

Lucky For Some: Alexander Tucker’s Favourite Albums

King Of The Beats: Slayer’s Dave Lombardo Picks His Favourite Albums

“Shit, That Sounds Tremendous!” Tom Jones On His 13 Favourite Albums

Number 13 Baby: Frank Black’s Favourite Albums Revealed

Nothing But Heart: Alan Sparhawk of Low’s Favourite Albums

Joking Aside: Jaz Coleman’s 13 Favourite Albums

Bristol Fashion: Mark Stewart Of The Pop Group’s 13 Favourite Albums

Earth’s Dylan Carlson Discusses His 13 Favourite Albums

Some Major Rock & Roll Problems: Craig Finn’s Favourite Albums

“You Can’t Escape Your Influence” – Mark Lanegan’s Favourite Albums

Oneohtrix Point Never Talks His 13 Favourite Albums

“Rock & Roll Has Nothing To Do With Lists”: Luke Haines’ Favourite Albums

Noel Gallagher Selects His Thirteen Favourite Albums

There’s A Song Playing: Brett Anderson’s Favourite 13 Albums

Madness Frontman Suggs’ 13 Favourite Albums Of All Time

Bakers Dozen: Portishead Choose Their Favourite 13 Albums

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