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Everything’s Connected: Omar Rodríguez-López Favourite LPs

Former At The Drive In and Mars Volta member Omar Rodríguez-López speaks to Stevie Chick about the records that shaped his life, from Latin traditionals to how Janet Jackson got him into punk

Baker's Dozen

Not Just Random Doof: Jas Shaw’s Favourite Music

Jas Shaw marks the release of the first album from his new project Shaw & Grossfeldt with a Quietus Baker's Dozen, featuring an Aphex Twin love story, why dance music isn't an albums game, and how a Resident Advisor podcast helped him through chemotherapy

Baker's Dozen

Amorphous Choices: Mira Calix’ Favourite Music

Jude Rogers quizzes sound sculptor Mira Calix about her favourite albums, from MBV to Britten, Stravinsky to Laura Cannell, and PJ Harvey to the bountiful joys of the Warp back catalogue

Baker's Dozen

Compiling & Filing: Jan St. Werner’s Favourite Albums

With his operatic performance-cum-radio play Miscontinuum released as an album earlier this year, the Mouse On Mars man takes Nick Hutchings on a trawl of his favourite avant-garde and experimental records

Baker's Dozen

Sonic Worlds: Clark’s Favourite Albums

With his sterling, self-titled seventh album released and a run of sets coming up before the year's out, the Warp producer delves into his towel collection (read on) and picks his 13 top LPs for Nick Hutchings

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Repetition And Retreat: The Naked Island Reviewed

Patrick Smith reflects on the emotional power and technical innovation of Kaneto Shindo's The Naked Island (contains spoilers)

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All That Jas: Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine Reviewed

David Katz reviews Woody Allen's latest alleged return to form, starring Cate Blanchett

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Hounslow’s Finest: Bend It Like Beckham At 20

Familial pressures, cultural stereotypes and social climbing statues are given a dramatic weight in Gurinder Chadha's light-touch comedy – and felt like a major moment of representation, finds Ammar Kalia

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Fuck Fame: Charli XCX, A-ha And Destructive Fandom

The cost of summery, youth-led music is steep as much in the 1980s as the 2020s, as revealed in documentaries about Charli XCX and A-ha, finds Soma Ghosh

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Satanic Blahnik: The Neon Demon Reviewed

Mat Colegate reviews Nicolas Winding Refn's curdled fashion world fantasy, The Neon Demon

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Femininity And Fandom: Spirited Away At 20

Though celebrated for its consideration of the environment and consumerism, the Studio Ghibli powerhouse also deserves attention for how it unpacked gender, or refused to, finds Joe Molander

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Safe From Harm: How Coil Helped AIDS Awareness On VHS

As Coil’s almost balearic soundtrack to long-forgotten VHS sexucational release Gay Man’s Guide To Safer Sex is released, Tim Murray looks at the strange story of the title and its score

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I Should Have Been There: Depeche Mode’s 101 Revisited

As Depeche Mode reissue the film and live album documenting the 101st and final show of their colossal 1988 tour, Ned Raggett reflects with regret on how he turned down the opportunity to see the gig in person, and revisits it on Blu-Ray 33 years on

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Fox Heads On Sticks: Michael Cumming On The Continuing Legacy Of Brass Eye

2022 marks 25 years since the arrival of Brass Eye, and director Michael Cumming is heading out on the road to celebrate. He tells Neil Fox about the show, the tour, and all his memories

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Against The Tides: 60 Years Of Kobayashi’s Brutal Harakiri

Turning 60 this year, Kobayashi's landmark film Harakiri brutally attacks the inspirational strength of Seven Samurai and the premise of authority, finds William Stottor

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Bernard Parmegiani

Baker’s Dozen Appearances 5

Everything’s Connected: Omar Rodríguez-López Favourite LPs

Not Just Random Doof: Jas Shaw’s Favourite Music

Amorphous Choices: Mira Calix’ Favourite Music

Compiling & Filing: Jan St. Werner’s Favourite Albums

Sonic Worlds: Clark’s Favourite Albums

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Burnt Ends: Slackk’s Favourite Albums

A Heartbeat That Resonates: Ghetto Priest’s Favourite Albums

Sonic DNA: Natasha Khan Of Bat For Lashes’ Favourite Albums

Strength In Strangeness: The Anchoress’ Favourite Albums

Community in the Ukrainian Underground, Part One: “Nyzhnoyurkivska”, 20 Ft Radio and The Module Project

Alan Wilder Of Recoil & Depeche Mode’s 13 Favourite LPs

Another Wardrobe In My Head: Karl Hyde’s Favourite Albums

Gold Dust Of Our Musical Worth: Ian Anderson’s Favourite Albums

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

Songs Are Syringes: Kristin Hersh On Her Favourite Tracks

Soul Searching: Lisa Stansfield’s Favourite Albums

Pin Ups: A David Bowie Baker’s Dozen Compilation

Never Gonna Give ‘Em Up: Rick Astley’s Favourite Albums

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Repetition And Retreat: The Naked Island Reviewed

All That Jas: Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine Reviewed

Hounslow’s Finest: Bend It Like Beckham At 20

Fuck Fame: Charli XCX, A-ha And Destructive Fandom

Satanic Blahnik: The Neon Demon Reviewed

Femininity And Fandom: Spirited Away At 20

Safe From Harm: How Coil Helped AIDS Awareness On VHS

I Should Have Been There: Depeche Mode’s 101 Revisited

Fox Heads On Sticks: Michael Cumming On The Continuing Legacy Of Brass Eye

Against The Tides: 60 Years Of Kobayashi’s Brutal Harakiri

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Baker’s Dozen Appearances 5

Everything’s Connected: Omar Rodríguez-López Favourite LPs

Not Just Random Doof: Jas Shaw’s Favourite Music

Amorphous Choices: Mira Calix’ Favourite Music

Compiling & Filing: Jan St. Werner’s Favourite Albums

Sonic Worlds: Clark’s Favourite Albums

Help Support The Quietus in 2025

Most Popular

Burnt Ends: Slackk’s Favourite Albums

A Heartbeat That Resonates: Ghetto Priest’s Favourite Albums

Sonic DNA: Natasha Khan Of Bat For Lashes’ Favourite Albums

Strength In Strangeness: The Anchoress’ Favourite Albums

Community in the Ukrainian Underground, Part One: “Nyzhnoyurkivska”, 20 Ft Radio and The Module Project

Alan Wilder Of Recoil & Depeche Mode’s 13 Favourite LPs

Another Wardrobe In My Head: Karl Hyde’s Favourite Albums

Gold Dust Of Our Musical Worth: Ian Anderson’s Favourite Albums

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

Songs Are Syringes: Kristin Hersh On Her Favourite Tracks

Soul Searching: Lisa Stansfield’s Favourite Albums

Pin Ups: A David Bowie Baker’s Dozen Compilation

Never Gonna Give ‘Em Up: Rick Astley’s Favourite Albums

Previously Read

Repetition And Retreat: The Naked Island Reviewed

All That Jas: Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine Reviewed

Hounslow’s Finest: Bend It Like Beckham At 20

Fuck Fame: Charli XCX, A-ha And Destructive Fandom

Satanic Blahnik: The Neon Demon Reviewed

Femininity And Fandom: Spirited Away At 20

Safe From Harm: How Coil Helped AIDS Awareness On VHS

I Should Have Been There: Depeche Mode’s 101 Revisited

Fox Heads On Sticks: Michael Cumming On The Continuing Legacy Of Brass Eye

Against The Tides: 60 Years Of Kobayashi’s Brutal Harakiri

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