Artists discuss the 13 records that shaped their lives
Please don’t think me presumptuous if I say: I feel like we are musical cousins. The depth of their commitment to excellence is an inspiration to me, as is the honesty of their artistry. I list Third because it is what I have in front of me, but I could pick out any of their releases and say the same thing.
Portishead make me proud to be an artist.
In a piece originally commissioned by The Bug's Kevin Martin, Justin Broadrick follows the release of Godflesh's new album A World Lit Only By Fire by taking a new spin on the Baker's Dozen format and talking Kate Hennessy through his current listening favourites
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
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