Matthew Lindsay

The Rhythm Divine: Running Up That Hill, 40 Years On

As 'Running Up That Hill' turns 40, Matthew Lindsay takes a deep dive into how was it made, what it means and why it's connected so strongly with a younger generation. This feature was originally published on 23/06/2022

A World That’s Gone: Suede’s Dog Man Star 30 Years On

At odds with the world, with reality, with Britpop and with each other, Suede were in a terrible place as they wrote and recorded Dog Man Star. But, writes Matthew Lindsay, it's the album that would end up as their masterpiece. This feature was originally published in 2014

A Deep Soul Opera: Millie Jackson’s Caught Up and the ‘Other Woman’ in Soul Music

Marking 50 years since Millie Jackson's Caught Up, Matthew Lindsay dives into a deep soul masterpiece, and explores the trope of the ‘other woman’ in soul, via Doris Duke, Irma Thomas and more

The Hideous Ecstasy Of Fear: Diamond Dogs At 50

Even half a century later, the decadent dystopia of Diamond Dogs is never over, says Matthew Lindsay explains. This feature was originally published in December 2014

The Sound of the City: Pet Shop Boys’ West End Girls 40 Years on

Russian history, hip hop, the underbelly of Soho, TS Eliot and James Cagney collided on the dance floor of the Paradise Garage, says Matthew Lindsay, to create one of 1984's perfect singles

An Explosion Of Feelings: Soft Cell’s This Last Night In Sodom

Matthew Lindsay celebrates the 1984 farewell album that was derided as an act of drug-addled, synth pop self-sabotage but was in actuality a rich and challenging masterpiece

Down To You: Joni Mitchell’s Court And Spark At 50

Joni Mitchell's sixth album was a change of gear, coming deep from within the ME decade, its romantic entanglements dissolving to reveal a deeper search within but far from being solipsistic Mitchell’s rumination strikes a universal chord, says Matthew Lindsay

Biting The Hand: ABC’s Beauty Stab 40 Years On

ABC's follow up to the incredibly successful Lexicon Of Love, was seen as costly misstep by most at the time, but why then, asks Matthew Lindsay, does it feel more resonant than ever?

Make It Uneasy On Yourself: Lou Reed’s Berlin At 50

Matthew Lindsay tells the story of Lou Reed's most difficult album; an often misunderstood masterpiece which is also a problematic ode to rage, jealousy and loss. CW: Contains some discussion of domestic abuse and suicide

Passion Always Wins: Kate Bush In 1978

When looking back over Kate Bush's astounding career, critics are often quick to gloss over her first two albums. Here Matthew Lindsay looks at 1978 as the most crucial year in her development, and the crucible for much essential music

Zelig In Fun Fur: David Bowie’s Divine Symmetry

As sterling new boxset Divine Symmetry gives new twists to old favourites from Hunky Dory, Matthew Lindsay looks back to find Bowie at the juncture between one-hit-wonder and era-defining superstar

Love Never Dies: The Beatles’ Revolver Revisited

On the release of a lavish new remaster of The Beatles' landmark 1966 album, Matthew Lindsay explores the era's climate of hyper-accelerating pop, the kitchen sink realism at the record's heart, and its long-lasting influence on everything from glam rock to hip hop

The Rhythm Divine: Running Up That Hill By Kate Bush

'Running Up That Hill' may finally be at the top of the charts, some 37 years after it was first released, but how was it made, what does it mean and why has it connected so strongly with a younger generation? Matthew Lindsay has some answers

The Hideous Ecstasy Of Fear: Diamond Dogs 40 Years On

It starts with an otherworldly squall, and the decadent dystopia of Diamond Dogs is never over, as Matthew Lindsay explains

A World That’s Gone: Suede’s Dog Man Star 25 Years On

At odds with the world, with reality, with Britpop and with each other, Suede were in a terrible place as they wrote and recorded Dog Man Star. But, writes Matthew Lindsay, it's the album that would end up as their masterpiece

Sex Music For Gargoyles: Soft Cell’s The Art Of Falling Apart

Three decades after its release, Matthew Lindsay writes an in-depth exploration of Soft Cell's The Art Of Falling Apart, featuring interview contributions from Marc Almond and Dave Ball

Lucky Star: Madonna’s Debut Album, 35 Years On

Matthew Lindsay studies the blonde's ambition to become one of the biggest stars of the 80s with her self-titled album of 1983

Wrapped Up: Eurythmics’ Sweet Dreams, 30 Years On

It's been three decades since the release of Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart's classic. Matthew Lindsay casts an ear and an eye back over a "sad, strange and popular" album that "pulled off the New Pop trick of having your cake and eating it; revelling in what you deconstruct"

Remake/Remodel: Karl Bartos Interviewed

Matt Lindsay talks to the former robot about his new album Off The Record. Photographs by Al Overdrive

Nico: Facing the Wind – The Marble Index Trilogy

The Marble Index, Desertshore and The End are three of the most uncompromising records of the 60s and 70s, and arguably surpass Nico's work with the Velvet Underground. Matthew Lindsay takes an in-depth look at their history and significance

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30 Years On: The Dreaming By Kate Bush

Matt Lindsay gets to grips with the overlooked masterpiece that is The Dreaming

“Nijinsky Meets Woolworths”: Ziggy Stardust, 40 Years On

As David Bowie's classic hits its fifth decade and gets a deluxe reissue, Matthew Lindsay takes an in-depth look at the significance of the wonderful creation that was Mr Ziggy Stardust