David Stubbs

Excellent account of the year believed by the author to be rock’s best.

1999-scheduled release finally sees the light of day.

Exhaustive compilation of early-80s Brit psych.

Inexplicable reissue of nondescript 1981 album.

Latest album from avant metal combo pays tribute to Buddha.

Reissue of 2004 album from veteran UK heavy metallers.

Overdue reissue of 90s Glasgow indie types’ only two studio albums.

Four-CD box set featuring remasters of Ubu’s third, fourth and fifth plus extras.

Compilation of the short-lived UK post-punks’ recorded output, including a live disc.

Bluesman guests with Walter Trout and Bernie Marsden.

Latest in bootleg series, featuring concerts from 1978 and 1980.

NY art rockers’ 1991 and 1992 albums, with a bonus CD of alternative takes and extras.

Nuanced blues rockers’ follow-up to their acclaimed 2013 debut.

Disappointment and nostalgic thrills from an ‘upside down’ bill.

Over four decades on, the long-overdue release of 1973 LA concert footage.

New Wave Of British Heavy Metallists still waving.

Jethro Tull guitarist celebrates 50 years in the business.

Legendary 1969 concert tapes officially released at last.

First album in six years from 90s bestselling San Fran band.

Third album with band from ex-Miles Davis sideman.

Re-recording of 1973 album with alternative arrangements.

Steven Wilson remix of 1972 classic, featuring bonus track.

Splendid, overdue account of legendary New York duo, with a Lydia Lunch preface.

Accompanying films for all The Beatles’ No.1s, restored and remastered, plus bonus items.

New album almost 30 years after their biggest hit.