David Stubbs

David Stubbs

David Stubbs is a music, film, TV and football journalist. He has written for The Guardian, NME, The Wire and Uncut, and has written books on Jimi Hendrix, Eminem, Electronic Music and the footballer Charlie Nicholas.

Latest articles by David Stubbs

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Mastodon: Once More ’Round The Sun

By David Stubbs published

Relatively melodic and accessible release from newest wave of metal behemoths.

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Chicago: Now – Chicago XXXVI

By David Stubbs published

First album of new material in eight years.

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Swans: To Be Kind

By David Stubbs published

Formidable new album from the former noiseniks.

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Oasis's Definitely Maybe, 20 years on

By David Stubbs published

One of Britpop's keystone recordings is two decades old. What did it all mean?

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Nektar: Time Machine

By David Stubbs published

First album in four years by veteran prog rockers.

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Philip H Anselmo And The Illegals: Walk Through Exits Only

By David Stubbs published

Ex Pantera vocalist cuts first solo album.

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Thee Faction: Good Politics: Your Role As An Active Citizen

By David Stubbs published

Urgent, unapologetic agit-R&B from West London.

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Tangerine Dream & Brian May: Starmus: Sonic Universe

By David Stubbs published

Veteran synth pioneers and Queen guitarist converge live.

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The Tangent: Le Sacre Du Travail (The Rite Of Work)

By David Stubbs published

Prog concept album devised by ex-punk Andy Tillison.

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Pinnick Gales Pridgen: Pinnick Gales Pridgen

By David Stubbs published

Blues-rock power trio debut with ex-Mars Volta drummer.

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Jeff Healey Band: As The Years Go Passing By / House On Fire

By David Stubbs published

Not yet rated

Live and unreleased material by late blues-rock guitarist.

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Danny Bryant: Hurricane

By David Stubbs published

New studio album from young rock/blues guitar virtuoso.

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Crime & The City Solution: American Twilight

By David Stubbs published

Comeback album follows a 20-year hiatus.

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My Bloody Valentine: m b v

By David Stubbs published

22-years-late follow-up from 90s guitar revolutionaries.

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Jimi Hendrix: People, Hell And Angels

By David Stubbs published

Out-takes, rarities and unreleased material from late-period Hendrix.

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Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day

By David Stubbs published

Two-CD live recording of the legendary band’s 2007 reunion concert at London’s O2 Arena.

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Sonic Youth: Smart Bar – Chicago 1985

By David Stubbs published

Landmark live album, recorded on four-track cassette.

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Guided By Voices: The Bears For Lunch

By David Stubbs published

Third album of 2012 by reunited combo.

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Dead Can Dance: Anastasis

By David Stubbs published

Estranged partners from 4AD Records days Brendan Perry and Lisa Gerrard reunite.

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The Darkness: Hot Cakes

By David Stubbs published

On their third, triumphant comeback album they pull off their repeated trick brilliantly.

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George Harrison: Early Takes – Volume 1

By David Stubbs published

Surprisingly affecting demos of ex-Beatle’s solo work.

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Squackett: Squackett

By David Stubbs published

New project from Yes’s Chris Squire and Steve Hackett, once of Genesis.

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Spiritualized: Sweet Heart Sweet Light

By David Stubbs published

Jason Pierce and co’s first album in three years, recorded in adverse health.

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Dr John: Locked Down

By David Stubbs published

The mighty Mac on top form, produced by The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach.

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Lee Ranaldo: Between The Times And The Tides

By David Stubbs published

Straight-ahead fare featuring Sonic Youth man’s best buds.

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