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Nine albums by The Doors you need to hear... and one to avoid
By Max Bell Published
Buying guide More than just a band that produced some classic music, The Doors and Jim Morrison remain iconic, their recordings embraced by each new generation

How to store your vinyl: The ultimate guide to keeping your records in pristine condition
By Paul Dimery Last updated
Buying guide Discover the optimum conditions for stashing vinyl, along with some of the best storage options available right now

Best Bluetooth speakers under $100/£100 in 2026: Elevate your listening without breaking the bank
By Paul Dimery Last updated
Buying guide The best quality budget Bluetooth speakers around that deliver great audio for less - the best budget boomboxes from Anker, Amazon, JBL and more

Best record players 2026: Top-flight turntables for every price bracket
By Tom Parsons Last updated
Buying guide Don’t know what record player to buy? I’ve collected a shortlist of my favourite turntables available today, from affordable automatics to hi-end, hi-fi highlights

Pearl Jam albums ranked from worst to best
By Dave Everley Published
Buying guide Dismissed by many of their peers as grunge interlopers, Pearl Jam have out-written, out-sold and outlived most of those detractors

Nine Paul McCartney albums you should listen to, but none of them are by The Beatles
By Paul Elliott Published
Buying guide More to Macca than The Beatles: Nine Paul McCartney albums you should listen to, and one to avoid

Every Jethro Tull album ranked from worst to best
By Jon Hotten Published
Buying guide Jethro Tull's 24 albums have taken in English folk and baroque instrumentation, plus enough thunderous riffs to keep hard rock fans happy

The Wishbone Ash albums you should definitely own... and one to avoid
By Dave Ling Published
Buying guide With their twin guitar attack, Wishbone Ash created a whole new sound before venturing into folk, soft rock and – whisper it – techno
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