David Hepworth: 1971 – Never A Dull Moment By David Stubbs published 18 March 16 Excellent account of the year believed by the author to be rock’s best.
John Miles: Miles High By David Stubbs published 18 March 16 Inexplicable reissue of nondescript 1981 album.
Mike And The Melvins: Three Men And A Baby By David Stubbs published 18 March 16 1999-scheduled release finally sees the light of day.
Earl Brutus: Reissues By David Stubbs published 19 February 16 Not yet rated Overdue reissue of 90s Glasgow indie types’ only two studio albums.
Tygers Of Pan Tang: Noises From The Cathouse By David Stubbs published 19 February 16 Reissue of 2004 album from veteran UK heavy metallers.
Pere Ubu: Architecture Of Language 1979-1982 By David Stubbs published 19 February 16 Four-CD box set featuring remasters of Ubu’s third, fourth and fifth plus extras.
Sunn O))): Kannon By David Stubbs published 19 February 16 Latest album from avant metal combo pays tribute to Buddha.
Tangerine Dream: The Official Bootleg Series: Volume Two By David Stubbs published 22 January 16 Latest in bootleg series, featuring concerts from 1978 and 1980.
Swans: White Light From The Mouth Of Infinity/Love Of Life By David Stubbs published 22 January 16 NY art rockers’ 1991 and 1992 albums, with a bonus CD of alternative takes and extras.
The Ruts: The Virgin Years By David Stubbs published 22 January 16 Not yet rated Compilation of the short-lived UK post-punks’ recorded output, including a live disc.
Danny Bryant: Blood Money By David Stubbs published 22 January 16 Bluesman guests with Walter Trout and Bernie Marsden.
The Temperance Movement: White Bear By David Stubbs published 31 December 15 Not yet rated Nuanced blues rockers’ follow-up to their acclaimed 2013 debut.
Live Review: The Prodigy, Public Enemy By David Stubbs published 31 December 15 Not yet rated Disappointment and nostalgic thrills from an ‘upside down’ bill.
Frank Zappa: Roxy: The Movie By David Stubbs published 27 November 15 Over four decades on, the long-overdue release of 1973 LA concert footage.
Martin Barre: Back To Steel By David Stubbs published 27 November 15 Jethro Tull guitarist celebrates 50 years in the business.
Girlschool: Guilty As Sin By David Stubbs published 27 November 15 New Wave Of British Heavy Metallists still waving.
The Velvet Underground: The Complete Matrix Tapes By David Stubbs published 27 November 15 Legendary 1969 concert tapes officially released at last.
The Beatles: 1+ DVD By David Stubbs published 30 October 15 Not yet rated Accompanying films for all The Beatles’ No.1s, restored and remastered, plus bonus items.
Gentle Giant: Octopus By David Stubbs published 30 October 15 Steven Wilson remix of 1972 classic, featuring bonus track.
Elliott Murphy: Aquashow Deconstructed By David Stubbs published 30 October 15 Re-recording of 1973 album with alternative arrangements.
John McLaughlin & The 4th Dimension: Black Light By David Stubbs published 30 October 15 Third album with band from ex-Miles Davis sideman.
Kris Needs: Dream Baby Dream: Suicide – A New York Story By David Stubbs published 30 October 15 Splendid, overdue account of legendary New York duo, with a Lydia Lunch preface.
Third Eye Blind: Dopamine By David Stubbs published 30 October 15 First album in six years from 90s bestselling San Fran band.
Killing Joke: Pylon By David Stubbs published 2 October 15 The original line-up release their 16th album, the third in a ‘triptych’.
King Crimson: Thrak By David Stubbs published 2 October 15 1995 album featuring three of the current line-up.