Nick Hasted

Nick Hasted

Nick Hasted writes about film, music, books and comics for Classic Rock, The Independent, Uncut, Jazzwise and The Arts Desk. He has published three books: The Dark Story of Eminem (2002), You Really Got Me: The Story of The Kinks (2011), and Jack White: How He Built An Empire From The Blues (2016).

Articles by: Nick Hasted

Bill Wyman: White Lightnin’: The Solo Box

By Nick Hasted published

His complete works as a Stone alone.

The Band: Complete Capitol Albums 1968-1977

By Nick Hasted published

The best and the rest of Robbie Robertson and company, on vinyl and boxed.

Screaming Eagles: Stand Up And Be Counted

By Nick Hasted published

Confident second from the Co. Down AC/DC.

High Hopes: The London Souls

By Nick Hasted published

Near-death experiences and defying science with New York’s hottest soul-rock export.

The Mighty Stef: Year Of The Horse

By Nick Hasted published

Dubliners’ delayed comeback defies the doubters.

Live: Mudhoney

By Nick Hasted published

Not yet rated

Grunge greats rumble on.

The Fratellis: Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied

By Nick Hasted published

One more stab of Chelsea Daggers.

Live: The Gaslight Anthem

By Nick Hasted published

Not yet rated

The roots-punk rockers show their sunny, soft side.

Tim Bowness: Stupid Things That Mean The World

By Nick Hasted published

The other No-Man’s melancholy, solo third.

Silverchair: Frogstomp

By Nick Hasted published

When Oz went grunge.

H.e.a.t: The Melodic rock revival starts here!

By Nick Hasted published

Meet the youthful Swedes who are out to party like it's 1989

Leaders Of Men: The Unlikely Rebirth Of Faith No More

By Nick Hasted published

Uncompromising as ever, a reunited Faith No More bury the past to come back with their first album in 18 years.

Whiskey Myers: Early Morning Shakes

By Nick Hasted published

Skilled reinforcements in the southern rock ranks.

The Crunch: Brand New Brand

By Nick Hasted published

Cut-price supergroup’s power-punk second.

Anti-Flag: American Spring

By Nick Hasted published

Tenth from Pittsburgh agit-punks.

The Minus 5: Dungeon Golds

By Nick Hasted published

Buck, Tweedy and McLagan join alt.rock collective.

Seasick Steve: Wayfarin' stranger

By Nick Hasted published

It’s been a long, hard road for the 70-something veteran who partied with Janis Joplin and lived next door to Kurt Cobain, but Seasick Steve says he’s still a ramblin’ man at heart.

The Vinyl Issue: The Economics Of Vinyl

By Nick Hasted published

Why is vinyl so expensive? We find out...

Welcome Back: Phil Manzanera

By Nick Hasted published

Roxy Music might be deceased, but their guitarist is alive and kicking, and looking to Cuba for inspiration.

The Vinyl Issue: The Secrets Of The Record Fair

By Nick Hasted published

We step into the shadowy world of the people and places that kept vinyl alive for 20 years.

The Vinyl Issue: Peter Hammill

By Nick Hasted published

Riots, UFOs and heart attacks: Peter Hammill recalls life in Van der Graaf Generator, and explains why he re-formed the band while continuing his own restless, experimental solo career.

Jethro Tull: Minstrel In The Gallery: 40th Anniversary Edition

By Nick Hasted published

1974 Monte Carlo jaunt remixed by Steven Wilson.

Johnny Rogan: Ray Davies: A Complicated Life

By Nick Hasted published

King Kink dissected.

Carl Barât And The Jackals: Let It Reign

By Nick Hasted published

Libertines reunion interrupted by what Barât did next.

Duke Garwood: Heavy Love

By Nick Hasted published

Mark Lanegan helps London bluesman to finally arrive.