Articles by Paul Lester

Paul Lester is the editor of Record Collector. He began freelancing for Melody Maker in the late 80s, and was later made Features Editor. He was a member of the team that launched Uncut Magazine, where he became Deputy Editor. In 2006 he went freelance again and has written for The Guardian, The Times, the Sunday Times, the Telegraph, Classic Rock, Q and the Jewish Chronicle. He has also written books on Oasis, Blur, Pulp, Bjork, The Verve, Gang Of Four, Wire, Lady Gaga, Robbie Williams, the Spice Girls, and Pink.

Articles by: Paul Lester

Death, drugs and Decca: The Zombies On Their Career Hurdles

By Paul Lester published 26 February 16

Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent have made quite an impression on the music world. With The Zombies’ latest album having dropped at the end of last year, the pair look back over their journey.

Deep Purple: The Vinyl Collection ’72-’87

By Paul Lester published 19 February 16

Seven albums from Head to House.

London Orion Orchestra: Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here Symphonic

By Paul Lester published 19 February 16

The Floyd get the finished-symphony treatment.

Phil Collins: Reissues

By Paul Lester published 19 February 16

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His second and sixth albums, in expanded form.

Kula Shaker: K 2.0

By Paul Lester published 19 February 16

Fifth album from often reviled sitar rockers.

John Mitchell from Lonely Robot gurning on stage

Lonely Robot Live In London

By Paul Lester published 27 January 16

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The not so Lonely Robot brings a galaxy of friends to seasonal show

Hexvessel: When We Are Death

By Paul Lester published 27 January 16

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Third album from Finnish cult rockers.

Immersion: Analogue Creatures

By Paul Lester published 27 January 16

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Wire man meets Minimal Compact woman.

Comedy Of Errors: Spirit

By Paul Lester published 27 January 16

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Glaswegian prog meditation on hope and despair.

Limelight: The Anchoress

By Paul Lester published 24 January 16

This Kate Bush-influenced singer-songwriter pens self-proclaimed “revenge pop”…

TR+ Extended Version – Welcome Back: Anthrax

By Paul Lester published 22 January 16

The thrash pioneers return with a new album, proving that being a married dad hasn’t curbed Scott Ian’s fury.

66 From '66 – The Beach Boys

By Paul Lester published 22 January 16

Pet Sounds (Capitol, May 16 1966), Good Vibrations (Capitol single, October 10 1966)

Sky: Toccata: An Anthology

By Paul Lester published 22 January 16

Classical rock in excelsis.