Tim Batcup

Tim Batcup

Tim Batcup is a writer for Classic Rock magazine and Prog magazine. He's also the owner of Cover To Cover, Swansea's only independent bookshop, and a director of Storyopolis, a free children’s literacy project based at the Volcano Theatre, Swansea. He likes music, books and Crass. 

Articles by: Tim Batcup

Randy Rhoads headshot

The 10 best Randy Rhoads guitar solos

By Tim Batcup published

Though his career was brief, Randy Rhoads left an indelible mark on modern rock music as the brilliant, bewildering guitarist in Ozzy Osbourne's original solo band

Jimmy Page with cigarette, hiding behind a Les Paul

The 10 best songs Jimmy Page has released since Led Zeppelin

By Tim Batcup published

While Jimmy Page may not have achieved the same level of success post-Led Zeppelin as he did with the band, there is still gold to be found

Pink Floyd - The 50 Greatest Albums

The 50 greatest Pink Floyd songs ever

By Fraser Lewry, Rob Hughes, Jerry Ewing, Henry Yates, Hugh Fielder, Mark Blake, Daryl Easlea, Tim Batcup, Glenn Povey last updated

From underground clubs to sold-out stadiums, Pink Floyd's path through rock has been revolutionary and stunningly successful. Here are their 50 best songs

Pink Floyd in 1977 with Roger Waters

The Top 10 Best Pink Floyd Roger Waters Songs

By Tim Batcup last updated

From psychedelic wigouts to epic misanthropy of The Wall, these are the Top 10 Roger Waters Pink Floyd songs

A photograph of Led Zeppelin on stage playing an acoustic set in 1972

The top 10 best acoustic Led Zeppelin songs

By Tim Batcup last updated

They're best known for their epic rock anthems, but there's equal brilliance in Led Zeppelin's quieter moments

Peter Gabriel in 1980

The 10 best Peter Gabriel songs

By Tim Batcup last updated

Throughout his solo career, former Genesis man Peter Gabriel has been one of the most innovative artists of our time - and here are his 10 best songs

Led Zeppelin – The Song Remains The Same album review

By Tim Batcup published

Sing out Hare Hare, dance the hoochie-coo! Zeppelin’s 1973 set given another remastering.

Jethro Tull – 50 For 50 album review

By Tim Batcup published

The best of 50 years of Jethro Tull, hand-picked by Ian Anderson himself.

Cover art for Hawkwind - The Emergency Broadcast Years: 1994 – 1997

Hawkwind - The Emergency Broadcast Years: 1994 – 1997 album review

By Tim Batcup published

This is Earth calling. Patchy 90s foursome collected

Cover art for Gene Simmons On Power: My Journey Through The Corridors Of Power...

Gene Simmons On Power: My Journey Through The Corridors Of Power... book review

By Tim Batcup published

The God of Thunder shares him sociopathic world view.

Cover art Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons - The Age Of Absurdity album

Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons - The Age Of Absurdity album review

By Tim Batcup published

Cymru Am Byth: ex-Motörhead guitarist keeps it in the family

Cover art for The Heroin Diaries: A Year In The Life Of A Shattered Rock Star....

The Heroin Diaries: A Year In The Life Of A Shattered Rock Star....review

By Tim Batcup published

Notorious smack confessional given a 10-year update

Nik Turner - Life In Space album

Nik Turner - Life In Space album review

By Tim Batcup published

Self-styled Thunder Rider still oscillating wildly

Cover art for The Grateful Dead - Long Strange Trip: Motion Picture Soundtrack album

The Grateful Dead - Long Strange Trip: Motion Picture Soundtrack album review

By Tim Batcup published

Wide-angled overview of an expansive career

Radiohead - OK Computer OKNOTOK 1997 – 2017 album artwork

Radiohead - OK Computer OKNOTOK 1997 – 2017 album review

By Tim Batcup published

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I’m OK, you’re OK. The 20-year anniversary of Radiohead's 90s landmark

ELP - Works I & II album artwork

ELP - Works I & II/Love Beach album review

By Tim Batcup published

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All filler, no killer? Reissues series arrives at the downturn…

Cover art of A Perfect Union Of Contrary Things

A Perfect Union Of Contrary Things review

By Tim Batcup published

A partial unpicking of the puzzle that is Tool’s frontman

Cover art for Feeder - Reissues album

Feeder - Reissues album review

By Tim Batcup published

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Reheated mains, now with extra topppings

L’Anima - Departures album artwork

L’Anima - Departures album review

By Tim Batcup published

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From Out Of Nowhere, prog converts deliver a dextrous debut.

Cover art for Jethro Tull - The String Quartets album

Jethro Tull - The String Quartets album review

By Tim Batcup published

Chamber folk from the Tull frontman

Carptree - Emerger album artwork

Carptree - Emerger album review

By Tim Batcup published

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Symphonic Swedes re-emerge for album six.

Cover art for Stevie Nicks: Visions, Dreams And Rumours by Zoe Howe

Stevie Nicks: Visions, Dreams And Rumours by Zoe Howe review

By Tim Batcup published

Comprehensive account of the gypsy queen

The Mute Gods - Tardigrades Will Inherit The Earth album artwork

The Mute Gods - Tardigrades Will Inherit The Earth album review

By Tim Batcup published

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Global warning: Beggs and co sound the bells on album two.

Midlake The Trials Of Van Occupanther album cover

Midlake - The Trials Of Van Occupanther reissue album review

By Tim Batcup published

Ten years gone. Pastoral gem revisited

An illustration for Rush's 2112 40 year anniversary

Rush - 2112 40th album review

By Tim Batcup published

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It came from the future, 40 years ago. As the three starmen appear to be winding down, they’re still light years ahead. Here’s the Canadians’ pivotal opus buffed, bolstered and boxed