John Kelly on Dusty Springfield's Memphis masterpiece It might seem odd to highlight an album that was, from the beginning, such a torment for the artist, but Dusty in Memphis is one the great records of the 1960's. Culture • 17 Jan 18
John Kelly on Dusty Springfield's Memphis masterpiece It might seem odd to highlight an album that was, from the beginning, such a torment for the artist, but Dusty in Memphis is one the great records of the 1960's. Culture • 17 Jan 18
John Kelly on Joni Mitchell: Blue is the warmest colour John Kelly writes for Culture about the Albums That Will Save Your Life... Music • 07 Dec 21
John Kelly on Joni Mitchell: Blue is the warmest colour John Kelly writes for Culture about the Albums That Will Save Your Life... Music • 07 Dec 21
John Kelly on The Clash's London Calling - a punk masterpiece Men of my vintage aren't to be trusted when it comes to The Clash. Years of reinvention tends to create a narrative that begins with "Well, I saw The Clash in the Top Hat..." Culture • 25 Jul 17
John Kelly on The Clash's London Calling - a punk masterpiece Men of my vintage aren't to be trusted when it comes to The Clash. Years of reinvention tends to create a narrative that begins with "Well, I saw The Clash in the Top Hat..." Culture • 25 Jul 17
John Kelly on Miles Davis' Kind Of Blue - it's kind of beautiful Miles Davis, in his own whispered words, "changed music five or six times." He was right about that. Culture • 19 Jul 17
John Kelly on Miles Davis' Kind Of Blue - it's kind of beautiful Miles Davis, in his own whispered words, "changed music five or six times." He was right about that. Culture • 19 Jul 17
John Kelly on The Velvet Underground & Nico Generally considered one of the most influential records of all time, The Velvet Underground & Nico was a commercial flop when it first appeared in 1967. Of course it was. Music • 07 Dec 21
John Kelly on The Velvet Underground & Nico Generally considered one of the most influential records of all time, The Velvet Underground & Nico was a commercial flop when it first appeared in 1967. Of course it was. Music • 07 Dec 21
John Kelly on The Joshua Tree: 'an album that defined the era' John Kelly writes for Culture about the Albums That Will Save Your Life... Music • 19 Jan 18
John Kelly on The Joshua Tree: 'an album that defined the era' John Kelly writes for Culture about the Albums That Will Save Your Life... Music • 19 Jan 18
John Kelly on Pet Sounds - the greatest album ever made? Back in 1961, The Beach Boys – Brian Wilson, his brothers Dennis and Carl, their cousin Mike Love and a friend called Al Jardine – recorded a song called Surfin'... Music • 07 Dec 21
John Kelly on Pet Sounds - the greatest album ever made? Back in 1961, The Beach Boys – Brian Wilson, his brothers Dennis and Carl, their cousin Mike Love and a friend called Al Jardine – recorded a song called Surfin'... Music • 07 Dec 21
John Kelly on reggae classic Best Dressed Chicken In Town John Kelly writes for Culture about the Albums That Will Save Your Life... This week - notes on Dr. Alimantado's reggae classic Best Dressed Chicken in Town. Music • 23 May 17
John Kelly on reggae classic Best Dressed Chicken In Town John Kelly writes for Culture about the Albums That Will Save Your Life... This week - notes on Dr. Alimantado's reggae classic Best Dressed Chicken in Town. Music • 23 May 17
John Kelly on Soothing Sounds for Baby - the cradle will rock John Kelly writes for Culture about the Albums That Will Save Your Life... This week, he's got one for all the parents in the house. Music • 15 May 17
John Kelly on Soothing Sounds for Baby - the cradle will rock John Kelly writes for Culture about the Albums That Will Save Your Life... This week, he's got one for all the parents in the house. Music • 15 May 17
A tribute to John Montague, by John Kelly We're delighted to present in full the text for John Kelly's tribute to poet John Montague, delivered at November's Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards, where Montague received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Culture • 06 Jan 17
A tribute to John Montague, by John Kelly We're delighted to present in full the text for John Kelly's tribute to poet John Montague, delivered at November's Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards, where Montague received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Culture • 06 Jan 17
