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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 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 Hank Williams: poet, pop-star & proto rock n'roller

John Kelly writes for Culture about the Albums That Will Save Your Life... This week: Hank Williams Live at The Grand Ole Opry.
Music • 30 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 John Coltrane's A Love Supreme

We asked John Kelly to write about his Albums That Will Save Your Life...
Music • 28 Jun 17

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