Few bands divide opinion like Jim Morrison's seminal Sixties outfit. As a commemorative DVD and album are released, two of our music critics offer opposing views.
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Friday, 27 January 2012
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Radio column: The delights of a shore-fire success
How has Desert Island Discs done it? How has it survived decades of culls and re-branding to become a broadcasting institution, seemingly impervious to change and yet still crushing the competition with ease?
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Friday, 20 January 2012
Lana Del Rey: A beguiling beauty who's more than a one-hit wonder
Since the singer's Video Games became a YouTube hit, her backstory has been the target of endless sniping. Just enjoy the mesmerising music, says Fiona Sturges
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Thursday, 19 January 2012
Radio column: I'm sorry, but the celebrity satirists haven't got a clue
Radio 2's Hot Gossip is a panel show hosted by Claudia Winkleman about celebrity tittle-tattle, but not in the shameless we-don't-care-if-you-think-we're-shallow sense. It is, in fact, propelled by shame.
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Thursday, 12 January 2012
Radio column: The voice of the people - Derbyshire vs Vine
Victoria Derbyshire or Jeremy Vine? It's a bit like asking whether you're a cat or a dog person. If you are disposed to radio phone-in shows then chances are you have a preference.
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Sunday, 8 January 2012
Book review: The Last Holiday: A Memoir, By Gil Scott-Heron
In the latter half of his life, Gil Scott-Heron was in bad shape. This once prolific, articulate and highly politicised writer and musician, best known for "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised", had entered a creative cul-de-sac.
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Thursday, 5 January 2012
Radio column: The stylus gurus spinning a good yarn
Being a radio DJ is a cinch nowadays. Where once upon a time a DJ had to haul crates of records into work, now they can simply take in their iPod, set it to shuffle and then lie down for an executive nap.
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