Simple minds

More raw beauty from the Duluth veterans, heightened by lashings of piano and Jeff Tweedy...

The deluxe reissue of Saint Julian is reviewed in the new issue of Uncut, dated March 2013, and out now, so it seemed time to revisit October 2007's issue (Take 125), when the always-enlightening Julian Cope answered questions from readers and famous fans… Words: John Lewis / Photo: Sam Jones ____________________

Soulful debut is stunning introduction to producer's talents...

God knows we’ve probably written enough about “Tempest” by now (not least these two terrific pieces by my colleagues Allan Jones and John Robinson). Nevertheless, part of Bob Dylan’s enduring appeal is his capacity for provocation: the sense that he tacitly encourages people to at least try and unpick his records, fathom his mysteries. Our almost certain failure is part of the game, for him as well as for us.

An in-depth Uncut interview with Jack White from the time of Blunderbuss

Californians’ millennial angst, deluxed...

Believe the hype! The simple tale of a legendary label...

Liam Gallagher’s bunker mentality bears fruit on post-Oasis debut...

Second sublime collaboration between two Mali masters

Read Uncut's verdict on the New Yorkers sophomore album!