Music Opinion Archives: 09/2025

Atmosphere the Joy Division song that confirms Morrissey was the most misguided man in Manchester

‘Atmosphere’: the Joy Division song that confirms Morrissey was the most misguided man in Manchester

A battle of the working-class spirits.

Sep 11, 2025

Rod Stewart - 2023 - Interview

‘Attractive Female Wanted’: the utter insanity of Rod Stewart’s offensive lyrical minefield

Some interesting words.

Dale Maplethorpe

Sep 11, 2025

Why ‘Abbey Road’ is better than ‘Sgt Pepper

Hear Me Out: ‘Abbey Road’ is better than ‘Sgt Pepper’

The true classic of the catalogue.

Sep 11, 2025

Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand - Far Out Magazine

‘Take Me Out’: How Franz Ferdinand turned a corner for British rock

What could have been…

Sep 11, 2025

Joan Baez - Musician - 1973

‘Percy’s Song’: Joan Baez’s greatest-ever cover song

Unsung hero.

Sep 10, 2025

Bob Dylan - 1965 - Highway 61 Revisited album cover

What is the first Bob Dylan album everyone should start with?

A true education.

Sep 10, 2025

Ella Fitzgerald - Singer

‘Blue Skies’: Ella Fitzgerald’s greatest vocal performance

A high bar to clear

Sep 10, 2025

Anemone the song perfect for a Big Thief cover

‘Anemone’: the song perfect for a Big Thief cover

A perfect match!

Dale Maplethorpe

Sep 9, 2025

How Metallica threatened to destroy Lollapalooza

Hear Me Out: ‘One’ is still the most defining song Metallica has ever released

“Trapped in myself”.

Sep 8, 2025

So The prog album that will get you into the genre

Peter Gabriel’s ‘So’: The prog album that will get you into the genre

Hitting the perfect balance.

Sep 6, 2025

Far Out staff pick their Mercury Prize nominees for 2025

Far Out staff pick their Mercury Prize nominees for 2025

A good year for music.

Sep 5, 2025

Dear music lovers, shall we all just buy The Smiths?

Dear music fans, shall we all just buy The Smiths?

Let’s all chip in.

Dale Maplethorpe

Sep 4, 2025