Gavin Martin
List of articles in the library by artist

ABC: Romancing Tongue In Chic
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, March 1982

Arthur Alexander: A Shot Of Rhythm And Soul (Ace)
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, January 1983

Anastacia : AUDIO: Anastacia (2004)
Interview by Gavin Martin, Rock's Backpages Audio, March 2004

Ash : AUDIO: Ash (2004)
Interview by Gavin Martin, Rock's Backpages Audio, 2004

Afrika Bambaataa : James Brown (and Afrika Bambaataa): Sex Machine Today
Report and Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, September 1984

Syd Barrett : Julian Palacios: Lost In The Woods
Book Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, July 1998

Black Crowes, The : AUDIO: The Black Crowes (2001)
Interview by Gavin Martin, Rock's Backpages Audio, 2001

Black Eyed Peas: Give Peas Peas A Chance
Interview by Gavin Martin, Daily Mirror, December 2003

Bobby 'Blue' Bland : Bobby Bland: The Best Of (MCA)
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, June 1982

Mary J. Blige : Mary J Blige: Wembley Arena, London
Live Review by Gavin Martin, The Independent, April 2002

Bloc Party Refuse to Rest on Their Laurels 10 years On
Report and Interview by Gavin Martin, Daily Mirror, January 2009

Billy Bragg: England, Half English (Cooking Vinyl)****
Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, April 2002

Billy Bragg: Big Ben vs Little Billy
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, January 1984

James Brown (and Afrika Bambaataa): Sex Machine Today
Report and Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, September 1984

James Brown: Star Time (Polydor/CD Box Set)
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, June 1991

Jackson Browne: Hammersmith Odeon, London
Live Review by Gavin Martin, NME, October 1986

Solomon Burke
Interview by Gavin Martin, Independent on Sunday, February 2005

David Byrne : AUDIO: David Byrne (2004)
Interview by Gavin Martin, Rock's Backpages Audio, March 2004

Calexico : Kings Of Americana: Lambchop, Calexico, Wheat
Report and Interview by Gavin Martin, Uncut, June 2000

Rosanne Cash: Blues From The Pink Bedroom
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, April 1986

Catatonia : The return of Cerys Matthews
Interview by Gavin Martin, Daily Mirror, August 2006

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds : Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds: Henry's Dream (Mute)
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, January 1992

Clash, The : Joe Strummer is Dead; Long Live the Clash!
Obituary by Gavin Martin, CounterPunch, December 2002

Clash, The : The Clash: Queens University, Belfast
Live Review by Gavin Martin, NME, October 1978

George Clinton: You Shouldn't Nuf Bit Fish (Capitol)
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, January 1984

Leonard Cohen: Hello! I Must Be Cohen
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, January 1993

Commodores, The : Commodores: Foil Wrapped Turkeys
Live Review by Gavin Martin, NME, February 1983

Ry Cooder: Hammersmith Odeon, London
Live Review by Gavin Martin, NME, June 1982

Corrs, The : AUDIO: The Corrs (2004)
Interview by Gavin Martin, Rock's Backpages Audio, May 2004

Elvis Costello : Burt Bacharach and Elvis Costello at the Royal Festival Hall
Live Review by Gavin Martin, NME, November 1998

Noel Coward : Twentieth Century Blues: The Songs Of Noel Coward
Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, May 1998

Cramps, The : The Cramps: A Date With Elvis
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, February 1986

Culture Club: The Culture Vultures Gather
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, April 1983

Def Leppard : AUDIO: Def Leppard's Joe Elliott (2006)
Interview by Gavin Martin, Rock's Backpages Audio, 2006

Dexy's Midnight Runners: Anarchic In The UK
Retrospective by Gavin Martin, Uncut, October 2000

Dexy's Midnight Runners : Kevin Rowland: A Folk Hero Of The '80s
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, July 1982

Dirty Pretty Things : Barat's Home: Dirty Pretty Things
Interview by Gavin Martin, Daily Mirror, July 2006

Doves : Kingdom of Doves
Report and Interview by Gavin Martin, Daily Mirror, June 2009

Dr. John : Dr John: Voodoo Lounge
Interview by Gavin Martin, Uncut, July 1998

Dr. John: A Shot of Rhythm 'n' Snooze
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, March 1984

Sheila E
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, April 1986

Earth Wind and Fire : Earth Wind And Fire: Ecstasy At The Dawn Of Creation!
Live Review by Gavin Martin, NME, March 1982

Fall, The : The Fall: LA2, London
Live Review by Gavin Martin, NME, January 1999

Fall, The : The Fall: Totally Wired – The Rough Trade Anthology/The Rough Trade Singles Box (Sanctuary) ***
Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, October 2002

Fall, The : The Fall: Revolting Soul
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, August 1986

Bryan Ferry : Twentieth Century Blues: The Songs Of Noel Coward
Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, May 1998

Finn Brothers : The Finn Brothers: Fellowship of the Finns
Interview by Gavin Martin, The Independent, August 2004

Flaming Lips : AUDIO: Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne (2006)
Interview by Gavin Martin, Rock's Backpages Audio, 2006

Fleetwood Mac : Stevie Nicks: Confessions Of A Rock Chick
Interview by Gavin Martin, Daily Mirror, November 2003

Four Tops, The : Four Tops Don't Walk Away Ever!
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, February 1982

Four Tops, The : The Four Tops: One More Mountain (Casablanca)
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, September 1982

Franz Ferdinand : Access All Areas
Report by Gavin Martin, The Independent, June 2005

Friendly Fires : Burning Ambition: Friendly Fires
Interview by Gavin Martin, Daily Mirror, January 2009

Fun Boy Three: Fun Boy Three
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, March 1982

Fun Lovin' Criminals: Mimosa
Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, January 2000

Peter Gabriel: Four (Charisma)
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, September 1982

Gap Band, The : The Gap Band: Star Spangled & Starry-Eyed
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, February 1983

Mary Gauthier
Profile and Interview by Gavin Martin, Uncut, February 2002

Marvin Gaye: Mr Midnight In The City Of Angels
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, December 1982

J. Geils Band
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, June 1982

Eddy Grant: Killer On The Rampage
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, November 1982

Grateful Dead : Kesey Rides Again
Report by Gavin Martin, The Independent, August 1999

Gwen Guthrie: Inflated Rent
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, August 1986

Handsome Family, The : The Handsome Family: In The Air
Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, April 2000

Handsome Family, The : The Handsome Family: Live at The Barbican, London
Live Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, January 2002

Handsome Family, The : The Handsome Family: Live in the UK
Live Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, February 2000

Handsome Family, The : The Handsome Family: Tales Of Extra Ordinary Madness
Interview by Gavin Martin, Uncut, April 2000

Human League, The : Phil Oakey
Interview by Gavin Martin, Daily Mirror, November 2003

Imagination: The Glam Gladiators Fight Back
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, January 1983

Joe Jackson: An Ordinary Joe
Live Review by Gavin Martin, NME, January 1983

Wyclef Jean : AUDIO: Wyclef Jean (2002)
Interview by Gavin Martin, Rock's Backpages Audio, August 2002

Waylon Jennings: Honky Tonk Heroes
Retrospective by Gavin Martin, Uncut, September 1998

Joan Jett: Whomping The Suckers With A Superball
Report and Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, April 1982

Elton John : Twentieth Century Blues: The Songs Of Noel Coward
Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, May 1998

Kelis : Ice Queen Kelis Blows Her Cool
Interview by Gavin Martin, Daily Mirror, January 2004

Kid Creole & The Coconuts : Kid Creole: Calypso Facto
Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, September 2002

Killers, The : The Killers: Brandon Flowers is Blooming
Interview by Gavin Martin, Daily Mirror, February 2009

Katie Kissoon: Soul Survivor
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, August 1983

Lambchop : Kings Of Americana: Lambchop, Calexico, Wheat
Report and Interview by Gavin Martin, Uncut, June 2000

Lambchop: What Another Man Spills
Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, October 1998

Cyndi Lauper: The Bop Don't Stop
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, November 1986

John Lennon's Primal Scream
Retrospective by Gavin Martin, Uncut Legends, 2005

Jackie Leven: Live at Borders Bookshop, London
Live Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, December 2001

Shane MacGowan : Exclusive: Pogues' Shane Tells How He Made It To 50
Interview by Gavin Martin, Daily Mirror, December 2007

Madness : AUDIO: Madness (2002)
Interview by Gavin Martin, Rock's Backpages Audio, December 2002

Madonna: Madonna****; Like A Virgin***; True Blue**** (Maverick/Warner)
Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, July 2001

Cerys Matthews : AUDIO: Cerys Matthews (2003)
Interview by Gavin Martin, Rock's Backpages Audio, Spring 2003

Cerys Matthews : The return of Cerys Matthews
Interview by Gavin Martin, Daily Mirror, August 2006

Paul McCartney : Twentieth Century Blues: The Songs Of Noel Coward
Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, May 1998

Paul McCartney : Normally, He's A Pacifist
Interview by Gavin Martin, The Independent, November 2001

Malcolm McLaren: The Man Who Ran Into Ideas
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, November 1982

Mekons, The : The Mekons: New York: On The Road '86-'87
Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, March 2001

Steve Miller Band: The Joker's later work revisited
Retrospective by Gavin Martin, Uncut, July 1998

Christy Moore: Ireland In An Acid Bath
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, November 1986

Alanis Morissette : AUDIO: Alanis Morissette (2004)
Interview by Gavin Martin, Rock's Backpages Audio, May 2004

Van Morrison: The Philosopher's Stone
Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, June 1998

Van Morrison: AWESOME!!!
Live Review by Gavin Martin, NME, March 1982

Musical Youth: Youth Of Today (MCA)
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, November 1982

Willie Nelson: The Barbican, London
Live Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, August 1998

Stevie Nicks: Confessions Of A Rock Chick
Interview by Gavin Martin, Daily Mirror, November 2003

The Notorious B.I.G. : 2Pac & Outlawz: Still I Rise; Notorious B.I.G.: Born Again
Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, March 2000

Will Oldham: Guarapero / Lost Blues 2
Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, March 2000

Outkast : OutKast: Live in London
Live Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, April 2001

Palace Music : Will Oldham: Guarapero / Lost Blues 2
Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, March 2000

Robert Palmer: Pride
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, April 1983

Papa M: Whatever, Mortal (Domino)****
Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, March 2002

Graham Parker
Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, September 2001

Graham Parker and The Rumour: Live in Belfast
Live Review by Gavin Martin, NME, March 1979

Maceo Parker: Hot Cross Fun
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, May 1987

Dolly Parton : AUDIO: Dolly Parton (2005)
Interview by Gavin Martin, Rock's Backpages Audio, 2005

Pet Shop Boys : The Pet Shop Boys
Interview by Gavin Martin, Daily Mirror, May 2007

Pink : AUDIO: Pink (2006)
Interview by Gavin Martin, Rock's Backpages Audio, 2006

Pink Floyd : Julian Palacios: Lost In The Woods
Book Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, July 1998

Robert Plant : AUDIO: Robert Plant (2003)
Interview by Gavin Martin, Rock's Backpages Audio, 2003

Prince: Purple Rain
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, August 1984

Prince: The Flesh And The Soul
Live Review by Gavin Martin, NME, August 1986

Public Image Ltd : Company Lore and Public Disorder: The PiL Memorandum
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, March 1981

Public Image Ltd : PiL: Album
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, February 1986

Lou Reed: Live at Royal Albert Hall, London
Live Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, August 2000

R.E.M. : AUDIO: R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe (2003)
Interview by Gavin Martin, Rock's Backpages Audio, December 2003

Diana Ross : Donna Summer: She Works Hard For The Money/Diana Ross: Ross
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, July 1983

Josh Rouse & Kurt Wagner: Dog Day Afternoons
Interview by Gavin Martin, Uncut, February 2000

Run DMC: The Best of Run DMC
Review by Gavin Martin, Daily Mirror, April 2003

Doug Sahm: It's The Sahm Old Song
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, September 1985

Scritti Politti: Psyched Out
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, June 1985

Sex Pistols, The : The Sex Pistols: Anarchy In The UK
Retrospective and Interview by Gavin Martin, Uncut, June 2000

Shack : Heads Down: Shack
Interview by Gavin Martin, Uncut, June 2006

Shakira : AUDIO: Shakira (2005)
Interview by Gavin Martin, Rock's Backpages Audio, 2005

Tupac Shakur : 2Pac & Outlawz: Still I Rise; Notorious B.I.G.: Born Again
Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, March 2000

Pete Shelley: Homosapien (Genetic)
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, January 1982

Nina Simone: Diary Of A Princess Noir
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, February 1984

Patti Smith: Patti noises off
Interview by Gavin Martin, Vox, January 1998

Snow Patrol : Run For Cover: Snow Patrol
Interview by Gavin Martin, Daily Mirror, July 2006

Sonics, The : The Sonics: Here Are The Sonics
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, July 1986

Sonic Youth : They Tried With Their Boots On: Sonic Youth
Report and Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, May 1991

Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes : Southside Johnny: Under The Rotting Boardwalk
Report and Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, July 1986

Spandau Ballet: True (Chrysalis)
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, March 1983

Special AKA, The : The Special AKA: 26,732 Hours In The Studio with Jerry Dammers
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, August 1984

Bruce Springsteen: Live In New York City (Columbia 2CD)****
Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, June 2001

Bruce Springsteen: Live/1975-85
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, November 1986

Bruce Springsteen: Tunnel Of Love; Human Touch; Lucky Town; The Ghost Of Tom Joad,
Retrospective by Gavin Martin, Uncut, February 2000

Bruce Springsteen: Hey Joad, Don't Make It Sad... (Oh, Go On Then)
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, March 1996

Candi Staton : AUDIO: Candi Staton (2006)
Interview by Gavin Martin, Rock's Backpages Audio, April 2006

Steely Dan: A Droll Double Act
Interview by Gavin Martin, The Independent, June 2003

Stiff Little Fingers: The Harp Bar, Belfast
Live Review by Gavin Martin, NME, July 1978

Sting: Bring On The Night
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, June 1986

Stray Cats, The : The Stray Cats: Rant 'n Rave (Arista)
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, September 1983

Streets, The : AUDIO: The Streets (2002)
Interview by Gavin Martin, Rock's Backpages Audio, March 2002

Streets, The : UK Rap: The word on The Streets
Interview by Gavin Martin, The Independent, March 2002

Joe Strummer : AUDIO: Joe Strummer (1999)
Interview by Gavin Martin, Rock's Backpages Audio, June 1999

Joe Strummer is Dead; Long Live the Clash!
Obituary by Gavin Martin, CounterPunch, December 2002

Joe Strummer: Good Ol' Joe
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, July 1986

Suede : Twentieth Century Blues: The Songs Of Noel Coward
Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, May 1998

Sugababes : AUDIO: Sugababes (2002)
Interview by Gavin Martin, Rock's Backpages Audio, 2002

Donna Summer: She Works Hard For The Money/Diana Ross: Ross
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, July 1983

Super Furry Animals : Rings Around Cardiff: Super Furry Animals
Report and Interview by Gavin Martin, Daily Mirror, 2003

Howard Tate : AUDIO: Howard Tate (2004)
Interview by Gavin Martin, Rock's Backpages Audio, June 2004

Howard Tate: Fate?
Profile and Interview by Gavin Martin, Record Collector, June 2004

Tears For Fears : Tears for Fears: The Hurting (Mercury)
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, March 1983

Travis Reign Again
Interview by Gavin Martin, Daily Mirror, October 2003

Triffids, The : The Day Of The Triffids
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, April 1989

U2: War
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, February 1983

U2: Kings of the Celtic Fringe
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, February 1981

U2: Rockin' in the Not So Free World (Part 1)
Report by Gavin Martin, NME, December 1989

U2: Rockin' in the Not So Free World (Part 2)
Report by Gavin Martin, NME, December 1989

Undertones, The : Crash Course in Corruption with The Undertones
Report and Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, November 1978

Undertones, The : The Undertones: Queen's University, Belfast
Live Review by Gavin Martin, NME, July 1978

Kurt Wagner : Josh Rouse & Kurt Wagner: Dog Day Afternoons
Interview by Gavin Martin, Uncut, February 2000

Tom Waits: Everything Goes To Hell
Interview by Gavin Martin, Uncut, June 2002

Tom Waits: Hard Rain
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, October 1985

Junior Walker & The Allstars : Junior Walker: The Shotgun Sherriff Rides Again
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, November 1983

Waterboys, The : The Waterboys' Mike Scott
Interview by Gavin Martin, Uncut, April 1998

Paul Weller: Royal Albert Hall, London
Live Review by Gavin Martin, Uncut, February 2002

Wheat : Kings Of Americana: Lambchop, Calexico, Wheat
Report and Interview by Gavin Martin, Uncut, June 2000

Jim White : AUDIO: Jim White (2001)
Interview by Gavin Martin, Rock's Backpages Audio, May 2001

Lucinda Williams: Shepherd's Bush Empire, London
Live Review by Gavin Martin, The Independent, May 2003

Womack and Womack: Love Wars (WEA)
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, February 1984

Womack and Womack: Love Warriors
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, March 1984

Dwight Yoakam: Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc.
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, April 1986

Dwight Yoakam: Mean Fiddler, London
Live Review by Gavin Martin, NME, September 1986

Neil Young: Sleeps With Angels
Review by Gavin Martin, NME, August 1994

Neil Young: Rustic Never Sleeps
Interview by Gavin Martin, NME, November 1992

Frank Zappa Goes Straight
Report by Gavin Martin, NME, January 1983

List of genre pieces

The Brits: D-Day – The Music Died
Report by Gavin Martin, Daily Mirror, February 2004