This issue of Mojo looks at the 30 greatest songs by Steely Dan – a large number, but maybe not big enough – given the greatness of the group! There's also plenty of other classic features – rare photos of the Rolling Stones, and more on Marvin Gaye, The Ramones, Lenny Kravitz, and the Butthole Surfers – plus Stone Roses guitarist John Squire and the mighty Liam Gallagher! The issue also features a bonus CD with 15 tracks from famous northern bands – including James, The Fall, Magazine, Blue Orchids, Inspiral Carpets, and others – plus the usual huge section of Mojo reviews! Magazine

Massive issue with a great interview (with amazing photos) with Chicago 60s and 70s behind-the-scenes soul music queen Helen Saffold, another ridiculous Nardwuar interview with Snoop Dogg, the story of British Invasion pin-up boy Ian Whitcomb, Metal graphic designer Dennis Dread's visit to Frank Frazetta's art collection, the tragic tale of underground comix rebel Jim Osborne, Cleveland 70s punk legends Easter Monkeys, Plastic Crimewave salutes the Paul Butterfield Blues Band, an in-the-booth interview with White Sox organist Nancy Faust on the eve of her retirement, an insiders look into the Ramones, and tons of comix, reviews, and obituaries. Magazine

Features the absurd story of 1980s Chicago primitive hardcore legends Negative Element (includes full length CD of unreleased Shaggs-meet-Black Flag punk), the ultimate Solomon Burke interview, Trio Mocoto interview (70s Brazilian Samba Rock legends), Funkadelic's Pedro Bell, Nardwuar vs. Jimmie "JJ" Walker, Pop goddess Margio Guryan interview, Paul Burlison (Johhny Burnette Rock & Roll Trio) interview, The C*nts, Brazillian underground scene report, Southern comedian T. Bubba, Plus Handsome Dick, Ramones, Electric Prunes, Mark Lindsay, Creation, Downliners Sect and lotsa comix! Magazine