Not the last Word?

So what do you think about WORD Magazine? A bit dull? Yawn inducing? A not very inspiring read for 40+ Somethings? Written by old music journos for their mates to read? All of the above?

Well bugger me! I do believe the latest edition (November 2005) is actually very good. The first thing that is noticeable is that it is now called The WORD. So it's no longer any old WORD, it's The WORD.

A great cover (for a change) opens to reveal a comprehensive interview of Mick Jones by writer/broadcaster/professional Spurs fan Danny Kelly. This is not just a short, 'yeah, Joe Strummer was great' piece. It deals with Jones' time in The Clash and his relationship with Joe but also covers Big Audio Dynamite, his involvement with The Libertines and Babyshambles and his new project with Tony James, Carbon/Silicon.

Add to this a fun round-the-table chat about John Peel, a bit of Louis Theroux and an interview with Alan (Thunder Road on his iPod) Bennett, and it's value for money this month.

The latest issues of UNCUT and MOJO are also worth checking out:
UNCUT details the creation of Springsteen's Born To Run Album (with some cool pictures) and MOJO features the fabulous RAMONES plus a free New York Punk CD.

The question is what do the Kids have to read these days?