Sparks: Madder!

On October 3, 2025, “Transgressive Records” label released “Madder!”, the debut Sparks studio EP. It was recorded in 2025, and was produced by Ron Mael and Russell Mael.

Personnel:

  • Ron Mael – keyboards, synthesizers, programming
  • Russell Mael – vocals, programming
  • Eli Pearl, Evan Weiss – guitar, engineer, mixing
  • Max Whipple – bass
  • Stevie Nistor – drums
  • Bill Inglot, Dave Schultz – mastering
  • Galen Johnson – design
  • Munachi Osegbu – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Ron Mael and Russell Mael.

  1. Porcupine
  2. Fantasize
  3. Mess Up
  4. They

Galleon: From Land To Ocean

In October 3, 20023, “Progress Records” label released “From Land to Ocean”, the seventh Galleon album. It was recorded 2000 – 2003, at Fenix, and was produced by Dan Fors, Sven Larson, Göran Fors, Ulf Petterson and Tanja Hedlund,   

Personnel:

  • Tanja Hedlund – vocals, arrangements
  • Dan Fors – drums, percussion, arrangements
  • Sven Larsson – lead guitar, backing vocals, arrangements
  • Göran Fors – lead vocals, bass, guitar, keyboards, arrangements
  • Ulf Petterson – keyboards, backing vocals, arrangements, artwork
  • Johnny Martinsson – drums
  • Steffan Olsson – cittern
  • Kristina Olsson – flute
  • Hoffe Stannow – mastering
  • Stefan Polzer – design
  • Jenny Markusson – photography

Track listing:

  1. Three Colours
  2. Fall of Fame
  3. The Porch
  4. Liopleurodon
  5. Land
  6. Solitude
  7. The Price
  8. The Ocean

The Tragically Hip: Now For Plan A

On October 2, 2012, “Universal” label released “Now for Plan A”, the 12th Tragically Hip (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2012, at “Noble Street” in Ontario, “The Bathouse” in Bath, Ontario, and was produced by Gavin Brown.

Personnel:

  • Gord Downie – lead vocals
  • Rob Baker – lead guitar
  • Paul Langlois – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Gord Sinclair – bass, backing vocals
  • Johnny Fay – drums
  • Sarah Harmer – backing vocals

Track listing:

All lyrics by Gordon Downie, all music by Johnny Fay, Gord Sinclair, Gordon Downie, Rob Baker and Paul Langlois.

  1. At Transformation
  2. Man Machine Poem
  3. The Lookahead
  4. We Want to Be It
  5. Streets Ahead
  6. Now for Plan A
  7. The Modern Spirit
  8. About This Map
  9. Take Forever
  10. Done and Done
  11. Goodnight Attawapiskat

Mickey Hart: Global Drum Project

On October 2, 2007, “Shout Factory” label released “Global Drum Project”, the thirteen Mickey Hart album. It was recorded in 2007, at “Studio X” in Sonoma County, California and was produced by Mickey Hart and Zakir Hussain. “Global Drum Project” won the 2009 “Grammy Award for Best Contemporary World Music Album”.

Personnel:

  • Mickey Hart – vocals, percussion, mixing, liner notes
  • Zakir Hussain – vocals, percussion, mixing, liner notes
  • Giovanni Hidalgo – Latin percussion
  • Sikiru Adepoju – talking drum
  • Taufiq Qureshi – vocals, percussion
  • Niladari Kumar – sitar
  • Dilshad Khan – sarangi
  • Babatunde Olatunji – vocals
  • Tom Flye – mixing
  • John Cuniberti – mastering
  • Richard Fisher, John Paul McLean, Robert Gateley – Pro Tools engineer
  • Jonah Sharp, Graham Shrimpton – digital production

Track listing:

  1. Baba
  2. Kaluli Groove
  3. Funky Zena
  4. Under One Groove
  5. Dances with Wood
  6. Heartspace
  7. Tars
  8. I Can Tell You More

Diagonal: 4

On October 1, 2021, “Cobblers” label released “4”, the fourth Diagonal album.

Personnel:

  • Daniel Pomlett – guitar
  • David Wileman – guitar
  • Nicholas Whittaker – vocals, soprano and alto saxophone
  • Ross Hossack – vocals, synthesizer
  • Alex Crispin – vocals, bass, electric piano, synthesizer, recording, mixing
  • Luke Foster – vocals, drums, percussion, organ, synthesizer
  • Anne Taegert – mastering

Track listing:

  1. Amon
  2. Chroma
  3. Spinning Array
  4. Stellate
  5. Totem

Pendragon: Pure

On October 1, 2008, “Toff Records” label released “Pure”, the eighth Pendragon studio album. It was recorded in 2008, and was produced by Nick Barrett and Karl Groom.

Personnel:

  • Nick Barrett – lead vocals, guitars, keyboards, programming
  • Clive Nolan – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Peter Gee – bass
  • Scott Higham – drums, backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Nick Barrett.

  1. Indigo
  2. Eraserhead
  3. Comatose (I. View from the Seashore)
  4. Comatose (II. Space Cadet)
  5. Comatose (III. Home and Dry)
  6. The Freak Show
  7. It’s Only Me

This Mortal Coil: It’ll End In Tears

On October 1, 1984, “4AD” label released “It’ll End in Tears”, the debut This Mortal Coil album. It was recorded in 1984, at “Blackwing” in London and was produced by Ivo Watts Russell, John Fryer and Simon Raymonde.

Personnel:

  • Ivo Watts-Russell – conception, arrangements
  • Simon Raymonde – guitar, bass, synthesizer, arrangements
  • Elizabeth Fraser – vocals, arrangements
  • Gordon Sharp – vocals
  • Lisa Gerrard – vocals, yangqin
  • Robbie Grey – vocals, arrangements
  • Howard Devoto – vocals
  • Robin Guthrie – guitar, arrangements
  • Manuela Rickers – guitar
  • Martyn Young – synthesizer, bass, guitar
  • Mark Cox – synthesizer
  • Steven Young – piano
  • Gini Ball – violin, viola
  • Martin McCarrick – cello
  • Brendan Perry – bass drone
  • Cindy Sharp – arrangements

Track listing:

  1. Kangaroo – Alez Chilton
  2. Song to the Siren – Larry Beckett, Tim Buckley
  3. Holocaust – Alex Chilton
  4. Fyt – Ivo Watts-Russell, John Fryer
  5. Fond Affections – Rema Rema
  6. The Last Ray – Ivo Watts-Russell, Robin Guthrie, Simon Raymonde
  7. Another Day – Roy Harper
  8. Waves Become Wings – Lisa Gerrard
  9. Barramundi – Simon Raymonde
  10. Dreams Made Flesh – Lisa Gerrard
  11. Not me – Colin Newman
  12. A Single Wish – Steven Young, Simon Raymonde, Gordon Sharp

Van Der Graaf Generator: Do Not Disturb

On September 30, 2016, “Esoteric Records” label released “Do Not Disturb”, the thirteenth Van der Graaf Generator studio album. It was recorded 2015 – 2016.

Personnel:

  • Peter Hammill – vocals, guitars, pianos
  • Hugh Banton – organs, keyboards, bass, accordion, glockenspiel
  • Guy Evans – drums, percussion
  • Ben Turner – engineer
  • Christian Wright – mastering
  • Mark Powell, Vicky Powell – coordinator
  • Paul Ridout – artwork, design
  • Tamra Gray – photography

Track listing:

  1. Aloft
  2. Alfa Berlina
  3. Room 1210
  4. Forever Faling
  5. Shikata Ga Nai
  6. (Oh No! I Must Have Said) Yes
  7. Brought to Nook
  8. Almost the Words
  9. Go

Roger Daltrey: Under A Raging Moon

In September 1985, “10 Records” label released “Under a Raging Moon”, the sixth Roger Daltrey studio album. It was recorded in 1985, at “RAK” and “Odyssey” in London, and was produced by Alan Shacklock.

Personnel:

  • Roger Daltrey – lead, harmony and backing vocals
  • Robbie McIntosh – guitars
  • Russ Ballard – guitar, harmony vocals
  • Nick Glennie-Smith – keyboards, sequencing, emulator, Hammond organ
  • Alan Shacklock – piano, keyboards, sequencing, emulator, percussion, Hammond organ, Rhodes piano, tambourine, sampling, acoustic guitar, sequencer, Fairlight CMI
  • Mark Feltham – harmonica
  • Tony Butler – bass
  • John Siegler – bass
  • Bruce Watson – EBow
  • Steve Rance – Fairlight CMI
  • Mark Brzezicki – drums, triangle, cabasa, percussion
  • Martin Chambers – drums
  • Roger Taylor – drums
  • Cozy Powell – drums
  • Stewart Copeland – drums
  • Zak Starkey – outro, drums
  • Carl Palmer – drums
  • Mark Brzezicki – outro, drums
  • Mark Williamson – harmony and backing vocals
  • John Payne – backing vocals
  • Annie McCaig – backing vocals
  • John Parr – backing vocals
  • Will Gosling – engineer
  • Chris Dickie – engineer assistant
  • Dana Gorbun – engineer assistant
  • Alan Shacklock – mixing
  • Mark Wallis – mixing
  • Roger Dobson – mixing assistant
  • Bob Ludwig – mastering
  • Graham Hughes – sleeve concept, photography

Track listing:

  1. After the Fire – Pete Townshend
  2. Don’t Talk to Strangers – Julia Downes, Kris Ryder, Roger Daltrey
  3. Breaking Down Paradise – Russ Ballard
  4. The Pride You Hide – Alan Dagleish, Roger Daltrey, Nicky Tesco
  5.  Move Better in the Night – Chris Thompson, Stevie Lange, Robbie McIntosh, Roger Daltrey
  6. Let Me Down Easy – Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance
  7. Fallen Angel – Kit Hain
  8. It Don’t Satisfy Me – Alan Shacklock, Roger Daltrey
  9. Rebel – Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance
  10. Under a Ragging Moon – Julia Downes, John Parr

Keith Jarrett: Changes

In September 1984, “ECM” label released “Changes”, album by Keith Jarrett. It was recorded in January 1983, at “Power Station” in New York City, and was produced by Manfred Eicher.

Personnel:

  • Keith Jarrett – piano
  • Jack DeJohnette – drums
  • Gary Peacock – double bass
  • Jan Erik Kongshaug – recording
  • Barbara Wojirsch – design, layout

Track listing:

All tracks by Keith Jarrett.

  1. Flying Part 1
  2. Flying Part 2
  3. Prism

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