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Josh Tilman: Fear Fun

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On April 30, 2012, “Sub Pop” label released “Fear Fun”, the debut Josh Tillman aka Father John Misty studio album. It was recorded in 2012, and was produced by Jonathan Wilson and Josh Tillman.

Personnel:

  • Josh Tillman– vocals, guitar, drums, percussion, various instruments
  • Jonathan Wilson– acoustic and electric guitar , baritone and 12-string guitar, mandolin, bass guitar, piano, organ, Wurlitzer, trumpet
  • Ben Peeler – pedal steel
  • Keefus Green– piano , synthesizers, mellotron
  • Gabriel Noel – strings, upright bass
  • Casey Wescott– bass guitar, harpsichord, piano
  • Wylie Gelber– bass guitar
  • Zach Tillman – bass guitar
  • Sara Watkins– fiddle
  • Leslie Stevens – backing vocals
  • Hugo Nicolson– omni-chord program
  • Jonathan Wilson – engineer
  • Hugo Nicolson – engineer
  • Wylie Gelber– engineer assistant
  • Phil Ek– mixing
  • Greg Calbi – mastering
  • Dimitri Drjuchin – cover painting, interior artwork
  • Jeff Kleinsmith – design
  • Sasha Barr – design
  • Emma Garr – insert photograph

Track listing:

All tracks by Josh Tilman.

  1. Funtimes in Babylon
  2. Nancy from Now On
  3. Hollywood Forever Cemetery Sings
  4. I’m writing a Novel
  5. O I Long to Feel Your Arms Around Me
  6. Misty’s Nightmares 1&2
  7. Only Son of the Ladies Man
  8. This is Sally Hatchet
  9. Well, You Can Do Without Me
  10. Now I’m Learning to Lobe the War
  11. Tee Pees 1-12
  12. Everyman Needs a Companion

Violent Femmes: Why Do Birds Sing

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On April 30, 1991, “Reprise” label released “Why Do Birds Sing?”,the fifth Violent Femmes studio album. It was recorded in 1990, and was produced by Gordon Gano, Brian Ritchie, Victor DeLorenzo and Michael Beinhorn.

Personnel:

  • Gordon Gano- vocals, guitar
  • Brian Ritchie- vocals, bass, guitar, bouzouki, banjo, ukulele, mouth harp, didgeridoo, xylophone, glockenspiel
  • Victor DeLorenzo- vocals, drums, brushes, tranceaphone, tambourine, shakers, sleigh bells, tympani, firewood, cowbell, bongos, conga, fire extinguisher
  • Michael Beinhorn- Hammond organ, Mellotron, piano, harmonium
  • Sid Page, Suzie Katayama, Ilene Novog, Larry Corbett – strings
  • Tommy Mandel- keyboards
  • Eric “ET” Thorngren – engineer, mixing
  • David Vartanian – mixing
  • Susan Rogers – engineer
  • Tom Fritze – engineer assistant
  • Lori Fumar – engineer assistant
  • Mike Kloster – engineer assistant
  • Howie Weinberg– mastering
  • Mary Jones – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Gordon Gano, except where noted.

  1. American Music
  2. Out of the Window
  3. Look Like That
  4. Do You Really Want to Hurt Me? – George O’Dowd,Mikey Craig, Roy Hay, Jon Moss, Gano
  5. “Hey Nonny Nonny – Shepard Tonie, Gano
  6. Used to Be
  7. Girl Trouble
  8. He Likes Me
  9. Life is a Scream
  10. Flamingo Baby
  11. Lack of Knowledge
  12. More Money Tonight
  13. I’m Free

Yes: Union

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On April 30, 1991, “Arista” label released “Union”, the thirteenth Yes studio album. It was recorded at “Studio Miraval” in Correns, France; “Studio Guillaume Tell” in Paris; “SARM West Studios” in London; “Record Plant Studios”, “The Jacaranda Room”and “Cherokee Studios” in Los Angeles; “Vision Sound Studios” in New York City; and “Langley Studios” in  Devon, UK, and was produced by Jonathan Elias, Steve Howe, Trevor Rabin, Mark Mancina and Eddie Offord.

Personnel:

  • Jon Anderson– lead vocals
  • Steve Howe– guitar, backing vocals
  • Trevor Rabin– guitar, backing vocals
  • Tony Kaye– keyboards, backing vocals
  • Rick Wakeman– keyboards
  • Chris Squire– bass, backing vocals
  • Bill Bruford– drums
  • Alan White– drums, backing vocals
  • Jonathan Elias– vocals, synthesizer, keyboards
  • Gary Barlough – synthesizer
  • Jerry Bennett – synthesizer, percussion
  • Jim Crichton – synthesizer, keyboards
  • Sherman Foote – synthesizer
  • Brian Foraker – synthesizer
  • Chris Fosdick – synthesizer
  • Rory Kaplan – synthesizer
  • Alex Lasarenko – synthesizer, keyboards
  • Steve Porcaro– synthesizer
  • Tony Levin– bass guitar, Chapman Stick
  • Jimmy Haun– guitar
  • Billy Sherwood – vocals, bass, guitars, keyboards
  • Allan Schwartzberg– percussion
  • Pauline Cheng – Cambodian poetry
  • Gary Falcone – vocals
  • Ian Lloyd– vocals
  • Tommy Funderburk– vocals
  • Michael Sherwood– vocals
  • Danny Vaughn– vocals
  • Deborah Anderson– vocals
  • Roger Dean– design, paintings
  • Jon Anderson – associate production

Track listing:

  1. I Would Have Waited Forever – Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Jonathan Elias
  2. Shock to the System – Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Jonathan Elias
  3. Masquerade – Steve Howe
  4. Lift me Up – Trevor Rabin, Chris Squire
  5. Without Hope You Cannot Start the Day – Jon Anderson, Jonathan Elias
  6. Saving My Heart – Trevor Rabin
  7. Miracle of Life – Trevor Rabin, Mark Mancina
  8. Silent Talking – Jon Anderson, Steve Howe, Rick Wakeman, Bill Bruford, Jonathan Elias
  9. The More We Live- Let Go – Chris Squire, Billy Sherwood
  10. Angkor War – Jon Anderson, Rick Wakeman, Jonathan Elias
  11. Dangerous – Jon Anderson, Jonathan Elias
  12. Holding On – Jon Anderson, Jonathan Elias, Steve Howe
  13. Evensong – Tony Levin, Bill Bruford
  14. Take the Water to the Mountain – Jon Anderson

Joe Jackson: Laughter & Lust

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Joe Jackson Laughter And Lust

On April 30, 1991, “Virgin” label released “Laughter & Lust”, the twelve Joe Jackson album. It was recorded in 1991, and was produced by Joe Jackson and Ed Roynesda.

Personnel:

  • Joe Jackson – vocals, keyboards
  • Joy Askew – vocals, keyboards
  • Tom Teeley – vocals, guitar
  • Graham Maby– vocals, bass
  • Sue Hadjopoulos – drums, percussion
  • Dan Hickey – drums
  • Tony Aiello – saxophone
  • Michael Morreale – trumpet
  • Annie Whitehead– trombone
  • Charles McCracken – cello

Track listing:

All tracks by Joe Jackson, except where noted

  1. Obvious Song
  2. Goin’ Downtown – Joe Jackson, Drew Barfield
  3. Stranger than Fiction
  4. Oh Well – Peter Green
  5. Jamie G.
  6. Hit Single
  7. It’s All Too Much
  8. When You’re Not Around
  9. The Other Me
  10. Trying to Cry
  11. My House
  12. The Old Songs
  13. Drowning

The Cure: The Top

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On April 30, 1984, “Fiction Records” label released “The Top”, the fifth Cure (The) studio album. It was recorded 1983–1984, at “Genetic”, “Garden Studios” and “Trident Studios”, and was produced by David M.  Allen, Chris Parry and Robert Smith.

Personnel:

  • Robert Smith- vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, organ, violin, harmonica, recorder, instrumentation
  • Lol Tolhurst- keyboards, instrumentation
  • Porl Thompson- saxophone, keyboards, guitar
  • Phil Thornalley- bass guitar
  • Andy Anderson- drums, percussion
  • Dave Allen, Howard Grey – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Robert Smith, except where noted.

  1. Shake Dog Shake
  2. Bird Mad Girl – Robert Smith, Lol Tolhurst
  3. Wailing Wall
  4. Give Me It
  5. Dressing Up
  6. The Caterpillar – Robert Smith, Lol Tolhurst
  7. Piggy in the Mirror – Robert Smith, Lol Tolhurst
  8. The Empty World
  9. Bananafishbones
  10. The Top

Roger Waters: The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking

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On April 30, 1984, “Harvest” label released “The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking”, the debut Roger Waters album. It was recorded February – December 1983, and was produced by Roger Waters and Michael Kamen.

Personnel:

  • Roger Waters– lead vocals, bass guitar, rhythm guitar, tape effects, design
  • Eric Clapton– lead guitar, Roland guitar synthesizer, backing vocals
  • Michael Kamen– piano
  • The National Philharmonic Orchestra – conducted and arranged by Michael Kamen
  • Andy Bown– Hammond organ, 12-string guitar
  • Andy Newmark– drums, percussion
  • Ray Cooper– percussion
  • David Sanborn– saxophone
  • Raphael Ravenscroft, Kevin Flanagan, Vic Sullivan – horns
  • Madeline Bell, Katie Kissoon, Doreen Chanter– backing vocals
  • Michael King – SFX boffin
  • Zuccarelli Labs – holophonics
  • The Artful Dodgers – co-ordination
  • Andy Jackson – recording
  • Laura Boisan – engineer assistant
  • Doug Sax, Mike Rees – mastering
  • Gerald Scarfe– design
  • Alex Henderson – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Roger Waters.

  1. 4:30 am (Apparently They Were Travelling Abroad)
  2. 4:33 am (Running Shoes)
  3. 4:37 am (Arabs with Knives and West German Skies)
  4. 4:39 am (For the First Time Today, Part 2)
  5. 4:41 am (Sexual Revolution)
  6. 4:47 am (The Remains of Our Love)
  7. 4:50 am (Go Fishing)
  8. 4:56 am (For the First Time Today, Part 1)
  9. 4:58 am (Dunroamin, Duncarin, Dunlivin)
  10. 5:01 am (The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking, Part 10)
  11. 5:06 am (Every Stranger’s Eyes)
  12. 5:11 am (The Moment of Clarity)

Bob Marley & the Wailers: Rastaman Vibration

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On April 30, 1976, “Island” label released “Rastaman Vibration”,album by Bob Marley and the Wailers. It was recorded 1975 – 1976, at “Harry J. Studios” and “Joe Gibbs Studio” in Kingston, Jamaica, and was produced by Bob Marley, Earl Smith, Al Anderson, Tyrone Downie, Aston Barrett and Carlton Barrett.

Personnel:

  • Bob Marley– vocals
  • Earl “Chinna” Smith– guitar, percussion
  • Al Anderson– guitar
  • Tyrone Downie– keyboards
  • Aston Barrett– bass guitar
  • Carlton Barrett– drums
  • Tommy McCook– saxophone
  • Donald Kinsey– guitar overdubs
  • I Threes– backing vocals

Track listing:

  1. Positive Vibration – Vincent Ford
  2. Roots, Rock, Reggae – Vincent Ford
  3. Johnny Was – Rita Marley
  4. Cry to Me – Rita Marley
  5. Want More – Aston Barrett
  6. Crazy Baldhead – Rita Marley, Vincent Ford
  7. Who the Cap Fit – Aston Barrett, Carlton Barrett
  8. Night Shift – Bob Marley
  9. War – Allen Cole, Carlton Barrett
  10. Rat Race – Rita Marley

J. J. Cale: Okie

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On April 30, 1974, “Shelter” label released “Okie”, the third JJ Cale album. It was recorded May 7 – December 5, 1973, at “Bradley’s Barn”, “Columbia Studio B”, “Woodland Studio B” in Nashville, and Cale’s house in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and was produced by Audie Ashworth.

Personnel:

  • JJ Cale – vocals, guitars
  • Jerry Smith – piano
  • Harold Bradley – rhythm guitar
  • Grady Martin – guitar
  • Tommy Cogbill – bass
  • Karl Himmel – drums
  • George Tidwell – trumpet
  • Dennis Goode – trombone
  • Billy Pruett – saxophone
  • Stan Hutto – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by JJ Cale, except where noted.

  1. Crying
  2. I’ll Be There (If You Ever Want Me) – Rusty Gabbard, Ray Price
  3. Starbound
  4. Rock and Roll Circus
  5. The Old Man and Me
  6. Everlovin’ Woman
  7. Cajun Moon
  8. I’d Like to Love You Baby
  9. Anyway the Wind Blows
  10. Precious Memories
  11. Okie
  12. I Got the Same Old Blues

Paul McCartney & Wings: Red Rose Speedway

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On April 30, 1973, “Apple” label released “Red Rose Speedway”, the second Paul McCartney and Wings album. It was recorded March–June 1972 and September–December 1972, at “Abbey Road Studios”, “Olympic Sound Studios”, “Morgan Studios”,”Trident Studios” and “Island Studio” in London, and was produced by Paul McCartney.

Personnel:

  • Paul McCartney– vocals, piano, bass, guitar, electric piano, mellotron, celeste, Moog synthesizer
  • Linda McCartney– vocals, piano, organ, electric piano, electric harpsichord, percussion
  • Denny Laine– vocals, guitar, bass, harmonica
  • Henry McCullough– guitar, percussion, backing vocals
  • Denny Seiwell– drums, percussion
  • Hugh McCracken– electric guitar
  • David Spinozza– electric guitar
  • Alan Parsons– recording
  • Dixon Van Winkle – recording

Track listing:

All tracks by Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney.

  1. Big Barn Bed
  2. My Love
  3. Get on the Right Thing
  4. One More Kiss
  5. Little Lamb Dragonfly
  6. Single Pigeon
  7. When the Night
  8. Loup (1st Indian on the Moon)
  9. Medley: Hold Me Tight/Lazy Dynamite/Hands of Love/Power Cut

Thin Lizzy: Same

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On April 30, 1971,”Decca” label released the self-titled, debut Thin Lizzy album. It was recorded in January 1971, and was produced by Scott English.

Personnel:

  • Philip Lynott – vocals, bass guitar, acoustic guitar
  • Eric Bell– lead guitar, twelve-string guitar
  • Brian Downey– drums, percussion
  • Ivor Raymonde– mellotron

Track listing:

All tracks by Phil Lynott, except where noted.

  1. The Friendly Ranger at Clontarf Castle – Eric Bell, Phil Lynott
  2. Honesty Is No Excuse
  3. Diddy Levine
  4. Ray-Gun – Eric Bell
  5. Look What the Wind Blew In
  6. Eire
  7. Return of the Farmer’s Son – Brian Downey, Phil Lynott
  8. Clifton Grange Hotel
  9. Saga of the Ageing Orphan
  10. Remembering