Monthly Archives: August 2016

Jethro Tull: Rock Island

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Jethro Tull - Rock Island

On August 21, 1989, “Chrysalis” label released “Rock Island”, the seventeen Jethro Tull studio album. It was recorded in 1989, and was produced by Ian Anderson, Martin Barre, David Pegg, Doane perry and Martin Allcock..

Personnel:

  • Ian Anderson– vocals, flute, keyboards, Synclavier, mandolin, acoustic guitar, drums
  • Martin Barre– guitars
  • Martin Allcock– keyboards
  • David Pegg– bass guitar, acoustic bass, mandolin
  • Doane Perry– drums
  • Peter Vettese– additional keyboards
  • Mark Tucker – mixing
  • Jim Gibson – Illustrations

Track listing:

All tracks by Ian Anderson.

  1. Kissing Willie
  2. The Rattlesnake Trail
  3. Ears of Tin
  4. Undressed to Kill
  5. Rock Island
  6. Heavy Water
  7. Another Christmas Song
  8. The Whaler’s Dues
  9. Big Riff and Mando
  10. Strange Avenues

Frank Black and the Catholics: Devil’s Workshop

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On August 20, 2002, “SpinART” label released “Devil’s Workshop”, the second of a pair of albums by Frank Black and the Catholics to be simultaneously released in 2002. It was recorded March – April 2002, and was produced by Frank Black, Scott Boutier, David McCaffery, Dave Philips, Rob Laufer and Ben Mumphrey.

Personnel:

  • Frank Black– vocals, guitar
  • Dave Philips – vocals, guitar, pedal steel guitar
  • Rob Laufer – keyboards
  • David McCaffery – vocals, bass
  • Scott Boutier – vocals, drums
  • Eric Drew Feldman– keyboards
  • Stan Ridgway– keyboards
  • Joey Santiago– guitar
  • Lyle Workman– guitar
  • Moris Tepper– guitar
  • Ben Mumphrey– maracas

Track listing:

All tracks by Frank Black.

  1. Velvety
  2. Out of State
  3. His Kingly Cave
  4. San Antonio, TX
  5. Bartholomew
  6. Modern Age
  7. Are You Headed My Way?
  8. Heloise
  9. The Scene
  10. Whiskey in Your Shoes
  11. Fields of Marigold

Frank Black and the Catholics: Black Letter Days

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Black_Letter_Days

On August 20, 2002, “SpinART” label released “Black Letter Days”, the first of two albums by Frank Black and the Catholics  simultaneously released in 2002. It was recorded from October 2001 – January 2002, and was produced by Nick Vincent. The title implies the opposite of the term “Red Letter Days” which are holidays – a “black letter day” being all the ordinary days in a given month.

Personnel:

  • Frank Black – vocals, guitar
  • Rich Gilbert – vocals, guitar, pedal steel guitar, keyboards, saxophone
  • David McCaffery – vocals, bass
  • Eric Drew Feldman – vocals, keyboard, synthesizer
  • Scott Boutier – vocals, drums
  • Dave Phillips – vocals, guitar, pedal steel guitar
  • Moris Tepper – vocals, guitar
  • Nick Vincent – maracas
  • Ben Mumphrey – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Black Francis; except where noted.

  1. The Black Rider – Tom Waits
  2. California Bound
  3. Chip Away Boy
  4. Cold Heart of Stone
  5. Black Letter Day
  6. Valentine and Garuda
  7. How You Went So Far
  8. End of Miles
  9. 1826
  10. The Farewell Bend
  11. Southbound Bevy
  12. I Will Run After You
  13. True Blue
  14. Jane the Queen of Love
  15. Jet Black River
  16. 21 Reasons
  17. Whispering Weeds
  18. The Black Rider – Tom Waits

Ian Anderson: Rupi’s Dance

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Rupi's Dance

On August 19, 2003, “RandM Records” released “Rupi’s Dance”, the fourth Ian Anderson solo studio album. It was recorded in 2003, and was produced by Ian Anderson.

Personnel:

  • Ian Anderson – vocals, acoustic guitar, bamboo flute, accordion, bass, percussion
  • Ossi Schaller – guitar
  • George Kopecsni – guitar
  • Laszlo Bencker – piano, Hammond B-3 organ, mellotron, keyboards
  • John O’Hara – accordion, keyboard
  • Andrew Giddings – keyboards, bass
  • David Goodier – stand-up bass, bass guitar
  • Leslie Mandoki – drums, percussion
  • James Duncan – drums
  • The Sturcz String Quartet

Track listing:

All tracks by Ian Anderson.

  1. Calliandra Shade (The Cappuccino Song)
  2. Rupi’s Dance
  3. Lost in Crowds
  4. A Raft of Penguins
  5. A Week of Moments
  6. A Hand of Thumbs
  7. Eurology
  8. Old Black Cat
  9. Photo Shop
  10. Pigeon Flying over Berlin Zoo
  11. Griminelli’s Lament
  12. Not Ralitsa Vassileva
  13. Two Short Planks
  14. Birthday Card at Christmas

Neil Young: Greendale

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Neil_Young - Greendale

On August 19, 2003, “Warner Bros” label released “Greendale”, the twenty-sixth Neil Young studio album. It was recorded July – September 2002, and was produced by Neil Young and L.A. Johnson. “Greendale” is 10 tracks rock opera based on the saga of the Green family and set in a fictional California seaside town.

Personnel:

  • Neil Young – vocal, guitar, organ, harmonica
  • Billy Talbot – vocal, bass
  • Ralph Molina – vocal, drums
  • The Mountainettes:
    • Pegi Young: vocal
    • Nancy Hall: vocal
    • Twink Brewer: vocal
    • Sue Hall: vocal

Track listing:

All tracks by Neil Young.

  1. Falling From Above
  2. Double E
  3. Devil’s Sidewalk
  4. Leave the Driving
  5. Carmichae
  6. Bandit
  7. Grandpa’s Interview
  8. Bringin’ Down Dinner
  9. Sun Green
  10. Be the Rain

David Byrne & Brian Eno: Everything That Happens Will Happen Today

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On August 18, 2008, “Todo Mundo” label released “Everything That Happens Will Happen Today”, the second album made in collaboration between  David  Byrne and Brian Eno. It was recorded by Brian Eno in his London home studio through 2006, finished by David Byrne and Leo Abrahams in their New  York  City and London home studios through 2008; additional instrumentation recorded at “Cafe Music Studios” and “Harder Sound” in New York City. At the 51st “Annual Grammy Awards” in February 2009, Stefan Sagmeister won the award for “Best Recording Package”

Personnel:

  • David Byrne – vocals, guitars
  • Brian Eno – lead and backing vocals, bass guitar, electric drums,  Kaoss Pad, keyboards, guitars, , brass, backing vocals, traps, keyboards
  • Leo Abrahams – guitars, percussion, piano, hurdy-gurdy, bass  guitar, Dubreq Stylophone, programming, glockenspiel
  • Jarvis Cocker– guitar
  • Phil Manzanera– guitar
  • Steve Jones– guitars
  • Tim Harries– bass
  • Mauro Refosco– murky pandeiro, cricket shaker, reco reco, peddler’s rattle bongo, conga, tambourine, zabumba, cahon, tamborim, shaker
  • Robert Wyatt– frame drum
  • Seb Rochford– live drums
  • Barry Danielian – brass
  • Dan Levine – brass and arrangement
  • Dave Mann – brass
  • Paul Shapiro– brass
  • Darla Eno – vocals
  • Irial Eno – vocals
  • Melanie Hall QC – backing vocals
  • Patrick Dillett – mixing, live brass and percussion recording
  • Robert Harder – live drum recording
  • Cherif Hashizume – live drum recording
  • Greg Calbi– mastering
  • Sagmeister, Inc.– design
  • Stephan Walter – illustration

Track listing:

All lyrics written by David Byrne; all music by David Byrne (vocals) and Brian Eno (instrumentation), except where noted.

  1. Home
  2. My Big Nurse
  3. I Feel My Stuff
  4. Everything That Happens
  5. Life Is Long
  6. The River
  7. Strange Overtones – Brian Eno, David Byrne, Leo Abrahams
  8. Wanted for Life
  9. One Fine Day
  10. Poor Boy
  11. The Lighthouse

Bill Bruford’s Earthworks: Dig?

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Dig

On August 16, 1989, “EG Records” label released “Dig?”, the second Bill Bruford’s Earthworks album. It was recorded November – December 1988, and was produced by Adam Moseley and Bill Bruford.

Personnel:

  • Bill Bruford- acoustic and electronic drums, percussion
  • Django Bates- keyboards, tenor horn, trumpet
  • Iain Ballamy- soprano, alto and tenor and baritone saxophones
  • Tim Harries- acoustic and fretless bass

Track listing:

  1. Stromboli Kicks – Iain Ballamy, Django Bates, Bill Bruford
  2. Gentle Persuasion – Iain Ballamy, Django Bates
  3. Downtown – Tony Hatch
  4. Pilgrim’s Way – Iain Ballamy, Bill Bruford
  5. Dancing on Frith Street – Django Bates
  6. A Stone’s Throw – Iain Ballamy, Django Bates, Bill Bruford
  7. Libreville – Iain Ballamy, Django Bates, Bill Bruford
  8. Coroboree – Iain Ballamy, Bill Bruford

Yes: Drama

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Yes - Drama

On August 18, 1980, “Atlantic” label released “Drama”, the tenth Yes studio album. It was recorded April – June 1980, at “Townhouse”, “SARM East Studios”, “Roundhouse” and “RAK Studios” and was produced by Trevor Horn, Steve Howe, Chris Squire, Geoff Downess and Alan White..

Personnel:

  • Trevor Horn– lead vocals, fretless bass
  • Steve Howe– guitars, mandolin, backing vocals
  • Geoff Downes– keyboards, vocoder
  • Chris Squire– bass, piano, backing vocals
  • Alan White– drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Hugh Padgham, Gary Langan, Julian Mendelsohn , Ashley Howe, Pete Schwier – recording
  • George Chambers – tape operator
  • Sean Davis – disc cutter
  • Sandy Campbell, Jim Halley, Phil Straight – co-ordination
  • Roger Dean– cover painting
  • Magnetic Storm – cover design
  • David Clarke – inside cover photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Geoff Downes, Trevor Horn, Steve Howe, Chris Squire and Alan White, except where noted.

  1. Machine Messiah
  2. White Cat
  3. Does It Really Happen
  4. Into the Lens
  5. Run Through the Light
  6. Tempus Fugit

The Band: Stage Fright

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Stage Fright

On August 17, 1970, “Capitol” label released “Stage Fright”, the third Band (The) studio album. It was recorded May–June 1970, at “Woodstock Playhouse” in Woodstock, New York, and was produced by Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Garth Hudson, Richard Manuel and Robbie Robertson..

Personnel:

  • Robbie Robertson – guitars, autoharp
  • Garth Hudson– organ, electric piano, accordion, tenor saxophone
  • Richard Manuel– vocals, piano, organ, drums, clavinet
  • Rick Danko – vocals, bass, fiddle
  • Levon Helm– drums, guitar, percussion, vocals
  • John Simon– baritone saxophone
  • Todd Rundgren– recording, mixing
  • Glyn Johns– mixing

Track listing:

  1. Strawberry Wine – Levon Helm, Robbie Robertson
  2. Sleeping – Robbie Robertson, Richard Manuel
  3. Time to Kill – Robbie Robertson
  4. Just Another Whistle Stop – Robbie Robertson, Richard Manuel
  5. All La Glory – Robbie Robertson
  6. The Shape I’m In – Robbie Robertson
  7. The W.S. Walcott Medicine Show – Robbie Robertson
  8. Daniel and the Sacred Harp – Robbie Robertson
  9. Stage Fright – Robbie Robertson
  10. The Rumor – Robbie Robertson

War On Drugs: Slave Ambient

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Slave Ambient

On August 16, 2011, “Secretly Canadian” label released “Slave Ambient”, the second War on Drugs studio album. It was recorded 2008 – 2011, and was produced by Jeff Zeigler and Adam Granduciel.

Personnel:

  • Adam Granduciel– lead vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, animator guitars, harmonica,  OR400, samplers, organ , harmonizer, tapes,  cassettes, ARP Omni , bass guitar, keyboards, Tom Thumb piano, Farfisa, Korg, Mono/Poly, Eventide, Moogerfooger, Voyager, synthesizer,  percussion, drum machine, filters, dubs, drums, recording, photography
  • Dave Hartley– bass guitar, electric guitar, Nashville guitar, twelve-string guitar, Voyager, Roland Juno-60, drums, electric autoharp, additional engineering
  • Robbie Bennett – piano, acoustic guitar,ARP Omni II, percussion
  • Kurt Vile– electric guitar
  • Mike Zanghi – drums, percussion,Hayman, Mu-Tron Bi-Phase
  • Steven Urgo – drums
  • Jeff Zeigler – drum programming,harmonizers, patch bay, SPX90
  • Michael Johnson –Eventide, modular Moog treatments,  hamonizer settings, drums, additional engineering
  • Jeff Ryan – drums
  • Chad Stockslager– upright piano
  • Jesse Trbovich– saxophone
  • Kim Roney – piano
  • John Ashley – Voyager
  • Jeff Zeigler – recording
  • John Ashley – recording
  • John Congleton – additional engineering
  • Brian McTear – mixing
  • Daniel Murphy – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Adam Granduciel, except where noted.

  1. Best Night
  2. Brothers – Adam Granduciel, Dave Hartley, Mike Zanghi, Robbie Bennett
  3. I Was There
  4. Your Love Is Calling My Name
  5. The Animator
  6. Come to the City – Adam Granduciel, Dave Hartley
  7. Come for It
  8. It’s Your Destiny – Adam Granduciel, Robbie Bennett
  9. City Reprise #12
  10. Baby Missiles
  11. Original Slave
  12. Black Water Falls