Monthly Archives: September 2018

Dr. Dog: B-Room

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On October 1, 2013, “ANTI” label released “B-Room”, the eighth Dr. Dog album. It was recorded in 2013, and was produced by Nathan Sabatino.

Personnel:

  • Toby “Old Tober” Leaman – vocals, bass, guitar
  • Scott “Mickenz” McMicken – vocals, guitar, bass, Casio, banjo, percussion, autoharp, samples
  • Frank “Fx Mackanoid” McElroy – vocals, guitar
  • Zach “Z.U.” Miller – vocals, keyboards, piano, air organ, guitar
  • Eric “Slick” Slick – drums, percussion, marimba, synth, saxophone, samples
  • Dimitri “Gasoline Monster” Manos – percussion, marimba, drums,  effects, samples, autoharp

Track listing:

  1. The Truth
  2. Broken Heart
  3. Minding the Usher
  4. Distant Light
  5. Phenomenon
  6. Too Weak to Ramble
  7. Long Way Down
  8. Cuckoo
  9. Twilight
  10. Rock & Roll
  11. Love
  12. Nellie l

Otis Rush

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On September 29, 2018, Otis Rush died aged 84. He was musician (guitar), singer, and songwriter, together with Magic Sam and Buddy Guy, regarded as creator of the West Side Chicago blues style. In 1984, Rush was elected to the “Blues Hall of Fame”; in 2015, “Rolling Stone” magazine ranked him at number 53 on its list of “100 Greatest Guitarists”; in 2018, “Jazz Foundation of America” honored Rush with a “Lifetime Achievement Award”. Rush influenced many musicians, including Peter Green, Michael Bloomfield and Eric Clapton.

Bon Iver: 22, A Million

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On September 30, 2016, “Jagjaguwar” label released “22, A Million”, the  third Bon Iver studio album. It was recorded 2012 – 2016, at “April Base” studio in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and was produced by April Base.

Personnel:

  • Justin Vernon – “Maker”, OP-1, guitar, prophet, bass, drums, M1
  • Chris Messina – “Maker’s Maker”
  • BJ Burton – “Noble Black Eagle”, C1 programming, C2 programming, saxophone, programming
  • Ryan Olson – “Scream Defence”, MIDI capture piano, sampler, field recorder
  • Brad Cook – “Wings”
  • Zach Hanson – “Professional Mixer”
  • Mike Perry – “Neighbour”
  • Andra Chumas – “Mother Nourishment”
  • Rob Moose – “The Whisperer”, violins arrangement, violas arrangement, saxophones arrangement
  • Cherie Minske – “Rookie”
  • Jack – “The Prospector”
  • Michael Lewis – “The Oracle”, saxophones
  • Drew – “Key’s Grip”
  • Sad Sax of Shit – saxophones
  • Al Falaschi
  • Anthony Barba
  • Christopher Thomas
  • Clay Lyons
  • Clay Pufahl
  • Dustin Laurenzi
  • Mark Henderson
  • Matt Douglas
  • Nelson Devereaux
  • Peterson Ross
  • Scott Fultz
  • Michael Lewis
  • Andy Fitzpatrick – the 22000, OP-1
  • Joe “Squints” Westerlund – bowed cymbals
  • Trever Hagen – prepared trumpet
  • Chris Rosenau – acoustic and electric guitars
  • James Buckley – basses
  • Sean Carey – drums, percussion, DX7
  • Matt McCaughan – metal drum, drums
  • Andrew Broder – V3 programming, audible programming
  • Colin Stetson – saxophones
  • Jessica Stavely Taylor, Elise Carey – voices
  • Camilla Stavely Taylor – voices
  • Michael Vincent, Vognar Noyce – voice
  • Huntley Miller – mastering
  • Eric Timothy Carlson – cover art

Track listing:

  1. 22 (OVER S∞∞N) – Justin Vernon
  2. 10 d E A T h b R E a s T – Justin Vernon, Ben Lester, BJ Burton
  3. 715 – CR∑∑KS – Justin Vernon
  4. 33 GOD – Justin Vernon
  5. 29 #Strafford APTS – Justin Vernon, BJ Burton
  6. 666 ʇ – Justin Vernon
  7. 21 M◊◊N WATER – Justin Vernon, Sean Carey
  8. 8 (circle) – Justin Vernon, Ryan Olson, BJ Burton, Michael Lewis
  9. ____45_____ – Justin Vernon, Michael Lewis
  10. 00000 Million – Justin Vernon, Michael Lewis

Orbital: Same

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On September 30, 1991, “FFRR Records” label released the self-titled, debut Orbital (known as the Green Album) album. It was recorded in 1991, and was produced by Paul Hartnoll and Phil Hartnoll.

Personnel:

  • Paul Hartnoll – performer
  • Phil Hartnoll – performer
  • Tim Hunt – engineer
  • Herbert Lesch – engineer assistant
  • Fultano ’91 – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Paul Hartnoll and Phil Hartnoll.

  1. The Moebius
  2. Speed Freak
  3. Oolaa
  4. Desert Storm
  5. Fahrenheit 303
  6. Steel Cube Idolatry
  7. High Rise
  8. Chime (live)
  9. Midnight (live)
  10. Belfast
  11. I Think It’s Disgusting (Outro)

Primus: The Desaturating Seven

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On September 29, 2017, “ATO Records” label released “The Desaturating Seven” the ninth Primus studio album. It was recorded at “Rancho Relaxo” in California, and was produced by Les Claypool.

Personnel:

  • Les Claypool – vocals, bass guitar, upright bass
  • Larry LaLonde – acoustic and electric guitar
  • Tim “Herb” Alexander – drums, percussion
  • Justin Chancellor – the goblin master

Track listing:

All tracks by Les Claypool.

  1. Then
  2. The Trek
  3. The Valley
  4. The Scheme
  5. The Dream
  6. The Storm
  7. The Ends?

Spyro Gyra: Carnaval

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On September 29, 1980, “MCA” label released “Carnaval”, the fourth Spyro Gyra album. It was recorded in 1980, at “Secret Sound Studio” in New York City, and was produced by Jay Beckenstein and Richard Calandra.

Personnel:

  • Jay Beckenstein – saxophones, piano
  • Tom Schuman, Jeremy Wall – keyboards
  • Dave Samuels – marimba, vibraphone
  • Chet Catallo, Hiram Bullock, Rick Strauss, John Tropea – guitar
  • Jim Kurzdorfer – bass
  • Will Lee – bass guitar
  • Eli Konikoff – drums
  • Steve Jordan – drums
  • Gerardo Velez – percussion
  • Errol “Crusher” Bennett – percussion, congas
  • Steve Kroon, Richard Calandra – percussion
  • Rob Mounsey – synthesizer
  • Randy Brecker – trumpet
  • Tom Malone – trombone, trumpet
  • Michael Brecker – flute
  • David Darling – cello
  • Jeremy Wall – horn and string arrangements, conductor
  • Tom Schuman – horn and string arrangements, conductor
  • Neil Dorfsman, Jack Malken – engineer
  • Bob Ludwig – mastering

Track listing:

  1. Cafe Amore – Chet Catallo
  2. Dizzy – Tom Schuman, Eli Konikoff
  3. Awakening – Jeremy Wall
  4. Cachaca – Jay Beckenstein
  5. Fox Trot – Jay Beckenstein
  6. Sweet ‘n’ Savvy – Tom Schuman
  7. Bittersweet – Jay Beckenstein
  8. Carnaval – Jeremy Wall

Ruts: The Crack

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On September 29, 1979, “Virgin” label released “The Crack”, the debut Ruts album. It was recorded in 1979, at “Town House” in London, and was produced by Mick Glossop, Bob Sargeant, Paul Fox, Malcolm Owen, Dave Ruffy and John Jennings.

Personnel:

  • Malcolm Owen – vocals
  • Paul Fox – guitar, organ, backing vocals
  • John “Segs” Jennings – bass guitar, piano, backing vocals
  • Dave Ruffy – drums, percussion, backing vocals
  • Richard Mannah, Bertie, Pocky, Rocky – backing vocals
  • Mick Glossop – synthesizer effects
  • Gary Barnacle – saxophone
  • Luke Tunney – trumpet
  • Mick Glossop – engineer, mixing
  • Paul Fox, Malcolm Owen, Dave Ruffy, John Jennings – cover concept
  • John H. Howard – front cover painting

Track listing:

All tracks by Paul Fox, Malcolm Owen, Dave Ruffy and John Jennings except where noted.

  1. Babylon’s Burning
  2. Dope for Guns
  3. U.S. – Paul Fox, Malcolm Owen, Dave Ruffy, John Jennings, Richard Mannah
  4. Something That I Said
  5. You’re Just A..
  6. It Was Cold
  7. Savage Circle
  8. Jah War
  9. Criminal Mind
  10. Backbiter
  11. Out of Order
  12. Human Punk – recorded live at “The Marquee” in London

Ben Folds And Nick Hornby: Lonely Avenue

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On September 28, 2010, “Nonesuch” label released “Lonely Avenue”, collaboration Ben Folds and Nick Hornby album.

Personnel:

  • Ben Folds – vocals, piano, bass, drums, Roland Juno, Moog, Hammond, clav, acoustic guitars, wind chimes, ARP string ensemble, percussion, handclaps
  • Kate Miller-Heidke- vocals
  • Joe Costa – handclaps
  • Keir Nuttall- primal screams
  • Jared Reynolds – bass, backing vocals
  • Sam Smith – drums, bacing vocals
  • Chad Chapin – acoustic guitar, primal percussion, percussion, glockenspiel, backing vocals
  • Andrew Higley – Wurlitzer, Fender Rhodes, Roland Jupiter, Roland Juno, Moog, French horn, backing vocals
  • Paul Buckmaster – string arrangements, conductor
  • David Davidson, David Angell – violin
  • Kristin Wilkinson – viola
  • John Catchings – cello

Track listing:

All lyrics by Nick Hornby, all music by Ben Folds.

  1. A Working Day
  2. Picture Window
  3. Levi Johnston’s Blues
  4. Doc Pomus
  5. Your Dogs
  6. Practical Amanda
  7. Claire’s Ninth
  8. Password
  9. From Above
  10. Saskia Hamilton
  11. Belinda

Haim: Days Are Gone

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On September 27, 2013, “Polydor” label released “Days Are Gone”, the debut Haim studio album. It was recorded in 2013, and was produced by James Ford, Ludwig Göransson, Alana Haim, Danielle Haim, Este Haim and Ariel Rechtshaid.

Personnel:

  • Este Haim – vocals, bass, percussion, production
  • Danielle Haim– vocals, drums, guitar, percussion, production
  • Alana Haim – guitar, keyboards, percussion, piano, production, synthesizer
  • James Ford– guitar, keyboards, percussion,
  • Greg Leisz– pedal steel guitar
  • Ariel Rechtshaid– backing vocals, guitar, mbira, noises, programming, synthesizer, engineering
  • Will Canzoneri – clavinet, Rhodes
  • Jamie Muhoberac– additional keyboards
  • Chris Kasych, David Schiffman, Morgan Stratton, Jimmy Robertson, Martin Cooke – engineer
  • Nicolas Fournier, Bo Hill – engineer assistant
  • Nick Rowe – engineer assistant
  • Heiko Huebschmann, Manny Marroquin, Spike Stent, Rich Costey, Tom Elmhirst– mixing
  • Ben Baptie, Delbert Bowers, Geoff Swan, Dave Emery, Chris Galland – mixing assistant
  • Emily Lazar– mastering
  • Rich Morales – mastering assistant
  • Pierre Auroux, Tom Beard – photography
  • Marek Polewski – design

Track listing:

  1. Falling – Este Haim, Danielle Haim, Alana Haim, Morgan Nagler
  2. Forever – Este Haim, Danielle Haim, Alana Haim
  3. The Wire – Este Haim, Danielle Haim, Alana Haim
  4. If I Could Change Your Mind – Este Haim, Danielle Haim, Alana Haim, James Ford
  5. Honey & I – Este Haim, Danielle Haim, Alana Haim
  6. Don’t Save Me – Este Haim, Danielle Haim, Alana Haim
  7. Days Are Gone – Este Haim, Danielle Haim, Alana Haim, Jessie Ware, Tom Hult
  8. My Song 5 – Este Haim, Danielle Haim, Alana Haim, Ariel Rechtshaid
  9. Go Slow – Este Haim, Danielle Haim, Alana Haim
  10. Let Me Go – Este Haim, Danielle Haim, Alana Haim
  11. Running If You Call My Name – Este Haim, Danielle Haim, Alana Haim, Ariel Rechtshaid