The Foals: Holy Fire

On February 11, 2013, “Transgressive” label released “Holy Fire”, the third Foals (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2012, at “Assault & Battery Studios” in London, and was produced by Alan Moulder, Yannis Philippakis, Jimmy Smith, Walter Gervers, Edwin Congreave and Jack Bevan.

Personnel:

  • Yannis Philippakis– vocals, guitar
  • Jimmy Smith – guitar
  • Walter Gervers – bass, backing vocals
  • Edwin Congreave – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Jack Bevan– drums
  • Ric Elsworth- percussion, marimba
  • London Contemporary Orchestra
  • Hugh Brunt– conducting, string arrangements
  • Leif Podhajsky– design, art direction
  • Thomas Nebbia – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Yannis Philippakis, Jimmy Smith, Walter Gervers, Edwin Congreave and Jack Bevan.

  1. Prelude
  2. Inhaler
  3. My Number
  4. Bad Habit
  5. Everytime
  6. Late Night
  7. Out of the Woods
  8. Milk & Black Spiders
  9. Providence
  10. Stepson
  11. Moon

Johann Johannsson

On February 9, 2018, Jóhann Jóhannsson died aged 48. He was composer who was composing music for theatre, dance, TV  and movies. Some of his movie works include original scores for “Personal Effects” by David Hollander, “For Ellen” by So Yong Kim, “McCanick” by John C. Waller, “Prisoners” by Denis Villeneuve, Sicario by Denis Villeneuve, “Arrival” by Denis Villeneuve, “The Mercy” by James Marsh and “Mary Magdalene” by Garth Davis. For the score for James Marsh’s “The Theory of Everything”, Jóhannsson won a “Golden Globe” for “Best Original Score”. In the period 2002 – 2016, he released nine solo albums.

Josipa Lisac: Dnevnik jedne ljubavi

In February 1973, “Jugoton” label released “Dnevnik jedne ljubavi”, the debut Josipa Lisac album. It was recorded in February 1973, and was produced by Karlo Metikoš and K. Klemenčić. In 1998, the album was ranked at number 9 on the list of “YU 100: The Best albums of Yugoslav pop and rock music”.

Personnel:

  • Brane “Lambert” Živković – flute, piano, el.piano, arranger
  • Slobodan “Bobo”Kovačević – acoustic guitar
  • Vedran Božić – guitar
  • Tihomir “Pop” Asanović – Hammond organ
  • Mario Mavrin – Fender bass
  • Jože “Braco” Doblekar – congas
  • Dado Topić – tambourine
  • Ratko “Rale” Divjak – drums
  • Miroslav Sedak-Benčić, Boris Frančišković – tenor saxophone
  • Maks Johan – baritone saxophone
  • Marijan Domić – trumpet
  • Radmilo Maslovarić – trombone
  • Nenad Marinović – oboe
  • Stjepan Obadić – horn
  • Konstantin Iskra – bassoon
  • Ivan Kuzmić, Silvio Orlando – violin
  • Ante Živković – viola
  • Josip Stojanović – cello
  • Zdenka Kovačiček, Dubravka Zubović, Ksenija Erker, Adica Dobrić – backing vocals
  • Franjo Berner – engineer
  • Ivica Krajač – artwork
  • Jozo Ćetković – photography

Track listing:

All lyrics by Ivica Krajač, all music by Karlo Metikoš;

  1. O jednoj mladosti
  2. Srela sam se s njim
  3. Sreća
  4. Po prvi put
  5. Plačem
  6. Jedna kratka vijest
  7. Ležaj od suza
  8. Ne prepoznajem ga
  9. Vjerujem ti sve
  10. Kao stranac

Mother Mother: No Culture

On February 10, 2017, “Def Jam” label released “No Culture”, the sixth Mother Mother album. It was recorded in 2016, at “The Warehouse Studio”, and was produced by Ryan Guldemond, Brian Howes and Jason Van Poederooyen.

Personnel:

  • Ryan Guldemond – vocals, guitar
  • Molly Guldemond – vocals, keyboard, art direction, design
  • Jasmin Parkin – vocals, keyboard
  • Mike Young – bass
  • Ali Siadat – drums
  • Jeremy Page – bass, saxophone
  • The Warehouse Kids Choir – backing vocals
  • Zach Blackstone – engineer
  • Ted Jensen – mastering
  • Raina + Wilson – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Ryan Guldemond.

  1. Free
  2. Love Stuck
  3. The Drugs
  4. Back in School
  5. Letter
  6. Baby Boy
  7. Mouth of the Devil
  8. No Culture
  9. Everything Is Happening
  10. Family

Alex Taylor: Dinnertime

In February 1972, “Capricorn” label released “Dinnertime”, the second Alex Taylor album. It was recorded in 1971, at “Muscle Shoals Sound Studio” in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and was produced by Johnny Sandlin.

Personnel:

  • Alex Taylor- vocals
  • Scott Boyer- guitar, backing vocals
  • John Hughey- steel guitar
  • Jim Nalls- guitar
  • Chuck Leavell- piano, keyboards, vibraphone
  • Paul Hornsby- organ, keyboards
  • Johnny Sandlin- bass, Moog synthesizer
  • Wayne Perkins- bass, guitar, slide guitar
  • Charlie Hayward- bass
  • Jaimoe- percussion, conga, timbales
  • Bill Stewart- drums
  • Roger Hawkins- percussion, conga, tambourine
  • Lou Mullenix- percussion, timbales
  • Earl Sims- percussion
  • Charles Chalmers, Sandra Chalmers, Ginger Holladay, Mary Holladay, Donna Rhodes, Sandra Rhodes, Temple Riser, Steve Smith – backing vocals
  • Johnny Sandlin – recording, remix
  • Steve Smith – recording
  • Jeff Willens, Richard Rosebrough, Danny Tuberville – remix
  • Barry Feinstein, Tom Wilkes – photography
  • Phil Walden – executive supervisor

Track listing:

  1. Change Your Sexy Ways – Alex Taylor, Chuck Leavell, Jim Nalls
  2. Let’s Burn Down the Cornfield – Randy Newman
  3. Comin’ Back to You – Scott Boyer
  4. Four Days Gone – Stephen Stills
  5. Payday – Jesse Winchester
  6. Who’s Been Talking? – Howlin’ Wolf
  7. Who Will the Next Fool Be? – Charlie Rich
  8. From a Buick Six – Bob Dylan

James Taylor: James Taylor and the Original Flying Machine

In February 1971, “Euphoria” label released “James Taylor and the Original Flying Machine”,  archival release of 1966 recordings of James Taylor’s band The Flying Machine, and was produced by Al Gorgoni, and Chip Taylor.

Personnel:

  • James Taylor— vocals, guitar
  • Danny Kortchmar— vocals, guitar
  • Zachary Wiesner — bass
  • Joel O’Brien — drums
  • Al Gorgoni— harpsichord
  • Wally Sheffey, Eddie Youngblood – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by James Taylor except where noted

  1. Night Owl
  2. Brighten Your Night With My Day
  3. Kootch’s Song – Danny Kortchmar
  4. Knocking ‘Round the Zoo
  5. Rainy Day Man – James Taylor, Zach Wiesner
  6. Knocking ‘Round the Zoo
  7. Something’s Wrong

Paul Siebel: Jack Knife Gypsy

In February 1971, “Elektra” label released “Jack-Knife Gypsy”, the second Paul Siebel album. It was recorded in 1970, at “Sunset Sound” and “Elektra Sound Recorders” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Robert W. Zachary.

Personnel:

  • Paul Siebel- vocals, guitar
  • Clarence White, Robert Warford – guitar
  • Bernie Leadon- guitar
  • Buddy Emmons- steel guitar
  • David Grisman- mandolin
  • Ralph Shuckett – organ, piano
  • Billy Wolfe, Gary White – bass
  • Jim Buchanan- violin, viola
  • Doug Kershaw- fiddle
  • Russ Kunkel– drums
  • Bill Lazerus, Fritz Richmond – recording
  • Greg Fulginiti– overdub
  • Bruce Morgan – mixing
  • Bob Ludwig – mastering
  • Robert L. Heimall – art direction
  • Frank Bez – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Paul Siebel.

  1. Jasper and the Miners
  2. If I Could Stay
  3. Jack-Knife Gypsy
  4. Prayer Song
  5. Legend of the Captain’s Daughter
  6. Chips Are Down
  7. Pinto Pony
  8. Hillbilly Child
  9. Uncle Dudley
  10. Miss Jones
  11. Jeremiah’s Song

Move: Shazam

In February 1970, “Regal Zonophone” label released “Shazam”, the  second Move studio album. It was recorded in 1969, at “Advision Sound Studios” in London, and was produced by Roy Wood, Carl Wayne, Rick Price and Gerald Chevin.

Personnel:

  • Roy Wood – lead vocals, guitars, keyboards
  • Carl Wayne – lead vocals, guitars.
  • Rick Price – vocals, bass.
  • Bev Bevan – drums, percussion.
  • Trevor Burton, Tony Visconti – bass

Track listing:

  1. Hello Susie – Roy Wood
  2. Beautiful Daughter – Roy Wood
  3. Cherry Blossom Clinic Revisited – Roy Wood
  4. Fields of People – Wyatt Day, Jon Pierson
  5. Don’t Make My Baby Blue – Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil
  6. The Last Thing on My Mind – Tom Paxton

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band: Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy

In February 1970, “Liberty” label released “Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy”, the fourth Nitty Gritty Dirt Band studio album. It was recorded in 1969, and was produced by William McEuen.

Personnel:

  • Les Thompson – vocals, electric bass, mandolin, electric guitar
  • Jimmie Fadden – vocals, lead acoustic and electric guitar, harmonica, washtub bass
  • Jeff Hanna- vocals, rhythm acoustic and electric guitar, drums, washboard, percussion
  • Jimmy Ibbotson – vocals, rhythm acoustic guitar, lead electric guitar, electric piano, drums, conga, accordion
  • John McEuen- banjo, mandolin, acoustic guitar, accordion
  • Maurice Manceau – vocals, guitar, keyboards
  • Jim Gordon- horns, keyboards
  • John London- bass
  • Byron Berline- violin
  • Russ Kunkel- drums
  • Woody Woodward – recording
  • John McEuen, Jimmy Hoyson – mixing
  • Dean Torrence/ Kittyhawk Graphics – art direction
  • William McEuen – photography

Track listing:

  1. Some of Shelly’s Blues – Michael Nesmith
  2. Prodigal’s Return – Kenny Loggins, Dann Lottermoser
  3. The Cure – Jeff Hanna
  4. Travelin’ Mood – James Waynes
  5. Chicken Reel – traditional
  6. Yukon Railroad – Kenny Loggins, Dann Lottermoser
  7. Livin’ Without You – Randy Newman
  8. Clinch Mountain Backstep – Ruby Rakes
  9. Rave On – Norman Petty, Bill Tilghman, Sonny West
  10. Billy in the Low Ground – Les Thompson
  11. Jesse James – traditional
  12. Uncle Charlie Interview – Uncle Charlie
  13. Bojangles – Jerry Jeff Walker
  14. Opus 36, Clementi – Muzio Clementi
  15. Santa Rosa – Kenny Loggins
  16. Propinquity – Michael Nesmith
  17. Uncle Charlie – Jimmie Fadden
  18. Randy Lynn Rag – Earl Scruggs
  19. House at Pooh Corner – Kenny Loggins
  20. Swanee River – Stephen Foster
  21. Uncle Charlie Interview #2 / Spanish Fandango – traditional

Mason Williams: The Mason Williams Phonograph Record

In February 1968, “Warner Bros” label released “The Mason Williams Phonograph Record”, the 20th Mason Williams album. It was recorded in 1967, and was produced by Mike Post. Mason Williams won two “Grammy Awards”, for “Best Pop Instrumental Performance” and “Best Instrumental Theme”. Mike Post won “Best Instrumental Arrangement on the Song”.

Personnel:

  • Mason Williams – guitar
  • Alvin Casey, David Cohen, James Burton, Michael Deasy– guitar
  • Lawrence Knechtel, Michael Melvoin– piano
  • Carl Fortina – accordion
  • Bob West, Lawrence Knechtel, Lyle Ritz – bass
  • Lyle Ritz– double bass
  • James Beck Gordon– drums
  • David Duke, William Hinshaw – French horn, tuba
  • Gary L. Coleman, Gene Estes – percussion
  • Richard J. Hyde, Hoyt Bohannon, Lew McCreary, Richard Leith – trombone
  • David Burk, Emanuel Moss, George Kast, Harry Bluestone, Israel Baker, Jack Gootkin, Jimmy Getzoff, Jerry Reisler, John Vidor, Ralph Schaeffer, Robert Korda, Robert Sushel, Sidney Sharp, Stan Plummer, Tibor Zelig, William Kurasch – violin
  • Gail Levant – harp
  • Armand Kaproff, Jerome Kessler, Jesse Ehrlich, Joe DiTullio – cello
  • Jim Horn, Tommy Scott – woodwind
  • Phil Kaye – effects
  • Stan Cornyn – liner notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Mason Williams, except where noted.

  1. Overture – Mike Post
  2. All of the Time
  3. Dylan Thomas
  4. Wanderlove
  5. She’s Gone Away
  6. Here Am I – Brown, Mason Williams
  7. Classical Gas
  8. Long Time Blues – Ellington, Mason Williams
  9. Baroque-a-Nova – Blye, Mason Williams
  10. The Princes Panties
  11. Life Song
  12. Sunflower