On July 17, 2021, Robert Eugene Steinhardt died aged 71. He was musician (violin, viola, tambourine) and singer, member of Stormbringer Band, founder and leader of the band Steinhardt Moon, but was best known as violin player and co-lead singer of Kansas.
Yearly Archives: 2022
Dee Gees: Hail Satin
On July 17, 2021, “RCA” label released “Hail Satin”, Dee Gees album (Foo Fighters side project). It was recorded in 2021, at “Studio 606” in San Fernando Valley, California, and was produced by Greg Kurstin.
Personnel:
- Dave Grohl – lead and backing vocals, guitar
- Chris Shiflett – guitar
- Pat Smear – guitar
- Rami Jaffee – keyboards, piano
- Nate Mendel – bass guitar
- Taylor Hawkins – lead vocals, drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb and Maurice Gibb, except where noted.
- You Should Be Dancing
- Night Fever
- Tragedy
- Shadow Dancing – Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb, Andy Gibb
- More Than a Woman
- Making a Fire (live) – Dave Grohl, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear, Rami Jaffee, Nate Mendel, Taylor Hawkins
- Shame Shame (live) – Dave Grohl, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear, Rami Jaffee, Nate Mendel, Taylor Hawkins
- Waiting on a War (live) – Dave Grohl, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear, Rami Jaffee, Nate Mendel, Taylor Hawkins
- No Son of Mine (live) – Dave Grohl, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear, Rami Jaffee, Nate Mendel, Taylor Hawkins
- Cloudspotter (live) – Dave Grohl, Chris Shiflett, Pat Smear, Rami Jaffee, Nate Mendel, Taylor Hawkins
Wavves: Hideaway
On July 16, 2021, “Fat Possum” label released “Hideaway”, the seventh Wavves album. It was recorded in 2021, at David Sitek’s home studio in Los Angeles, and was produced by Dave Sitek.
Personnel:
- Nathan Williams – vocals, guitar
- Alex Gates – guitar
- Stephen Pope – bass
- Ross Traver – drums
- David Sitek – engineer, mixing
- Derek Coburn – engineer
- Steve Fallone – mastering
- Mikey Burey – artwork
- Max Taeuschel – layout
Track listing:
All tracks by Nathan Williams, except where noted.
- Thru Hell
- Hideaway – David Sitek, Nathan Williams
- Help Is on the Way – David Sitek, Nathan Williams
- Sinking Feeling – Alex Gates
- Honeycomb – Stephen Pope
- The Blame – David Sitek, Nathan Williams
- Marine Life
- Planting a Garden
- Caviar
Clairo: Sling
On July 16, 2021, “Fader” and “Republic” labels released “Sling”, the second Clairo studio album. It was recorded in 2020, at “Allaire Studios” and “Electric Lady Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Clairo, Jack Antonoff and Sam Baker.
Personnel:
- Clairo – vocals, electric guitar, piano, Wurlitzer electric piano, Kalimba, Hammond B3, 12-string acoustic guitar, acoustic guitar, keyboards, mellotron, synthesizer, vibraphone, clavichord, clapping
- Jack Antonoff – bass, upright bass, fretless bass, acoustic bass, Moog bass, clavichord, electric guitar, drums, mellotron, piano, 12-string acoustic guitar, acoustic guitar, slide guitar, Wurlitzer electric piano, lap steel guitar, synthesizer, strings conductor, Kalimba, Rhodes, programming, recording, mixing
- Sam Baker – acoustic guitar, Kalimba, lute, ukulele, piano, recording
- Jake Passmore – acoustic bass guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
- Joanie Cottrill – percussion
- Evan Smith – flute, saxophones, synthesizer, clarinet, violin
- Bobby Hawk – violin
- Eric Byers – cello
- Lorde – backing vocals
- Laura Sisk – recording, mixing
- John Rooney – recording, recording assistant
- Shubham Mondal – recording assistant
- Chris Gehringer – mastering
- Will Quinnell – mastering assistant
Track listing:
All tracks by Claire Cottrill, except where noted.
- Bambi – Claire Cottrill, Jack Antonoff
- Amoeba – Claire Cottrill, Jack Antonoff
- Partridge – Claire Cottrill, Jack Antonoff
- Zinnias – Claire Cottrill, Jack Antonoff
- Blouse
- Wade
- Harbor – Claire Cottrill, Sam Baker
- Just for Today
- Joanie – Claire Cottrill, Jack Antonoff
- Reaper
- Little Changes – Claire Cottrill, Jack Antonoff
- Management
Michael Kiwanuka: Love & Hate
On July 15, 2016, “Polydor” label released “Love & Hate”, the second Michael Kiwanuka studio album. It was recorded in 2016, and was produced by Danger Mouse (Brian Burton), Inflo and Paul Butler.
Personnel:
- Michael Kiwanuka – lead and backing vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, lead guitar, bass, piano
- Inflo – piano, bass, drums, backing vocals
- Brian Burton – bass, synth pad, piano, organ, percussion
- Graham Godfrey – drums, percussion, hand claps, tape machine FX, backing vocals
- Paul Butler – percussion, cello, trumpet, electric guitar, keys, drum machines, clavinet, Moog, piano, Yamaha CS-80, backing vocals
- Miles James – electric guitar
- Pete Randall – double bass, Fender bass VI, backing vocals
- Gary Plumley – flute, saxophone
- James Bateman – saxophone
- Andy Parkin – violin
- Wired Strings
- Jenny Sacha – violin
- Gillon Cameron, Anna Croad, Sally Jackson, Patrick Kieman, Eleanor Mathieson, Kotono Sato, Debbie Widdup – violin
- Natalia Bonner – violin
- Kerenza Peacock – violin
- Emma Owens – viola
- Nzomi Cohen – viola
- Becky Jones – viola
- Rosie Danvers – cello, string arrangements
- Bryony James – cello
- Richard Pryce – double bass
- Huw White – string arrangements
- Paul Boldeau, Phebe Edwards, LaDonna Harley-Peters – backing vocals
- Paul Butler – engineer, mixing
- Kennie Takahashi – engineer, mixing
- Richard Woodcraft – engineer, strings engineer, mixing
- Todd Monfalcone – engineer, mixing assistant
- Dave Granshaw – engineer
- Jon McMullen – engineer, mixing
- Samur Khouja – engineer
- Guy Davie – mastering
Track listing:
All tracks by Michael Kiwanuka.
- Cold Little Heart
- Black Man in a White World
- Falling
- Place I Belong
- Love & Hate
- One More Night
- I’ll Never Love
- Rule the World
- Father’s Child
- The Final Frame
Steven Tyler: We’re All Somebody from Somewhere
On July 15, 2016, “Dot Records” label released “We’re All Somebody from Somewhere”, the debut Steven Tyler studio album. It was recorded 2015 – 2016, at “Bell Tone Studios”, “Benchmark Sound Studios”, “House of Blues Studios”, “The Village Studios”, “Maverick Studios”, “Jingle Punk Studios”, “Ladybug Studios”, “Poppy Studios”, “Sienna Recordings Studios”, “The Barn Studio”, “Hound’s Ear Studio”, “Sound Stage Studio” and “Starstruck Studios”. and was produced by Steven Tyler, T Bone Burnett, Marti Frederiksen, Jaren Johnston, Jeff Peters, Poo Bear, Jared Gutstadt, Dann Huff and Luke Silas.
Personnel:
- Steven Tyler – vocals
- Loving Mary Band
- Marti Frederiksen – guitar, bass, drums
- Suzie McNeil – vocal
- Rebecca Lynn Howard – vocal
- Andrew Mactaggart – guitar
- Elisha Hoffman – drums
- Sarah Tomek – drums
- Roger Alan Nichols – engineer
- Ted Jensen – mastering
- Gavin Lurssen – remastering
- Michael Cersosimo – design
- Andrew Ross, Rick Hicks, Zane Peterson, Katrina McNaughton – graphics
- George Holz, Zach Whitford – photography
- Brianna Steinitz, Ivy Skoff, Kari Smith, Laurel Kittleson, Mike Griffith – production coordinator
Track listing:
- My Own Worst Enemy – Steven Tyler, Brad Warren, Brett Warren
- We’re All Somebody from Somewhere – Steven Tyler, Jaren Johnston
- Hold On (Won’t Let Go) – Steven Tyler, Jason Boyd, Jared Gutstadt, Jeff Peters
- It Ain’t Easy – Steven Tyler, Cary Barlowe, Nathan Barlowe, Hillary Lindsey
- Love Is Your Name – Lindsey Lee, Eric Paslay
- I Make My Own Sunshine – Alyssa Bonagura
- Gypsy Girl – Steven Tyler, Ross Copperman, David Hodges
- Somebody New – Steven Tyler, Brett James, Hillary Lindsey, Troy Verges
- Only Heaven – Steven Tyler, Rhett Akins, Chris DeStefano
- The Good, the Bad, the Ugly & Me – Steven Tyler, Brad Warren, Brett Warren
- Red, White & You – Steven Tyler, Nathan Barlowe, Levi Hummon, Jon Vella
- Sweet Louisiana – Steven Tyler, Nathan Barlowe, Cari Barlowe, Hillary Lindsey
- What Am I Doin’ Right – Steven Tyler, Brad Warren, Brett Warren
- Janie’s Got a Gun – Steven Tyler, Tom Hamilton
- Piece of My Heart – Vert Berns, Jerry Ragovoy
Aretha Franklin: Get It Right
On July 14, 1983, “Arista” label released “Get It Right”, the twenty-ninth Aretha Franklin studio album. It was recorded in 1983, and was produced by Luther Vandross.
Personnel:
- Aretha Franklin – lead and backing vocals, vocal arrangements
- Doc Powell – guitar
- Georg Wadenius – guitar
- Teddy F. White – guitar
- Nat Adderley Jr. – keyboards, rhythm arrangements
- Marcus Miller – synthesizers, bass guitar, rhythm arrangements
- Yogi Horton – drums
- Paulinho da Costa – percussion, congas, bongos
- Steve Kroon – congas, triangle
- Dave Friedman – vibraphone
- David Carey – timpani
- George Young – soprano saxophone
- Alan Rubin, George Young, Gregory Williams, Jim Pugh, John Clark, Jon Faddis, Lew Soloff, Lou Marini, Peter Gordon, Ronnie Cuber, Tom Malone – horns
- Alfred Brown, Barry Finclair, Elena Barere, Emanuel Vardi, Guy Lumia, Harold Kohon, Harry Zaratzian, Homer Mensch, Jan Mullen, Jean R. Dane, Jesse Levy, John Beal, John Pintavalle, Jonathan Abramowitz, Joseph Rabushka, Judy Geist, Julien Barber, Kathryn Kienke, Kermit Moore, Lamar Alsop, Lewis Eley, Margaret Ross, Marilyn Wright, Regis Landiorio, Richard Sortomme, Richard Young, Sanford Allen, Sue Pray, Winterton Garvey – strings
- Rob Mounsey – string arrangements, horn arrangements
- Paul Riser – string and horn arrangements
- Luther Vandross – vocal arrangements, backing vocals
- Michael Love Smith – vocal arrangements, backing vocals
- Brenda White – backing vocals
- Fonzi Thornton – backing vocals
- Michelle Cobbs – backing vocals
- Phillip Ballou – backing vocals
- Tawatha Agee – backing vocals
- Yvonne Lewis – backing vocals
- Cissy Houston – backing vocals
- Darlene Love – backing vocals
- Paulette McWilliams – backing vocals
- Brenda Corbett – backing vocals
- Margaret Branch – backing vocals
- Sandra Richardson – backing vocals
- Aaron T. Smith – backing vocals
- Danny Dedusual Smith – backing vocals
- Myrna Smith – backing vocals
- Don Cuminale – engineer
- Paul Brocek, Michael Christopher – additional engineering, engineer assistant
- Mark Cobrin – engineer assistant
- Michael H. Brauer – mixing
- Donn Davenport – art direction
- Howard Fritzson – design
Track listing:
All tracks written by Luther Vandross and Marcus Miller, except where noted.
- Get It Right
- Pretender
- Every Girl (Wants My Guy)
- When You Love Me Like That
- I Wish It Would Rain – Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield, Roger Penzabene
- Better Friends Than Lovers – Michael Lovesmith
- I Got Your Love – Luther Vandross
- Giving In – Clarence Franklin
Ian Hunter: All of the Good Ones Are Taken
In July 1983, “Columbia” label released “All of the Good Ones Are Taken”, the sixth Ian Hunter studio album. It was recorded 1982 -1983, at “Wizard Sound” in New York City, and was produced by Max Norman and Ian Hunter.
Personnel:
- Ian Hunter – lead vocals, guitar, piano
- Mick Ronson – lead guitar
- Robbie Alter – vocals, guitar
- Jimmy Ripp – guitars
- Jeff Bova – keyboards
- Tommy Mandel – keyboards
- Bob Mayo – keyboards
- Mark Clarke – vocals, bass guitar
- Dan Hartman – bass guitar
- Hilly Michaels – drums
- Louis Cortelezzi – alto saxophone
- Clarence Clemons – tenor saxophone
- Rory Dodd – backing vocals
- Eric Troyer – backing vocals
- Mike Scott – engineer
- Jon Mathias – remix
- John Berg, Pietro Alfieri – art direction, design
- Edie Baskin, Sharon Haskel – artwork
Track listing:
All tracks by Ian Hunter except where noted.
- All of the Good Ones Are Taken (fast version)
- Every Step of the Way – Ian Hunter, Mark Clarke
- Fun – Ian Hunter, Mark Clarke, Hilly Michaels
- Speechless
- Death ‘n’ Glory Boys
- That Girl is Rock ‘n’ Roll
- Somethin’s Goin’ On
- Captain Void ‘n’ the Video Jets
- Seeing Double
- All of the Good Ones Are Taken (slow version)
X: Under the Big Black Sun
In July 1982, “Elektra” label released “Under the Big Black Sun”, the third X studio album. It was recorded in 1982, at “Cherokee Studios” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Ray Manzarek.
Personnel:
- John Doe – vocals, bass
- Exene Cervenka – vocals
- Billy Zoom – guitar, saxophone, clarinet
- D.J. Bonebrake – drums, marimba vibes, percussion
- Ray Manzarek – keyboards
- Alfred Harris – cover art
Track listing:
All tracks written by John Doe and Exene Cervenka except where noted.
- The Hungry Wolf
- Motel Room in My Bed
- Riding with Mary
- Come Back to Me
- Under the Big Black Sun
- Because I Do
- Blue Spark
- Dancing with Tears in My Eyes – Al Dubin, Joe Burke
- Real Child of Hell
- How I (Learned My Lesson)
- The Have Nots
Whitehouse: Psychopathia Sexualis
In July 1982, “Come Organisation” label released “Psychopathia Sexualis”, the seventh Whitehouse album. It was recorded in May 1982, and was produced by William Bennett, Peter McKay, and Dave Kenny.
Personnel:
- William Bennett – vocals, synthesizers
Track listing:
- Peter Kürten
- Edward Paisnel
- Boston Strangler
- Peter Sutcliffe
- Fritz Haarman
- Ian Brady and Myra Hindley
- Graham Young
- Vulcan Air Attack Mission
- Pleazure für Frauen
- Live Action 4 (Complete)
- Genesis of the New Weapons
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