Hammock: Chasing After Shadows…Living with the Ghosts

On May 18, 2010, “Hammock Music” label released “Chasing After Shadows… Living with the Ghosts”, the fourth Hammock studio album. It was recorded in 2010, and was produced by Marc Byrd and Andrew Thompson.

Personnel:

  • Marc Byrd – vocals, guitars, percussion
  • Andrew Thompson – vocals, guitars, percussion
  • Steve Hindalong – drums, percussion
  • Tim Powles – drums, mixing, additional production
  • Love Sponge Strings and Horns – strings, horns
  • Matt Slocum – cello
  • Christine Glass Byrd – vocals
  • Derri Daughterty – mixing
  • William Bowden – mastering
  • Thomas Petillo – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Marc Byrd and Andrew Thompson.

  1. The Backward Step
  2. Tristia
  3. Little Fly/Mouchette
  4. Breathturn
  5. In the Nothing of a Night
  6. Andalusia
  7. The Whole Catastrophe
  8. The World We Knew as Children
  9. Dust is the Devils Snow
  10. How Can I Make You Remember Me
  11. You Lost the Starlight in Your Eyes
  12. Something Other Than Remaining

Jarvis Cocker: Further Complications

On May 18, 2009, “Rough Trade” label released “Further Complications”, the second Jarvis Cocker studio album. It was recorded 2008 – 2009, and was produced by Steve Albini.

Personnel:

  • Jarvis Cocker – vocals, guitar, bass guitar, electric mandolin, synthesizer, fire bell
  • Tim McCall – guitar
  • Martin Craft – guitar, Vox Continental, piano
  • Simon Stafford – keyboards, guitar, synthesizer, backing vocals
  • Steve Mackey – bass guitar
  • Ross Orton – drums, timpani
  • Steve Mackay – saxophone

Track listing:

All tracks by Jarvis Cocker, except where noted.

  1. Further Complications
  2. Angela
  3. Pilchard – Jarvis Cocker, Steve Mackey, Tim McCall, Ross Orton
  4. Leftovers – Jarvis Cocker, Martin Craft, Steve Mackey, Tim McCall, Ross Orton, Simon Stafford
  5. I Never Said I Was Deep
  6. Homewrecker – Jarvis Cocker, Ross Orton
  7. Hold Still
  8. Fuckingsong
  9. Caucasian Blues
  10. Slush
  11. You’re in My Eyes (Discosong)

Roy Harper: Stormrock

In May 1971, “Harvest” label released “Stormcock”, the fifth Roy Harper studio album. It was recorded July – December 1970, at “Abbey Road Studios” in London, and was produce by Peter Jenner.

Personnel:

  • Roy Harper – vocals, 6- and 12-string acoustic guitars, piano
  • Jimmy Page (credited as S. Flavius Mercurius) – acoustic guitar
  • David Bedford – Hammond organ, orchestral arrangements
  • John Barrett – engineer
  • Peter Bown – engineer
  • John Leckie – engineer
  • Phil McDonald – engineer
  • Alan Parsons – engineer
  • Nick Webb – engineer
  • Richard Imrie – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Roy Harper.

  1. Hors d’Oeuvres
  2. The Same Old Rock
  3. One Man Rock and Roll Band
  4. Me and My Woman

The Doobie Brothers: Cycles

On May 17, 1989, “Capitol” label released “Cycles”, the tenth Doobie Brothers (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1988, at “The Plant” in Sausalito, California, and was produced by Rodney Mills, Charlie Midnight and Eddie Schwartz.

Personnel:

  • Tom Johnston – lead vocals, guitar
  • Patrick Simmons – lead vocals, guitar
  • Tiran Porter – bass, backing vocals
  • John Hartman – drums, backing vocals
  • Michael Hossack – drums, percussion
  • Bobby LaKind – percussion, backing vocals
  • Bill Payne – keyboards
  • Dave Tyson – keyboards
  • Kim Bullard – keyboards
  • Dale Ockerman – keyboards
  • Phil Aaberg – keyboards
  • Don Frank – electronic drums
  • The Memphis Horns (Wayne Jackson, Andrew Love) – horns
  • Rem Smiers – keytar
  • Bobby La Kind – conductor
  • Brian Wayy – programming, remix
  • Tom Sadzeck, Devon Bernadoni, Jim Gaines, Rodney Mills, Jeffrey Norman – engineer
  • Bob Ludwig – mastering
  • Jeffery Fey – design
  • Tommy Steele – art direction
  • Tom Nikosey – logo design
  • Tom Keller – photography

Track listing:

  1. The Doctor – Tom Johnston, Charlie Midnight, Eddie Schwartz
  2. One Chain Don’t Make no Prison – Dennis Lambert, Brian Potter
  3. Take Me to the Highway – Patrick Simmons, Dale Ockerman, Tome Fedele, Charlie Midnight, Eddie Schwartz, Dale Ockerman,
  4. South of the Border – Tom Johnston
  5. Time Is Here and Gone – Bobby La Kind, John Mcfee, Keith Knudsen
  6. Need a Little Taste of Love – Marvin Isley, Ernie Isley, Ronald Isley, O’Kelly Isley, Rudolph Isley, Chris Jasper
  7. I Can Read Your Mind – Patrick Simmons, Dale Ockerman, Chris Thompson
  8. Tonight I’m Coming (Through the Border) – Bobby La Kind, Michael McDonald
  9. Wrong Number – Tom Johnston
  10. Too High a Price – Bobby La Kind, Zeke Zirngeibel, John Herron

The Isley Brothers: This Old Heart of Mine

On May 17, 1966, “Tamla” label released “This Old Heart of Mine”, the fourth Isley Brothers (The) studio album. It was recorded 1965 – 1966, at “Studio A, Hitsville USA” in Detroit, Michigan, and was produced by Robert Gordy, Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and William Stevenson.

Personne:

  • Ronald Isley – lead vocals
  • O’Kelly Isley, Jr. – backing vocals
  • Rudolph Isley – backing vocals
  • The Andantes (Jackie Hicks, Marlene Barrow, Louvain Demps) – backing vocals
  • The Funk Brothers – all instruments

Track listing:

All tracks by Holland-Dozier-Holland, except where noted.

  1. Nowhere to Run
  2. Stop! In the Name of Love
  3. This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You) – Holland-Dozier-Holland, Sylvia Moy
  4. Take Some Time for Love – Thomas Kemp, Robert Gordy
  5. I Guess I’ll Always Love You
  6. Baby Don’t You Do It
  7. Who Could Ever Doubt My Love
  8. Put Yourself in My Place – Holland-Dozier-Holland, John Thornton
  9. I Hear a Symphony
  10. Just Ain’t Enough Love
  11. There’s No Love Left – Holland-Dozier-Holland, James Dean
  12.  Seek and You Shall Fine – Ivy Jo Hunter, William Stevenson

Veruca Salt: Resolver

On May 16, 2000, “Beyond Records” label released “Resolver”, the third Veruca Salt studio album. It was recorded 1999 – 2000, and was produced by Brian Liesegang and Louise Post.

Personnel:

  • Louise Post – vocals, bass guitar, guitar, keyboards, artwork, layout design
  • Kevin Tihista – vocals, bass guitar, guitar
  • Stephen Fitzpatrick – guitar
  • Matt Walker – percussion, drums
  • Eric Remschneider – cello
  • Scott Pazera – additional guitars
  • Brian Liesegang – programming, editing
  • Scott Steiner – programming, editing
  • Travis King – engineer, sound design, cover art, cover image, production assistant
  • Chad Adams – engineer, editing
  • Joe Barresi – mixing
  • Howie Weinberg – mastering
  • Joe Wohlmuth – assistant
  • Joshua Shapera – assistant

Track listing:

All tracks by Louise Post, except where noted.

  1. The Same Person
  2. Born Entertainer
  3. Best You Can Get – Louise Post, Brian Liesegang
  4. Wet Suit
  5. Yeah Man
  6. Imperfectly – Louise Post, Kevin Tihista
  7. Officially Dead – Louise Post, Kevin Tihista
  8. Only You Know – Louise Post, Brian Liesegang
  9. Disconnected
  10. All Dressed Up
  11. Used to Know Her
  12. Pretty Boys
  13. Hellraiser – Louise Post, Kevin Tihista

Francis Monkman

On May 12, 2023, Francis Monkman died aged 73. He was musician (keyboards, guitar) and movie score composer, member of bands Sisyphus which evolved in Curved Air, and founding member of band Sky. He recorded and toured with Renaissance, The Shadows, Al Stewart, Lynsey de Paul, Phil Manzanera, Brian Eno and Brian Bennett. As leader, Monkman released 14 albums.  

Toe Fat: Same

In May 1970, “Parlophone” label released the self-titled, debut Toe Fat album. It was recorded in 1969, and was produced by John Peel.

Personnel:

  • Cliff Bennett – lead vocals, piano
  • Ken Hensley – vocals, guitar, organ, piano
  • John Glascock – vocals, bass
  • Lee Kerslake – vocals, drums
  • Mox Gowland – flute, harmonica
  • Peter Mew – engineer
  • Hipgnosis – cover art, design

Track listing:

All tracks by Cliff Bennett, except where noted.

  1. That’s My Love for You – Cliff Bennett, Frank Allen, M. Roberts
  2. Bad Side of the Moon – Elton John, Bernie Taupin
  3. Nobody – Beath Beatty, Dick Cooper, Ernie Shelby
  4. The Wherefors and the Whys
  5. But I’m Wrong
  6. Just Like Me – Billy Guy, Earl Carroll
  7. Just Like All the Rest
  8. I Can’t Believe
  9. Working Night
  10. You Tried to take It All

Hot Tuna: Same

In May 1970, “RCA Victor” label released the self-titled, debut Hot Tuna album. It was recorded in September 1969, at “New Orleans House” in Berkeley, and was produced by Al Schmitt.

Personnel:

  • Jorma Kaukonen – vocals, acoustic guitar
  • Will Scarlett – harmonica
  • Jack Casady – bass guitar
  • Allen Zentz – engineer
  • Pat Leraci – master of the machines
  • Margareta Kaukonen – painting
  • Gut – art direction
  • Mike Frankel – photography

Track listing:

  1. Hesitation Blues – traditional, arranged by Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady
  2. How Long Blues – Leroy Carr
  3. Uncle Sam Blues – traditional, arranged by Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady
  4. Don’t You Leave Me Here – Jelly Roll Morton
  5. Death Don’t Have No Mercy – Reverent Gary Davis
  6. Know Your Rider – traditional, arranged by Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady
  7. Oh Lord, Search My Heart – Reverent Gary Davis
  8. Winin’ Boy Blues – Jelly Roll Morton
  9. New Song (for the Morning) – Jorma Kaukonen
  10. Mann’s Fate – Jorma Kaukonen

Jim White & Marisa Anderson: The Quickening

On May 15, 2020, “Thrill Jockey” label released “The Quickening”, album by Jim White and Marisa Anderson. It was recorded in 2019, in Portland and Mexico City.

Personnel:

  • Marisa Anderson – guitars
  • Jim White – drums
  • Luis Gutierrez – recording, photography
  • Emilio Anaya – recording
  • Rubén Rodríguez – recording
  • Jason Powers – recording
  • Alberto Sosa – recording assistant
  • Alejandro Solis – recording assistant
  • Mauricio Acuña – recording assistant
  • Greg Norman – mixing
  • Timothy Stollenwerk – mastering
  • Anna White – cover art
  • Daniel Castrejón – design

Track listing:

  1. Gathering
  2. Unwritten
  3. The Lucky
  4. The Other Christmas Song
  5. Last Days
  6. Diver
  7. The Quickening
  8. Pallet
  9. 18 to1
  10. November