Monthly Archives: October 2023

The Shamen: En-Tact

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On November 1, 1990, “One Little Indian” label released “En-Tact” the fourth Shamen (The) album. It was recorded 1989 – 1990, and was produced by Colin Angus, Derek McKenzie, Keith McKenzie, Will Sinnott, Peter Stephenson and Mr. C.

Personnel:

  • Colin Angus – performer, editing
  • Derek McKenzie – performer, editing
  • Keith McKenzie – performer, editing
  • Will Sinnott – performer, editing
  • Peter Stephenson – keyboards, editing
  • Mr. C (Richard West) – rap
  • Mixmaster Morris – turntables
  • Mads Bjerke – editing
  • Steve Osbourne – engineer
  • Brian Pugsley – engineer
  • Ian Tregoning – engineer
  • Mark Angelo – engineer
  • Me Company – design
  • Mark Cairns – photography

Track listing:

  1. Human Nrg
  2. Progen (Land of Oz Edit)
  3. Possible Worlds
  4. Omega Amigo
  5. Evil Is Even (edit)
  6. Hyperreal
  7. Lightspan
  8. Make it Mine (v2.5 Evil Ed)
  9. Oxygen Restriction
  10. Hear Me O My People (edit)

Scorpions: Fly To The Rainbow

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On November 1, 1974, “RCA” label released “Fly to the Rainbow”, the second Scorpions studio album. It was recorded in April 1974, at “Musicland Studios” in Munich, “Studio Maschen” in Seevetal, Germany, and was produced by Frank Bornemann.

Personnel:

  • Klaus Meine – lead vocal
  • Ulrich Roth – vocals, lead guitar, storytelling
  • Rudolf Schenker – vocals, rhythm guitar, storytelling
  • Francis Buchholz – bass guitar
  • Jürgen Rosenthal – drums
  • Achim Kirschning – organ, Mellotron, synthesizers
  • Mack – engineer
  • Horst Andritschke – engineer

Track listing:

  1. Speedy’s Coming – Rudolf Schenker, Klaus Meine
  2. They Need a Million – Rudolf Schenker, Klaus Meine
  3. Drifting Sun – Ulrich Roth
  4. Fly People Fly – Rudolf Schenker, Klaus Meine
  5. This Is My Song – Rudolf Schenker, Klaus Meine
  6. Far Away – Michael Schenker, Rudolf Schenker, Klaus Meine
  7. Fly to the Rainbow – Michael Schenker, Ulrich Roth

The Turtles: The Turtles Present the Battle of the Bands

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On November 1, 1968, “White Whale Records” label released “The Turtles Present the Battle of the Bands”, the fourth Turtles (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1968, at “Gold Star Recording Studio”, and was produced by Chip Douglas.

Personnel:

  • Howard Kaylan – lead vocals, arrangements, design
  • Mark Volman – vocals, special effects, arrangements, design
  • Al Nichol – vocals, guitars, organ, piano, Moog synthesizer, arrangements, design
  • Jim Pons – vocals, bass, arrangements, design
  • Johnny Barbata – vocals, drums, percussion, arrangements, design
  • Chip Douglas – arrangements
  • Lee Michaels – organ
  • Jim Hilton – engineer
  • Rod Dyer – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Johnny Barbata, Howard Kaylan, Al Nichol, Jim Pons, and Mark Volman, except where noted.

  1. The Battle of the Bands – Harry Nilson, Chip Douglas
  2. The Last Thing I Remember
  3. Elenore
  4. Too Much Heartsick Feeling
  5. Oh, Daddy
  6. Buzzsaw
  7. Surfer Dan
  8. I’m Chief Kamanawanalea (We’re the Royal Macadamia Nuts)
  9. You Showed Me – James McGuinn, Gene Clark
  10. Food
  11. Chicken Little Was Right
  12. Earth Anthen – Bill Martin

The Dave Clark Five: 5 By 5 (1964–69)

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On November 1, 1968, “Columbia” label released “5 By 5 (1964–69)”, the fourth British Dave Clark Five (The) album. It was recorded in 1968, and was produced by Dave Clark.

Personnel:

  • Dave Clark – lead and backing vocals, drums
  • Lenny Davidson – lead and rhythm guitar
  • Mike Smith – lead vocals, keyboards
  • Rick Huxley – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Denis Payton – tenor saxophone, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Stan Roderick, Bert Ezzard, Eddie Blair – horn section

Track listing:

  1. Just a Little Bit Now – Jerry Ragovoy, Ed Marshall
  2. Maze of Love – Dave Clark, Mike Smith
  3. Return My Love – Dave Clark, Mike Smith
  4. Best Day’s Work – Dave Clark, Mike Smith
  5. Who Do You Think You’re Talking To – Dave Clark, Lenny Davidson
  6. Got Love If You Want It – Brian Hugg, Mike Hugg
  7. The Red Balloon – Raymond Froggatt
  8. Please Stay – Burt Bacharach, Bob Hilliard
  9. Devoted To You – Dave Clark, Lenny Davidson
  10. 3406 – Dave Clark, Mike Smith
  11. Away From the Noises – Dave Clark, Denis Payton
  12. When I Am Alone – Dave Clark, Mike Smith
  13. I Still Need You – Dave Clark, Lenny Davidson
  14. No One Can Break a Heart Like You – Les Reed, Jackie Rae

The Temptations: Temptin’ Temptations

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On November 1, 1965, “Gordy” label released “The Temptin’ Temptations”, the third Temptations (The) studio album. It was recorded 1964 – 1965, at “Hitsville U.S.A.” in Detroit, and was produced by Smokey Robinson, Norman Whitfield, William “Mickey” Stevenson and Ivy Jo Hunter.

Personnel:

  • David Ruffin – vocals (baritone, tenor, falsetto)
  • Eddie Kendricks – vocals (tenor, falsetto)
  • Paul Williams – vocals (baritone)
  • Melvin Franklin – vocals (bass)
  • Otis Williams – vocals (tenor, baritone)
  • The Andantes – additional backing vocals
  • Jimmy Ruffin – additional backing vocals
  • Smokey Robinson – executive producer

Track listing:

  1. Since I Lost My Baby – Smokey Robinson, Pete Moore
  2. The Girl’s Alright with Me – Norman Whitfield, Edward Holland, Jr., Eddie Kendricks
  3. Just Another Lonely Night – Ivy Jo Hunter, William “Mickey” Stevenson
  4. My Baby – Smokey Robinson, Pete Moore, Bobby Rogers
  5. You’ve Got to Earn It – Smokey Robinson, Cornelius Grant
  6. Everybody Needs Love – Norman Whitfield, Edward Holland
  7. Girl (Why You Wanna Make Me Blue) – Norman Whitfield, Edward Holland
  8. Don’t Look Back – Smokey Robinson, Ronnie White
  9. I Gotta Know Now – Norman Whitfield, Edward Holland
  10. Born to Love You – Ivy Jo Hunter, William “Mickey” Stevenson
  11. I’ll Be in Trouble – Smokey Robinson
  12. You’re the One I Need – Smokey Robinson

Simple Minds: Big Music

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On October 31, 2014, “Sony Music” label released “Big Music”, the sixteenth Simple Minds studio album. It was recorded May 2009 – August 2014, in London, Bath, Ireland, and was produced by Gavin Goldberg, Steve Osborne, Owen Parker, Andy Wright, Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Mel Gaynor, Andy Gillespie and Ged Grimes.

Personnel:

  • Jim Kerr – vocals
  • Charlie Burchill – guitar, keyboard, programming
  • Andy Gillespie – keyboard, backing vocals
  • Ged Grimes – bass guitar
  • Mel Gaynor – drums
  • Sarah Brown – backing vocals
  • Clinton Outten – backing vocals
  • Gavin Goldberg – acoustic guitar, keyboard, programming, mixing
  • Andy Wright – keyboards, programming
  • Owen Parker – additional guitar, backing vocals, additional programming
  • Steve Osborne – programming
  • Iain Cook – additional programming
  • Paul Statham – additional programming
  • Tom Dalgety – additional engineering
  • John Henry – additional engineering
  • Lewis Chapman – mixing assistant
  • JP Chalbos – mastering
  • Peacock – art direction, design
  • Daniel Reed – cover digital illustration
  • Paul Cox – photography
  • Martin Smith – photography

Track listing:

  1. Blindfolded – Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill
  2. Midnight Walking – Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Andy Gillespie
  3. Honest Town – Iain Cook, Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill
  4. Big Music – Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill, Andy Gillespie
  5. Human – Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill
  6. Blood Diamonds – Iain Cook, Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill
  7. Let the Day Begin – Michael Been
  8. Concrete and Cherry Blossom – Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill
  9. Imagination – Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill
  10. Kill or Cure – Paul Statham, Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill
  11. Broken Glass Park – Owen Parker, Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill
  12. Spirited Away – Owen Parker, Jim Kerr, Charlie Burchill

King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: I’m in Your Mind Fuzz

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On October 31, 2014, “Flightless Records” label released “I’m in Your Mind Fuzz”, fifth King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard studio album. It was recorded in 2014, at “Daptone” in Brooklyn, “Hunter Mountain” in New York and in Melbourne, and was produced by Stu Mackenzie.

Personnel:

  • Stu Mackenzie – vocals, guitars, keys, flute, additional recording and mixing
  • Cook Craig – guitars
  • Joey Walker – vocals, guitars
  • Ambrose Kenny-Smith – blues harp
  • Lucas Skinner – bass
  • Michael Cavanagh – drums
  • Eric Moore – drums
  • Wayne Gordon – recording
  • Paul Maybury – recording, mixing
  • Michael Badger – mixing
  • Joe Carra – mastering
  • Jason Galea – art  

Track listing:

All tracks by Stu Mackenzie, except where noted.

  1. I’m in Your Mind
  2. I’m Not in Your Mind
  3. Cellophane
  4. I’m in Your Mind Fuzz
  5. Empty
  6. Hot Water – Stu Mackenzie, Joey Walker
  7. Am I in Heaven?
  8. Slow Jam 1
  9. Satan Speeds Up
  10. Her and I (Slow Jam 2)

Timbuk 3: Greetings From Timbuk 3

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In October 1986, “I.R.S.” label released “Greetings from Timbuk3”, the debut Timbuk 3 album. It was recorded in 1986 at “Dustbowl Studios” in Hollywood, “Lone Star Studios” in Austin, Texas, and was produced by Dennis Herring.

Personnel:

  • Barbara K. MacDonald – lead and co-lead vocals, backing vocals, keyboards, synthesizers, electric, 12-string and acoustic guitars, mandolin, bass, drums, percussion, harmonica, violin
  • Pat MacDonald – lead and co-lead vocals, backing vocals, keyboards, synthesizers, electric, 12-string and acoustic guitars, mandolin, bass, drums, percussion, harmonica, violin
  • Dennis Herring, Mark Teston – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Pat MacDonald, except where noted. 

  1. The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades
  2. Life Is Hard
  3. Hairstyles and Attitudes
  4. Facts About Cats
  5. I Need You
  6. Just Another Movie
  7. Friction
  8. Cheap Black & White
  9. Shame On You – Barbara K. MacDonald, Pat MacDonald
  10. I Love You in the Strangest Way

Horace Silver: A Prescription For The Blues

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In October 1997, “Impulse!” label released “A Prescription for the Blues”, the 35th Horace Silver album. It was recorded in May 1997, in New York City, and was produced by Horace Silver.

Personnel:

  • Horace Silver – piano, arrangements
  • Michael Brecker – tenor saxophone
  • Randy Brecker – trumpet
  • Ron Carter – bass
  • Louis Hayes – drums
  • Jim Anderson – recording
  • Al Schmitt – mixing
  • Tommy LiPuma – executive producer

Track listing:

All tracks by Horace Silver.

  1. A Prescription for the Blues
  2. Whenever Lester Plays the Blues
  3. You Gotta Shake That Thing
  4. Yodel Lady Blues
  5. Brother John and Brother Gene
  6. Free at Last
  7. Walk On
  8. Sunrise in Malibu
  9. Doctor Jazz

Bad Manners: Forging Ahead

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In October 1982, “Magnet” label released “Forging Ahead”, the fourth Bad Manners album. It was recorded in 1982, at ”Rickfield Studios” in Monmouth, Wales, and was produced by Roger Lomas.

Personnel:

  • Buster Bloodvessel – lead vocals
  • Louis Alphonso – guitar
  • Martin Stewart – keyboards
  • David Farren – bass
  • Brian Tuitt – drums
  • Andrew Marson – alto saxophone, banjo
  • Chris Kane – tenor saxophone
  • Paul “Gus” Hyman – trumpet
  • Winston Bazoomies – harmonica, backing vocals
  • Ted Sharp – engineer

Track listing:

All tracks by Buster Bloodvessel, Louis Alphonso, Martin Stewart, David Farren, Brian Tuitt, Andrew Marson, Chris Kane, Paul Hyman and Winston Bazoomies, except where noted.

  1. That’ll Do Nicely
  2. Salad Bar
  3. Tonight Is Your Night
  4. Samson and Delilah (Biblical version)
  5. Exodus – Ernest Gold
  6. Got No Brains
  7. My Girl Lollipop – Morris Levy, Johnny Roberts
  8. Falling Out of Love
  9. Seventh Heaven
  10. Educating Marmalade
  11. What’s Up Crazy Pup – Van Morrison
  12. Your