On October 8, 2019, Lawrence E. “Larry” Junstrom died aged 70. He was musician (bass), member of the band 38 Special and one of the founding members of Lynyrd Skynyrd.
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White Lies: Friends
On October 7, 2016, “BMG” label released “Friends”, the fourth White Lies studio album. It was recorded in 2016, at “Studio One” in London, ”The Distillery” in Bath, and was produced by Richard Wilkinson, Harry McVeigh, Charles Cave and Jack Lawrence-Brown.
Personnel:
- Harry McVeigh – lead vocals, guitar
- Charles Cave – bass guitar, backing vocals
- Jack Lawrence-Brown – drums
- Phil Parsons – engineer
- David Wrench, Marta Salogni – mixing
- John Davis – mastering
- Markus Bagå – art direction, design
- Big Active – creative director
- Steve Gullick – photography
Track listing:
- Take It Out on Me
- Morning in LA
- Hold Back Your Love
- Don’t Want to Feel It All
- Don’t Want to Feel It All
- Summer Didn’t Change a Thing
- Swing
- Come On
- Right Place
- Don’t Fall
Goat: Requiem
On October 7, 2016, “Rocket Recordings” label released “Reqiuem”, the third Goat studio album. It was recorded in 2016, at “Parkeringshuset Studio” in Malmo, Sweden, and was produced by Goat.
Personnel:
- Goat – performers, engineer
- Maher Cissoko – kora
- Henryk Lipp- mastering
- Chris Reeder – design
- Andreas Johansson – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Goat, except where noted.
- Djôrôlen / Union of Sun and Moon – Oumou Sangaré, Goat
- I Sing in Silence
- Temple Rhythms
- Alarms
- Trouble in the Streets
- Psychedelic Lovers
- Goatband
- Try My Robe
- It’s Not Me
- All – Seeing Eyes
- Goatfuzz
- Goodbye
- Ubuntu
Ginger Baker
On October 6, 2019, Peter Edward “Ginger” Baker died aged 80. He was musician (drums, percussion) and song writer, credited as pioneer of drumming in rock, jazz fusion and world music, with reputation of “rock’s first superstar drummer”. Baker was member of the bands Blues Incorporated and Graham Bond Organisation, but he achieved worldwide success as co-founder and drummer of super group Cream, together with Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce. After Cream he was member of Blind Faith and founded Ginger Baker’s Air Force and Ginger Baker’s Energy. He has worked with big number of musicians and music acts such as Gary Moore, Masters of Reality, Public Image Ltd, Hawkwind, Atomic Rooster, Bill Laswell, Charlie Haden and Bill Frisell. As leader Baker released 18 albums.
Lambchop: OH (Ohio)
On October 6, 2008, “Merge” label released “OH (Ohio)”, the tenth Lambchop album. It was recorded in 2006, at “Haptown and House of David” in Nashville, and was produced by Roger Moutenot and Mark Nevers.
Personnel:
- Kurt Wagner – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar
- Ryan Norris – electronics, guitar, loops, organ, prepared piano, vibraphone
- Tony Crow – piano, synthesizer, Wurlitzer
- Scott Martin – drums, percussion, synthesizer
- Jonathan Marx – electronics
- Alex McManus – acoustic and electric guitars
- William Tyler – acoustic and electric guitars
- Matt Swanson – bass
- Roy Agee – trombone
- Denis Solee – woodwind
- Marty Slayton – backing vocals
- Roger Moutenot – engineer
- Mark Nevers – engineer, mixing
- Jim DeMain – mastering
- Michael Peed – paintings
Track listing:
- Ohio
- Slipped, Dissolved and Loosed
- I’m Thinking of a Number (Between 1 and 2)
- National Talk Like a Pirate Day
- A Hold of You
- Sharing a Gibson with Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Of Raymond
- Please Rise
- Popeye
- Close Up and Personal
- I Believe in You
Wishbone Ash: No Smoke Without Fire
On October 6, 1978, “MCA” label released “No Smoke Without Fire”, the ninth Wishbone Ash studio album. It was recorded in 1978, and was produced by Derek Lawrence.
Personnel:
- Andy Powell– vocals, guitar
- Laurie Wisefield– vocals, guitar
- Martin Turner– vocals, bass guitar
- Steve Upton– drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Laurie Wisefield except where noted.
- You See Red
- Baby the Angels Are Here – Martin Turner
- Ships in the Sky
- Stand and Deliver
- Anger in Harmony – Andy Powell, Laurie Wisefield, Martin Turner
- Like a Child – Martin Turner
- The Way of the World (Part 1)
- The Way of the World (Part 2)
Judge Smith: Curly’s Airships
On October 5, 2000, “Masters of Art” label released “Curly’s Airships”, the third Judge Smith album. It was recorded 1994 – 2000, at “Masters of Art Studio” in Sussex, “The Organ Workshop” in Lymm, Cheshire, and various locations in England, France and Holland.
Personnel:
- Judge Smith– vocals, bass, drum tracks
- John Ellis– electric guitars, Ebow, mandolin
- Tammo Heikens – sitar, tambura
- David Shaw-Parker – vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo, actor
- Rikki Patten – supplementary guitar
- Hugh Banton– organ, piano
- Joe Hinchliff – accordion
- Ian Fordham – bass guitar, double bass
- Pete Brown– vocals, percussion
- David Jackson– saxophones, whistle
- René van Commenée – tabla, ghatam, tambura
- Arthur Brown– vocals
- Peter Hammill– vocals
- Paul Roberts– vocals
- Paul Thompson – vocals
- Nick Lucas – vocals, actor
- Gwendolyn Gray – actress
- Mike Bell – actor
- The Mystery Marching Band
- Glide Design of Eastbourne – cover art
Track listing:
Chapter One: Curly Comes Through
- Voices From A Crystal Set
- Walking Her Out
Chapter Two: Curly’s Conducted Tour
- Curly Takes Us Up
- Drifting About Like a Bad Smell
Chapter Three: Curly In The Clouds
- Curly In The Clouds
Chapter Four: Catastrophe
- A Capital Idea
- A Shrieking Of Aluminium
Chapter Five: Curly On Civvy Street
- Curly On Civvy Street
Chapter Six: A Great British Compromise
- That Imperial Airship Scheme
- From The Sidelines
Chapter Seven: A Kindly Sort Of Cove
- A Kindly Sort Of Cove
Chapter Eight: Curly At Cardington
- Curly At Cardington
Chapter Nine: Lord Of A Continent
- A Creature Of Grace
- A Byronic Sort Of Blighter
Chapter Ten: Big Chief And Some Minor Bugs
- Big Chief And Some Minor Bugs
Chapter Eleven: Curly’s Close Shave
- The Canadian Run
- Conan Doyle & The Flying Sieve
- Horrors At Hendon
Chapter Twelve: Cutting The Lady In Half
- As Safe As A House
- A Ship Of Fools
Chapter Thirteen: Curly Gets The Creeps
- The Night Before
- The Morning After
Chapter Fourteen: Curly Cashes His Chips
- Bedford To Hastings
- Hastings To Beauvais
Chapter Fifteen: Carry On Curly
- The Muffled Drum
- The Final Taboo
Ramsey Lewis: Sky Islands
On October 5, 1993, “GRP” label released “Sky Islands”, the 63rd Ramsey Lewis album. It was recorded in 1993, and was produced by Dave Grusin, Larry Rosen, Ramsey Lewis, Frayne Lewis, Maurice White and Carl Griffin.
Personnel:
- Ramsey Lewis – piano, backing vocals
- Henry Johnson – guitar
- Michael Logan – keyboards, backing vocals
- Chuck Webb – bass guitar, double bass
- Steve Cobb – vocals, drums, percussion
- Tony Carpenter – percussion, backing vocals
- Art Porter Jr. – alto saxophone
- Eve Cornelious – backing vocals
- Sheila Fuller – backing vocals
- Carl Griffin – backing vocals
- Robert Lewis – backing vocals
- Mark Ruffin – backing vocals
- Brenda Stewart – backing vocals
- Morris Stewart – backing vocals
- Rich Breen – engineer, mixing
- Dennis Tousana – engineer assistant
- Ted Jensen – mastering
- Michael Landy – post production
- Larry Rosen – executive producer
- Michael Logan – associate producer
- Sharon Franklin – production coordination
- Sonny Mediana – production director
Track listing:
1. Julia – John Lennon, Paul McCartney
2. Après Vous – Ramsey Lewis
3. Who Are You – Bill Cantos
4. Suavecito – Ramsey Lewis
5. Tonight – Frayne Lewis, Robert Lewis, Ramsey Lewis, Mike Logan
6. Sky Island – Larry Dunn, Dianne Reeves
7. A Song for Jan – Ramsey Lewis
8. Medley: Wade in the Water, Hang On Sloopy, The in Crowd – Wes Farrell, Ramsey Lewis, William Page, Bert Russell
9. Love Will Find a Way – Greg Phillinganes, Lionel Richie
10. Come Back to Me – James Harris, Terry Lewis, Janet Jackson
11. Tonight (instrumental) – Frayne Lewis, Robert Lewis, Ramsey Lewis, Mike Logan
Lights: Siberia
On October 4, 2011, “Lights Music” and “Last Gang” labels released “Siberia”, the second Lights studio album. It was recorded 2010 –2011, at “Metalworks Studios” in Mississauga, Ontario, and was produced by Lights, Brian Borcherdt, Tawgs Salter, David Thomson, Graham Walsh and Holy Fuck.
Personnel:
- Lights (Valerie Poxleitner) – vocals, bass, guitar, synthesizer, creative director
- Holy Fuck – drum, synthesizer, engineer
- Shad K – vocals
- Maurie Kauffman – drums
- Thomas “Tawgs” Salter – bass, guitar, synthesizer, engineer
- Dave “Dwave” Thompson – programming
- Jay “Human Kebab” Parsons – drum programming
- Daenen Bramberger, Dave Mohasci, Lenny DeRose – engineer
- Terrance Lam, Wayne Cochrane – engineer assistant
- Joän Carvalho – mastering
- Caitlin Cronenberg- photography
Track listing:
- Siberia – Valerie Poxleitner, Brian Borcherdt, Graham Walsh
- Where the Fence is Low – Valerie Poxleitner, Thomas “Tawgs” Salter, Jason Parsons
- Toes – Valerie Poxleitner
- Banner – Valerie Poxleitner, Thomas “Tawgs” Salter
- Everybody Breaks a Glass – Valerie Poxleitner, Brian Borcherdt, Graham Walsh, Shadrach Kabango
- Heavy Rope – Valerie Poxleitner, Thomas “Tawgs” Salter
- Timing Is Everything – Valerie Poxleitner, Thomas “Tawgs” Salter
- Peace Sign – Valerie Poxleitner, Dave Thomson
- Cactus in the Valley – Valerie Poxleitner
- Suspension – Valerie Poxleitner, Thomas “Tawgs” Salter
- Flux and Flow – Valerie Poxleitner, Thomas “Tawgs” Salter, Jason Parsons
- Fourth Dimension – Valerie Poxleitner, Dave Thomson
- …And Counting – Valerie Poxleitner, Dave Thomson
- Day One – Valerie Poxleitner, Brian Borcherdt, Graham Walsh
Rod Stewart: Smiler
On October 4, 1974, “Mercury” label released “Smiler”, the fifth Rod Stewart album. It was recorded November 1973 – May 1974, at “Morgan Studios” in London, and “The Wick” in Richmond, and was produced by Rod Stewart.
Personnel:
- Rod Stewart– vocals
- Ronnie Wood– acoustic and electric guitar, bass guitar
- Martin Quittenton– acoustic guitar
- Ray Jackson– mandolin
- Elton John– vocals, piano
- Pete Sears– piano, harpsichord, celeste
- Ian McLagan– Hammond organ
- Spike Heatley, Willie Weeks– bass guitar
- Tropic Isles Steel Band – drums
- Micky Waller, Andy Newmark, Kenney Jones– drums
- Ray Cooper– percussion
- The Memphis Horns
- Chris Barber’s Jazz Band
- Ric Grech, Dick Powell – violin
- Paul McCartney– backing vocals
- Irene Chanter – backing vocals
- Mike Bobak – engineer
- Bob Ludwig– mastering
Track listing:
- Sweet Little Rock ‘n’ Roller – Chuck Berry
- Lochinvar – Pete Sears
- Farewell – Martin Quittenton, Rod Stewart
- Sailor – Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood
- Bring It On Home to Me/You Send Me – Sam Cooke
- Let Me Be Your Car – Elton John, Bernie Taupin)
- (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Man – Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Jerry Wexler
- Dixie Toot – Rod Stewart, Ronnie Wood
- Hard Road – Harry Vanda, George Young
- I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face – Alan Jay Lerner, Frederick Loewe
- Girl from the North Country – Bob Dylan
- Mine for Me – Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney
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