On June 21, 2016, Wayne Lamar Jackson died aged 74. He was musician (trumpet, trombone, French horn). song writer and producer, playing trumpet in the “Stax Records” house band The Mar – Keys, but best known as co-founder, together with Andrew Love, and member of The Memphis Horns, regarded as “arguably the greatest soul horn section ever”. Jackson and Love played together on 52 No. 1 songs, and recorded and toured with many famous names, including Elvis Presley, Otis Reding, Neil Diamond, Aretha Franklin, The Doobie Brothers, Al Green, Dusty Springfield, Jimmy Buffet, Robert Cray, Sam & Dave and many others. In 2012, the Memphis Horns received a “Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award” for outstanding artistic significance in music.
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Clutch: Robot Hive / Exodus
On June 21, 2005, “DRT Entertainment” label released “Robot Hive / Exodus”, the seventh Clutch studio album. It was recorded in 2005, at “Bearsville Uncle Punchy Studios” and “The Magpie Cage”, and was produced by J. Robbins, Neil Fallon, Tim Slut, Dan Maines, Jean Paul Gaster and Mark Schauer..
Personnel:
- Neil Fallon– vocals, guitar, percussion
- Tim Sult– guitar
- Mick Schauer– Hammond organ, Hohner clavinet, Wurlitzer electric piano
- Dan Maines– bass
- Jean-Paul Gaster– drums, percussion
- Robbins, Chris Laidlaw, John Agnello, Larry Packer – recording
- John Agnello– mixing
- Ted Young – mixing assistant
- Allan Douchess– mastering
- Nick Lakiotes(for Six Point Harness) – album art, layout
Track listing:
All tracks by Neil Fallon, Tim Slut, Dan Maines, Jean Paul Gaster and Mark Schauer.
- The Incomparable Mr. Flannery
- Burning Beard
- Gullah
- Mice and Gods
- Pulaski Skyway
- Never Be Moved
- 10001110101
- Small Upsetters
- Circus Maximus
- Tripping the Alarm
- Land of Pleasant Living
- Gravel Road – lyrics by Mississippi Fred McDowel
- Who’s Been Talking? – Chester Burnett(Howlin’ Wolf)
- Slow Hole to China (bonus track)
The Redwalls: De Nova
On June 21, 2005, “Capitol” label released “De Nova”, the second Redwalls (The) studio album. It was recorded in 2005, and was produced by Rob Schnapf.
Personnel:
- Logan Baren – vocals, guitar
- Andrew Langer – lead guitar
- Justin Baren – bass
- Ben Greeno – drums
- Jeff Turmes – saxophones
- Doug Boehm – engineer
- Ted Jensen – mastering
- Rob Schnapf – mixing
- Mary Fagot – creative director, photography
- Eric Roinestad – art direction, design
- Daniel Gabbay, Adam Roehlke, Jonathan “JP” Parker, Cobrasnake – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Logan Baren, Justin Baren and Andrew Langer.
- Robinson Crusoe
- Falling Down
- Thank You
- Love Her
- Build a Bridge
- Hung Up on the Way I’m Feeling
- On My Way
- It’s Alright
- Front Page
- How the Story Goes
- Back Together
- Glory of War
- Rock & Roll
Tracy Bonham: Blink The Brightest
On June 21, 2005, “Zoë Records” label released “Blink the Brightest”, the third Tracy Bonham album. It was recorded in 2005, and was produced by Tracy Bonham, Greg Collins, Ken Rich and Joey Waronker.
Personnel:
- Tracy Bonham – vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, violin, electric guitar, claves, vibraphone, pump organ, fender rhodes, wurlitzer
- Matt Beck- electric guitar
- Greg Collins – acoustic guitar, clarinet, piano, bass guitar, Hammond organ, slide guitar
- Sebastian Steinberg- electric guitar, double bass
- Michael Ward- acoustic and electric guitar
- Mitchell Froom- piano, vibraphone
- David Levita – bass guitar, electric, slide guitar and 12 string electric guitar, electric baritone guitar
- Davey Faragher- bass guitar
- Dan Rothchild- bass guitar
- Ryan MacMillan- drums
- Joey Waronker- percussion, drums
Track listing:
- Something Beautiful – Tracy Bonham, Marc Copely, Greg Wells
- I Was Born Without You – Tracy Bonham
- And The World Has The Nerve To Keep Turning – Tracy Bonham
- Eyes – Tracy Bonham
- Take Your Love Out On Me – Tracy Bonham
- Whether You Fall – Tracy Bonham
- Dumbo Sun – Tracy Bonham, Martin Hynes
- All Thumbs – Tracy Bonham, Greg Wells
- Naked – Tracy Bonham
- Shine – Tracy Bonham
- Wilting Flower – Tracy Bonham
- Did I Sleep Through It All? – Tracy Bonham, Greg Wells
John Mellencamp: Dance Naked
On June 21, 1994, “Mercury” label released “Dance Naked”, the thirteenth John Mellencamp studio album. It was recorded in 1994, at “Belmont Mall Studio” in Belmont, Indiana, and was produced by John Mellencamp and Mike Wanchic. “Spin Magazine” voted “Dance Naked” the 20th best album of 1994.
Personnel:
- John Mellencamp – vocal, guitar
- Mike Wanchic – guitars, organ, backing vocals
- Andy York – guitars, organ, bass, percussion
- Jimmy Ryser – acoustic guitar
- Me’shell Ndegeocello – vocals, bass
- Toby Myers – bass
- Kenny Aronoff– drums, percussion
- Mike “Spud” Dupke – drums, percussion
- Lisa Germano, Missy, Pat Peterson – backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by John Mellencamp, except where noted.
- Dance Naked
- Brothers
- When Margaret Comes To Town
- Wild Night – Van Morrison
- U.V.
- Another Sunny Day 12/25 – John Mellencamp, George M. Green
- Too Much To Think About
- The Big Jack – John Mellencamp, George M. Green
- The Breakout – John Mellencamp, George M. Green
Manic Street Preachers: Gold Against The Soul
On June 21, 1993, “Columbia” label released “Gold Against the Soul”, the second Manic Street Preachers studio album. It was recorded January – March 1993, at “Outside Studios” in Checkendon, England, and was produced by Dave Eringa.
Personnel:
- James Dean Bradfield– lead and backing vocals, lead, rhythm and acoustic guitars
- Richey Edwards (credited as Richey James) – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Ian Kewley – piano, Hammond organ
- Nicky Wire– bass guitar, backing vocals
- Sean Moore– drums, sampled percussion, drum programming, additional programming, backing vocals
- Shovel– percussion
- Dave Eringa– piano, Hammond organ, engineer, mixing
- Nick Ingham – string arrangements
- Lee Phillips, Andy Baker – engineer assistant
- Dave Bascombe – mixing
- Giles Cowley, Andy Bradfield – mixing assistant
- Mitch Ikeda – photography
Track listing:
All lyrics by Richey Edwards and Nicky Wire, all music by James Dean Bradfield and Sean Moore.
- Sleepflower
- From Despair to Where
- La Tristesse Durera (Scream to a Sigh)
- Yourself
- Life Becoming a Landslide
- Drug Drug Druggy
- Roses in the Hospital
- Nostalgic Pushead
- Symphony of Tourette
- Gold Against the Soul
The Devin Townsend Project: Ghost
On June 20, 2011, “HevyDevy” label released “Ghost”, the fourteenth Devin Townsend, and the fourth one in the Devin Townsend Project (The) series. It was recorded August – September 2010, and was produced by Devin Townsend.
Personnel:
- Devin Townsend– vocals, guitars, bass, synth, ambience, banjo
- Kat Epple– flute, woodwinds
- Dave Young– keyboards, nord synths, harmonium, Ableton Live, mandolin
- Mike St-Jean – drums, percussion
- Katrina Natale – vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by Devin Townsend except where noted.
- Fly
- Heart Baby
- Feather
- Kawaii
- Ghost
- Blackberry
- Monsoon
- Dark Matters
- Texada
- Seams
- Infinite Ocean – Devin Townsend, Dave Young, Mike St-Jean
- As You were
13th Front Line Assembly: Artificial Soldier
On June 20, 2006, “Metropolis” label released “Artificial Soldier”, the 13th Front Line Assembly album. It was recorded in 2006, and was produced by Bill Leeb, Rhys Fulber and Chris Peterson.
Personnel:
- Bill Leeb – vocals, keyboards
- Rhys Fulber – keyboards, additional programming
- Chris Peterson – keyboards, programming
- Jeremy Inkel – keyboards, programming
- Jared Slingerland– guitar
- Adrian White– guitar
- Jean-Luc De Meyer– vocals
- Eskil Simonsson– vocals, additional keyboard
- Greg Reely– engineer, mixing
- Brian Gardner– mastering
- Dave McKean– design, illustration, photography
Track listing:
- Unleashed
- Low Life
- Beneath the Rubble
- Dissension
- Buried Alive
- Dopamine
- Social Enemy
- Future Fail
- The Storm
- Humanity (World War 3) – includes hidden track Fawnchopper
Brightblack Morning Light: Same
On June 20, 2006, “Matador” label released the self-titled, second Brightblack Morning Light studio album.
Personnel:
- Nathan Shineywater – guitar
- Ray Agee – trombone
- Robbie Lee – flute
- Paz Lenchantin– bass, piano
- Magic Andy MacLeon – cymbals, trap kit, photography
- Aaron Novik – clarinet
- Elias Reitz – percussion, conga, tabla, bells, gourd, mouth hat
- Gail West, Ann McCrary – harmony
- Thom Monahan – engineer, mixing
- Mark Nevers, Andy MacLeod – engineer
- Tauba Auerbach – lettering
- Andrew Paynter – photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Nathan Shineywater
- Everybody Daylight
- Friend Of Time
- Fry Bread
- Star Blanket River Child
- All We Have Broken Shines
- A River Could Be Loved
- Amber Canyon Magik
- Black Feather Wishes Rise
- Come Another Rain Down
- We Share Our Blanket With The Owl
Straylight Run: The Needles The Space
On June 19, 2007, “Universal” label released “The Needles the Space”, the second Straylight Run studio album. It was recorded September 2008, at “Red Wire Audio” and “Sapone Studios” in Bethpage, New York, and was produced by Bryan Russell, Mike Sapone, John Nolan, Shaun Cooper and Will Noon.
Personnel:
- John Nolan- vocals, guitar, piano
- Michelle DaRosa- vocals, guitar, piano
- Shaun Cooper- bass
- Will Noon- drums
- Isaac Burker – guitar
- Bill Jahn – marching percussion arrangements
- Tim Brennan – mandolin
- Sean McCabe – trombone
- Chris Valentino – tenor and baritone saxophones
- Jeff Wissert – trumpet
- Adam Morgan – clarinet
- Bryan Russell- engineer, mixing
- Mike Sapone- engineer
Track listing:
All tracks by John Nolan, Shaun Cooper and Will Noon, except where noted.
- The Words We Say
- The Miracle That Never Came
- Soon We’ll Be Living in the Future
- How Do I Fix My Head
- Who Will Save Us Now
- Cover Your Eyes
- We’ll Never Leave Again
- Take It to Manhattan
- Still Alone – John Nolan, Shaun Cooper, Will Noon, Isaac Burker
- This Is the End
- Buttoned Down
- Track #12
- The First of the Century – John Nolan, Shaun Cooper, Will Noon Isaac Burker








