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Blackmail: Friend Of Foe?

On May 26, 2003, “Warner Music Germany” label released “Friend or Foe?”, the fourth Blackmail album. It was recorded in 2002, at “Tonstudio-45.de” in Lahnstein, Germany, and was produced by Aydo Abay, Kurt Ebelhäuser, Carlos Ebelhäuser and Mario Mathias.

Personnel:

  • Aydo Abay– vocals
  • Kurt Ebelhäuser– guitars, keyboards, backing vocals
  • Carlos Ebelhäuser– bass
  • Mario Matthias– drums

Track listing:

  1. Airdrop
  2. Evon
  3. It Could Be Yours
  4. On the Tightrope
  5. Sunday Sister
  6. Fast Summer
  7. Leave
  8. Nobody’s Home (In My Home I’m Alone)
  9. Dive
  10. All Mine
  11. Friend

Peter Tosh: Mama Africa

In May 1983, “EMI” label released “Mama Africa”, the sixth Peter Tosh studio album. It was recorded in 1983, and was produced by Chris Kimsey and Peter Tosh.

Personnel:

  • Peter Tosh – vocal, clavinet
  • Mikey Chung, Steve Golding – rhythm guitar
  • Darryl Thompson, Donald Kinsey – lead guitar
  • Byron Allred, Peter Couch – keyboards
  • Keith Sterling – piano
  • Robert Lynn – organ
  • Jon Paris – harmonica
  • Leebert “Gibby” Morrison, George “Fully” Fullwood, Robbie Shakespeare – bass
  • Carlton “Santa” Davis, Sly Dunbar – drums
  • Skully, Uziah “Sticky” Thompson – percussion
  • Dean Fraser – saxophone
  • Ronald “Nambo” Robinson – trombone
  • Arnold Breckenridge, David Madden, Junior “Chico” Chin – trumpet
  • Audrey Hall, Betty Wright, Chris Kimsey, Donald Kinsey, Dorriett Myers, Pam Hall, Peter Tosh, Raymond Hall, The Tamlins – backing vocals
  • Geoffrey Chung, Lancelot “Maxie” McKenzie – engineer
  • Chris Kimsey, Peter Tosh; John “Jellybean” Benitez – mixing

Track listing:

All tracks by Peter Tosh,  except where noted.

  1. Mama Africa
  2. Glass House
  3. Not Gonna Give It Up
  4. Stop That Train
  5. Johnny B. Goode – Chuck Berry
  6. Where You Gonna Run – Donald Kinsey
  7. Peace Treaty
  8. Feel No Way
  9. Maga Dog

Uriah Heep: Head First

In May 1983, “Bronze” label released “Head First”, the 15th Uriah Heep studio album. It was recorded January-March 1983, at “the Manor Studio” in Oxfordshire, “The Roundhouse” in London, and was produced by Ashley Howe.

Personnel:

  • Mick Box– vocals, guitars
  • Peter Goalby- vocals
  • John Sinclair– vocals, keyboards, synthesizer
  • Bob Daisley- bass
  • Lee Kerslake – vocals, drums, percussion
  • Frank Ricotti- percussion

Track listing:

  1. The Other Side of Midnight – Mick Box, Bob Daisley, Peter Goalby, Lee Kerslake, John Sinclair
  2. Stay on Top – Tom Jackson
  3. Lonely Nights – Bryan Adams, Jim Vallance
  4. Sweet Talk – Mick Box, Bob Daisley, Peter Goalby, John Sinclair, Lee Kerslake, Linda Sinclair
  5. Love is Blind – Richie Zito, Joey Carbone
  6. Roll-Overture – Mick Box, Bob Daisley, Peter Goalby, John Sinclair
  7. Red Lights- Mick Box, Bob Daisley, Peter Goalby, John Sinclair
  8. Rollin’ the Rock – Mick Box, Bob Daisley, Peter Goalby, John Sinclair
  9. Straight Through the Heart – Mick Box, Bob Daisley, Peter Goalby, John Sinclair, Lee Kerslake
  10. Weekend Warriors – Mick Box, Bob Daisley, Peter Goalby, John Sinclair, Lee Kerslake

 

Vaccines: English Graffiti

On May 25, 2015, “Columbia” label released “English Graffiti”, the third Vaccines studio album. It was recorded 2013-2014, and was produced by Justin Young, Freddie Cowan, Arni Arnason, Pete Robertson, Dave Fridmann and Cole M. Greif-Neill.

Personnel:

  • Justin Young—vocals, rhythm guitar
  • Freddie Cowan—lead guitar
  • Arni Arnason—bass guitar
  • Pete Robertson—drums

Track listing:

All lyrics by Justin Hayward-Young, all music by Justin Young, Freddie Cowan, Arni Arnason and Pete Robertson.

  1. Handsome
  2. Dream Lover
  3. Minimal Affection
  4. 20/20
  5. (All Afternoon) In Love
  6. Denial
  7. Want You So Bad
  8. Radio Bikini
  9. Maybe I Could Hold You
  10. Give Me a Sign
  11. Undercover

Ash: Kablammo

On May 25, 2015, “earMUSIC” label released “Kablammo!”, the sixth Ash studio album. It was recorded in 2015 at “Atomic Heart Studios” in New York City, and was produced by Claudius Mittendorfer, Tim Wheeler, Mark Hamilton and Rick McMurray.

Personnel:

  • Tim Wheeler– vocals, guitars, piano, keyboards
  • Mark Hamilton – bass
  • Rick McMurray – drums, percussion
  • Neil Martin – cello
  • Leanne Macoomber, Laura Mittendorfer, Danielle Johnson – cheerleaders

Track listing:

All tracks by Tim Wheeler except where noted.

  1. Cocoon
  2. Let’s Ride
  3. Machinery
  4. Free
  5. Go! Fight! Win!
  6. Moondust
  7. Evel Knievel
  8. Hedonism
  9. Dispatch – Mark Hamilton, Tim Wheeler
  10. Shutdown
  11. For Eternity
  12. Bring Back the Summer

Alt-J: An Awesome Wave

On May 25, 2012, “Infectious Music” label released “An Awesome Wave”, the debut Alt-J studio album. It was recorded in 2011, at “Iguana Studio” in London, and was produced by Charlie Andrew and Mark Bishop. The album certified Platinum in UK by the “BPI”.

Personnel:

  • Rachael Lander – cello
  • Kirsty Mangan – string arrangements; violin
  • St Ronan’s Chamber Choir– additional vocals
  • Dick Beetham – mastering
  • European Space Agency– cover photo provider

Track listing:

All tracks by Joe Newman, Gus Unger-Hamilton, Gwilym Sainsbury and Thom Green.

  1. Intro
  2. ❦ [The Ripe & Ruin]
  3. Tessellate
  4. Breezeblocks
  5. ❦ [Guitar]
  6. Something Good
  7. Dissolve Me
  8. Matilda
  9. Ms
  10. Fitzpleasure
  11. ❦ [Piano]
  12. Bloodflood
  13. Taro (ends at 5:04; hidden track Hand-Made starts at 10:04 following 5:00 of silence)

Squeeze: Sweets From A Stranger

In May 1982, “A&M” label released “Sweets from a Stranger”, the fifth Squeeze studio album. It was recorded in 1981, at “Ramport Studios” in London, and was produced by Phil McDonald, Chris Difford, Glen Tilbrook, John Bentley, Don Snow and Gilson Lavis.

Personnel:

  • Glenn Tilbrook– lead and backing vocals, lead guitar, keyboards
  • Chris Difford– rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Don Snow– keyboards, backing vocals
  • John Bentley– bass, backing vocals
  • Gilson Lavis– drums
  • Elvis Costello- backing vocals
  • Paul Young- backing vocals
  • Del Newman- string arrangements

Track listing:

All tracks by Chris Difford and Glenn Tilbrook.

  1. Out of Touch
  2. I Can’t Hold On
  3. Points of View
  4. Stranger Than the Stranger on the Shore
  5. Onto the Dance Floor
  6. When the Hangover Strikes
  7. Black Coffee in Bed
  8. I’ve Returned
  9. Tongue Like a Knife
  10. His House Her Home
  11. The Very First Dance
  12. The Elephant Ride

Kansas: Vinyl Confessions

In May 1982, “Krishner Legacy” label released “Vinyl Confessions”, the eighth Kansas studio album. It was recorded 1981-1982, and was produced by Phil Ehart, John Elefante, Dave Hope, Kerry Livgren, Robby Steinhardt, Rich Williams and Ken Scott.

Personnel:

  • John Elefante — lead vocals, keyboards
  • Kerry Livgren— guitar, keyboards, Synclavier programming
  • Rich Williams— guitar
  • Robby Steinhardt— vocals, violin
  • Dave Hope— bass
  • Phil Ehart— drums
  • Warren Ham— harmonica
  • Bill Bergman — alto and tenor saxophone
  • Beverly Dahlke-Smith — saxophone
  • Jim Coile — tenor saxophone
  • Greg Smith — baritone saxophone
  • John Berry, Jr. — trumpet
  • Ben Dahlke — bassoon
  • Lee Thornburg— trumpet, saxophone
  • Anne Steinhardt — vocals, violin
  • Donna Williams — vocals, backing vocals
  • David Pack— vocals, backing vocals
  • Roger Taylor— backing vocals
  • Ken Scott– engineer
  • Brian Leshon – engineer assistant
  • David Spritz – engineer assistant
  • Phil Jost – engineer assistant
  • Ralph Sutton – engineer assistant
  • Stan Ricker – mastering

Track listing:

  1. Olay the Game Tonight – Phil Ehart, Danny Flower, Rob Frazier, Kerry Livgren, Rich Williams
  2. Right Away – Dino Elefante, John Elefante
  3. Fair Exchange – Kerry Livgren
  4. Chasing Shadows – Dino Elefante, John Elefante
  5. Diamonds and Pearls – Kerry Livgren
  6. Face It – Dino Elefante, John Elefante
  7. Windows – Kerry Livgren
  8. Borderline – Kerry Livgren
  9. Play On – John Elefante, Kerry Livgren
  10. Crossfire – Kerry Livgren

Toronto: Get It On Credit

In May 1982, “Solid Gold Records” label released “Get It on Credit”, the third Toronto studio album. It was recorded in 1982, and was produced by Steve Smith.

Personnel:

  • Holly Woods- lead vocals
  • Sheron Alton – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Brian Allen – lead guitar
  • Scott Kreyer – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Gary LaLonde – bass guitar
  • Barry Connors – drums
  • Jim Vallance- arrangements
  • Steve Smith – engineer
  • Jim Frank – engineer
  • Mike Baskerville – engineer assistant
  • Bernie Grundman– mastering

Track listing:

  1. Break Down the Barricades – Brian Allen, Holly Woods, Scott Kreyer, Sheron Alton
  2. Your Daddy Don’t Know- Geoffrey Iwamoto, Michael Roth
  3. Start Tellin’ the Truth – Brian Allen
  4. You’re a Mystery to Me – Brian Allen, Jim Vallance, Scott Kreyer
  5. Don’t Walk Away – Brian Allen, Jim Vallance, Scott Kreyer
  6. Get It on Credit – Brian Allen
  7. Sick and Tired – Holly Woods, Scott Kreyer
  8. Ya Love ta Love – Brian Allen
  9. Why Can’t We Talk? – Brian Allen
  10. Run for Your Life – Brian Allen, Holly Woods, Scott Kreyer, Sheron Alton