On March 28, 2013, Hugh C. McCracken died aged 70. He was musician (guitar, harmonica), arranger and producer, best known as session musician. McCracken recorded with Graham Parker, Yoko Ono, Eric Carmen, Loudon Wainwright III, Lou Donaldson, Aretha Franklin, Van Morrison, The Four Seasons, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Hank Crawford, Jerry Jemmott, Dr. John, Gary Wright, Donald Fagen, Jimmy Rushing, Billy Joel, Roland Kirk, Roberta Flack, B. B. King, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, The Monkees, Paul Simon, Art Garfunkel, Idris Muhammad, James Taylor, Phoebe Snow, Bob Dylan, Linda McCartney, Ron Carter, Rusty Bryant, Marlena Shaw, Deodato, Carly Simon and Andy Gibb. From 1969-1972, McCracken was member of Mike Mainieri’s White Elephant Orchestra.
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The Stranglers: 10
In March 1990, “Epic” label released “10”, the tenth Stranglers (The) studio album. It was recorded 1989-1990, and was produced by Roy Thomas Baker.
Personnel:
- Hugh Cornwell – vocals, guitar
- Dave Greenfield – vocals, keyboards
- Jean-Jacques Burnel – vocals, bass
- Jet Black- drums, percussion
- Simon Morton – congas
- Alex Gifford – saxophone
- Sid Gauld – trumpet
- Stuart Brooks – trumpet
- Chris Lawrence – trombone
- Timm Baldwin – engineer
- Grant Louden, Jean Luke Epstein – sleeve design
Track listing:
All tracks by Hugh Cornwell, Dave Greenfield, Jean-Jacques Burnel and Jet Black, except where noted.
- Sweet Smell of Success
- Someone Like You
- 96 Tears – Rudy Martinez
- In This Place
- Let’s Celebrate
- Man of the Earth
- Too Many Teardrops
- Where I Live
- Out of My Mind
- Never to Look Back
Train: Drops of Jupiter
On March 27, 2001, “Columbia” label released “Drops of Jupiter”, the second Train album. It was recorded 1999-2000, and was produced by Brendan O’Brien. The album was certified 2× Platinum in the US by the “RIAA”, and 2x Platinum in Canada by the “CRIA”.
Personnel:
- Pat Monahan- lead vocals, percussion, saxophone, trumpet, vibraphone
- Jimmy Stafford – lead guitar, mandolin, backing vocals
- Rob Hotchkiss- rhythm guitar, bass, harmonica, backing vocals
- Charlie Colin – bass, rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Scott Underwood- drums, keyboards, percussion, programming
- Paul Buckmaster- conductor, string arrangements, orchestral arrangements
- Brendan O’Brien– keyboards
- David Campbell- string arrangements
- Carl Gorodetzky – violin, concert master, contractor
- Suzie Katayama – cello, contractor
- Chuck Leavell– piano
- Michael Markman – violin
- Bob Mason – cello
- Dan Smith – cello
- Kris Wilkinson – viola
- Evan Wilson – viola
- Fleming McWilliams- backing vocals
- David Bryant – engineer
- Steve Churchyard– engineer
- Nick DiDia– engineer
- Ryan Williams – engineer
- Karl Egsieker – engineer assistant
- Steve Genewick – engineer assistant
- Brendan O’Brien– mixing
- Bob Ludwig– mastering
- Joel Zimmerman – art direction
- Tony Hernandez – illustrations
- Ralf Strathmann – photography
- Erin Haley – production coordination
- Cheryl Mondello – production coordination
Track listing:
All tracks by Pat Monahan, Jimmy Stafford, Rob Hotchkiss, Charlie Colin and Scott Underwood.
- She’s on Fire
- I Wish You Would
- Drops of Jupiter
- It’s About You
- Hopeless
- Respect
- Let it Roll
- Something More
- Whipping Boy
- Getaway
- Mississippi
Mars Volta: Noctourniquet
On March 26, 2012, “Warner Bros” label released “Noctourniquet”, the sixth and final Mars Volta studio album. It was recorded 2009-2011, and was produced by Omar Rodriguez-Lopez.
Personnel:
- Omar Rodríguez-López– guitar, keyboards, synths, bass, direction, arrangements
- Cedric Bixler-Zavala– vocals
- Juan Alderete– bass guitar
- Deantoni Parks– drums
- Lars Stalfors– recording, mixing
- Isaiah Abolin – recording
- Heba Kadry – mastering
- Sonny Kay – layout, design
Track listing:
All lyrics by Cedric Bixler-Zavala, all music by Omar Rodríguez-López.
- The Whip Hand
- Aegis
- Dyslexicon
- Empty Vessels Make the Loudest Sound
- The Malkin Jewel
- Lapochka
- In Absentia
- Imago
- Motochwalker
- Trinkets Pale of Moon
- Vedamalady
- Noctournique
- Zed and Two Naughts
John Martyn: The Apprentice
In March 1990, “Permanent Records” label released “The Apprentice”, the fifteen John Martyn studio album. It was recorded in 1990, at “CaVa Studios” in Glasgow, and was produced by Brian Young and John Martyn.
Permanent:
- John Martyn – vocals, guitars
- Taj Wyzgowski – rhythm guitar
- Foster Patterson – keyboards
- Colin Tully – saxophone
- Andy Shepherd – saxophone
- Aran Ahmun – drums
- Danny Cummings- percussion, backing vocals
- Danusia – backing vocals
Track listing:
All tracks by John Martyn except where noted.
- Live On Love
- The River
- Look At The Girl
- Income Town
- Send Me One Line
- Deny this Love
- Hold Me
- Upo
- The Apprentice
- The Moment
- Patterns In The Rain – Foster Patterson
Pere Ubu: The Tenement Year
In March 1988, “Fontana” label released “The Tenement Year”, the sixth Pere Ubu studio album. It was recorded in 1988, and was produced by Paul Hammann.
Personnel:
- David Thomas– vocals, trombone, spike
- Jim Jones– guitar, backing vocals
- Allen Ravenstine– EML synthesizer, sax, backing vocals
- Tony Maimone– bass, backing vocals
- Chris Cutler– drums, percussion
- Scott Krauss– drums
- John Kirkpatrick– Melodeon
Track listing:
- Something’s Gotta Give
- George Had a Hat
- Talk to Me
- Busman’s Honeymoon
- Say Goodbye
- Universal Vibration
- Miss You
- Dream the Moon
- Rhythm King
- The Hollow Earth
- We Have the Technology
J. J. Cale: Grasshopper
In March 1982, “Mercury” label released “Grasshopper”, the seventh J. J. Cale album. It was recorded in 1982, and was produced by Audie Ashworth and J. J. Cale.
Personnel:
- J. J. Cale – vocals, guitars
- Reggie Young – guitar
- Christine Lakeland – vocals guitar, organ
- Steve Gibson – guitar
- John Christopher – guitar
- Bill Boatman- tambourine
- Bobby Emmons– organ
- David Briggs – piano, electric piano
- Mike Lawler – synthesizer
- Jim Karstein – congas
- Dennis Solee – horns
- Charles Dungey – bass
- Nick Rather – bass
- Tom Cogbill – bass
- Karl Himmel – drums
- Ken Buttrey– drums
- Gary Allen – drums
- Robert Greenidge – steel drums
- Farrell Morris – congas, percussion, vibraphone
- Audie Ashworth – engineer
- Chip Young , Rick Horton – engineer
- Chad Hailey, Ron Reynolds – engineer, mixing
Track listing:
All tracks by J. J. Cale, except where noted
- City Girls
- Devil in Disguise
- One Step Ahead of the Blues – J.J. Cale, Roger Tillison
- You Keep Me Hangin’ On
- Downtown L.A.
- Can’t Live Here
- Grasshopper
- Drifters Wife
- Don’t Wait – J. J. Cale, Christine Lakeland
- A Thing Going On
- Nobody But You
- Mississippi River
- Does Your Mama Like to Reggae – J. J. Cale, Christine Lakeland
- Jive
Gong: Magick Brother
In March 1970, “BYG Actuel” label released “Magick Brother”, the debut Gong studio album. It was recorded September- October 1969, at “Studio Eta” and “Studio Europa Sonor” in Paris, and was produced by Jean Georgakarakos and Jean-Luc Young.
Personnel:
- Daevid Allen – vocals, guitar, bass guitar
- Burton Greene– piano
- Didier Malherbe– flute, soprano saxophone
- Dieter Gewissler – bowed contrabass
- Barre Phillips– contrabass
- Earl Freeman – contrabass, piano
- Rachid Houari – drums, percussion
- Gilli Smyth– space whisper
- Tasmin Smyth – voices
Track listing:
All tracks by Daevid Allen.
Early Morning side
- Mystic Sister
- Magick Brother
- Rational Anthem (Change the World)
- Glad To Sad To Say
- Chainstore Chant
- Pretty Miss Titty
- Fredfish / Hope You Feel OK
Late Night side
- Ego
- Gong Song
- Princess Dreaming
- 5 & 20 Schoolgirls
- Cos You Got Green Hair
Don Hunstein
On March 18, 2017, Don Hunstein died aged 88. He was photographer, best known for his work at “Columbia Records” and for his photographs that were featured on covers of some famous albums including Thelonious Monk’s Monk’s Dream; Blood, Sweat & Tears’s Mirror Image; Miles Davis’s Nefertiti, and the famous photograph of Bob Dylan walking with Suze Rotolo, used for the cover of “Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan” album.
The Strokes: Comedown Machine
On March 26, 2013, “Rough Trade” label released “Comedown Machine”, the fifth Strokes (The) studio album. It was recorded July – November 2012 at “Electric Lady Studios” in New York City, and “One Way Studios” in Upstate New York, and was produced by Gus Oberg.
Personnel:
- Julian Casablancas– vocals
- Albert Hammond, Jr.– guitar, keyboards
- Nick Valensi– guitar, keyboards, mellotron
- Nikolai Fraiture– bass guitar, double bass
- Fabrizio Moretti– drums, percussion
- Gus Oberg – engineer, mixing
- Phil Joy – engineer
- Dave Lutch – mastering
- Brett Kilroe – art direction, design
- Fab Moretti – art direction
- Tina Ibañez – design
- Colin Lane – original band photography
- Jason McDonald – still life photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond, Jr., Nick Valensi, Nikolai Fraiture and Fabrizio Moretti, except where noted.
- Tap Out
- All the Time – Julian Casablancas, Nikolai Fraiture
- One Way Trigger – Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond, Jr.
- Welcome to Japan – Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond, Jr., Nick Valensi
- 80’s Comedown Machine – Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond, Jr., Nick Valensi, Nikolai Fraiture, Fabrizio Moretti
- 50/50
- Slow Animals – Julian Casablancas, Nick Valensi
- Partners in Crime – Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond, Jr.
- Chances – Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond, Jr., Fabrizio Moretti
- Happy Ending
- Call It Fate, Call It Karma – Julian Casablancas, Albert Hammond, Jr., Nick Valensi
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