On September 17, 2003, “Vermillion Records” label released “Big Machine”, the thirteenth B’z studio album. It was recorded in 2003, at “Rodeo Recording”, “Birdman West”, “Shian”, “Red Way Studio”, and was produced by Tak Matsumoto.
On September 16, 2002, “Barsuk” label released “Let Go”, third Nada Surf studio album. It was recorded 2001 – 2002, at “Standard Electric Recorders Co.” in Decatur, Georgia, and was produced by Chris Fudurich, Louie Lino, Matthew Caws, Daniel Lorca and Ira Elliot.
On September 17, 1973, “Philadelphia International” label released “Black & Blue”, the second Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes studio album. It was recorded in 1973, at “Sigma Sound” in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was produced by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff.
Personnel:
Harold Melvin, Teddy Pendergrass, Bernard Wilson, Lawrence Brown, Lloyd Parks – vocals
MFSB – instrumentation
Track listing:
All tracks by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff, except where noted.
Cabaret – John Kander, Fred Ebb
The Love I Lost
It All Depends on You
Concentrate on Me – Leon Huff, Gene McFaddenm John Whitehead
Satisfaction Guaranteed (Or Take Your Love Back) – Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff
Is There a Place for Me – Leon Huff, Gene McGarddenn, John Whitehead
I’m Weak for You – Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff, Cary Gilbert
On September 16, 1991, “GO! Discs” label released “Don’t Try This at Home”, the sixth Billy Bragg album. It was recorded October 1990 – July 1991, at “Pavilion Studios” and “Sonet Studio”, “Cathouse Studios” in London, “Clear” in Manchester, “John Keane Studios” and “Jester House” in Athens, Georgia, and was produced by Grant Showbiz and Johnny Marr.
Personnel:
Billy Bragg – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, keyboards
Wiggy (Philip Wigg) – acoustic and electric guitar, bass, mandolin
Peter Buck – mandolin, acoustic guitar
John Keane – pedal steel guitar, bass
Cara Tivey – piano, keyboards, backing vocals
Amanda Vincent – keyboards, piano
Danny Thompson – double bass
James Eller – bass
Andy Hobson – bass
J. F. T. Hood – drums, percussion
Jody Linscott – percussion
Dave Woodhead – flugelhorn, trumpet
Caroline Hall – trombone
Elliet Mackrell – violin
Mary Ramsey – viola, violin
Julia Palmer – cello
Steven Lewis – backing vocals
Kirsty MacColl – backing vocals
Lorraine Bowen – backing vocals
Victoria Taylor Roberts – backing vocals
Michael Stipe – backing vocals
Andy Szabo – backing vocals
Victor Van Vugt – engineer
John Keane – engineer
Owen Morris – engineer, mixing engineer
Tim Young – mastering
Caramel Crunch – design
Track listing:
All tracks by Billy Bragg, except where noted.
Accident Waiting to Happen
Moving the Goalposts
Everywhere – Greg Trooper, Sid Griffin
Cindy of a Thousand Lives
You Woke Up My Neighborhood – Billy Bragg, Peter Buck
On September 15, 2017, “Mexican Summer” label released “Dedicated to Bobby Jameson”, the eleventh Ariel Pink studio album. It was recorded in 2016, at “Tierra Mia Studios”, “Perfect Sound Studios”, “Ultrasound Studios”, “ABC Recording Studios”, “Kingsize Soundlabs”, “Stones Throw Studios”, “Downtown Rehearsal”, “Amorosa Studios”, “Red Bull Studios”, and was produced by Ariel Pink.
On September 15, 1992, “American” label released “Hollywood Town Hall”, the third Jayhawks (The) studio album. It was recorded in 1992, at “Hollywood Studio”, “Pachyderm Studio”, and was produced by George Drakoulias.
Personnel:
Mark Olson – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, harmonica
Gary Louris – vocals, electric guitar, fuzz guitar
Marc Perlman – bass
Ken Callahan – drums
Nicky Hopkins – piano
Benmont Tench – piano, organ
Charley Drayton – drums
Tom Herbers – engineer
Brian Jenkins – engineer
Brendan O’Brien – engineer
Jim Rondinelli – engineer
Howie Weinberg – mastering
Martyn Atkins – art direction
Andrew Catlin – cover photography
Dale Lavi – photography
Joe Henry – liner notes
Track listing:
All tracks by Mark Olson and Gary Louris, except where noted.
On September 12, 2025. Hermeto Pascoal died aged 89. He was musician (keyboards, accordion, flute, saxophone, guitar), composer and record producer, best known in Brazilian music for his orchestration and improvisation. As leader or member he released 32 albums.
On September 14, 2010, “Fat Possum” and “Bella Union” labels released “Lisbon”, the fifth Walkmen (The) studio album. It was recorded 2009 – 2010, at “Gigantic”, “Mick” and “Woody’s” in New York, “Eimwood Recording” in Dallas, “Papi & Marisa’s”, “Python’s Palace” and “Brutalis” in Philadelphia, and was produced by John Congleton, Matt Barrick, Pater Bauer, Walter Martin, Hamilton Leithauser and Paul Maroon.
Personnel:
Hamilton Leithauser – vocals, guitar
Peter Bauer – organ, piano
Paul Maroon – guitar, trumpet, viola
Walter Martin – bass guitar, percussion
Matt Barrick – drums
Alec Ounsworth – vocals
Greg Glassman – trumpet
Anna Stumpf – trumpet
Kenny Warren – trumpet
Mike Irwin – trumpet
Paul Brandenburg – trumpet
Joe Ancowitz – trumpet
Kevin Moehringer– trombone
John Kozan – trombone
Dana Lyn – violin
Leyna Papach – violin
Rachel Golub – violin
Clara Kennedy – cello
Alex Waterman – cello, transcription
John Congleton – engineer, mixing
Chris Zane – engineer, mixing
Alex Aldi – second engineer
Mark Endozo – engineer assistant
Greg Calbi – mastering
Elizabeth Spiridakis – design
Luigi Ghirri – cover photography
Fred Maroon –inside photography
Track listing:
All tracks by Matt Barrick, Pater Bauer, Walter Martin, Hamilton Leithauser and Paul Maroon.
On September 14, 2009, “Helium – 3”, and “Warner Bros” labels released “The Resistance”, the fifth Muse studio album, It was recorded September 2008 – May 2009, at “Studio Bellini” in Lake Como, Italy, and was produced by Matthew Bellamy, Chris Wolstenholme and Dominic Howard. At the 53rd “Annual Grammy Awards”, it won the award for “Best Rock Album”. It was certified platinum in the UK by “BPI” and in US by “RIAA”.
On September 14, 2004, “Arts & Crafts International” label released “Set Yourself on Fire”, the third Stars studio album. It was recorded 2003 – 2004, and was produced by Tom McFallm, Amy Millan, Chris Seligmanm, Pat McGee, Torquil Campbell and Evan Cranley.
Personnel:
Amy Millan – vocals, guitar
Chris Seligman – keyboards, French horn, string arrangements